Spinoff of 2170 Posts!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-27-2005
Spinoff of 2170 Posts!!
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Fri, 06-22-2007 - 12:01pm

Ok, with all the wedding talk and what to give for gifts, I am NOW, after going to weddings for almost 20 years-lol! invited to an outdoor wedding in someone's home.
Here is the scenario:
Bride and Groom (she 22, he 36)
Living together for over 3 years
Groom-12 year old son
Bride and Groom-have a 3 year old and she is due with their 2nd in August
Wedding:
At her mother's house-catered food from restaurant

I know in other posts I said I would probably give the same as a sit down reception but we were orally invited to this wedding so I assume they are doing this just to get married before the 2nd child arrives. I have NO clue now what to do about a gift-lol!!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-10-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:04pm
That's your perogative then.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-03-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:04pm

I didn't like doing those either, believe me. In the end though, a shower at a restaurant means a lot less work for the bridesmaids, less cleaning, less need to make sure everyone's glass was full, less worry about awkward pauses in conversation, etc. So, it can have some benefits.

But it *can* also be a little stuffy since everyone kind of sits at her own table and doesn't necessarily mingle as much.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-1998
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:05pm

There doesn't have to be a point.

PumpkinAngel

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-10-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:05pm
It's not just me, is it? lol
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-10-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:06pm
Oh gosh, if I was a lesbian, I would not find her attractive.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-03-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:06pm
And I think as Guibea experienced, the bridesmaids eventually get payback when it's their turn to get married!
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-10-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:07pm
There's not point in giving gifts?
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-10-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:08pm
Yup.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:09pm

Yes, I do.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-27-2005
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 2:10pm
I guess this is just a losing battle with you.

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