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GIFT FROM HIS PARENTS?

My fiance asked me yesterday if his parents were supposed to give us a wedding gift. He said his mom asked him, what the etiquette was on this issue. I told him I wasn't sure. My parents are covering 100% of the wedding, and his parents are throwing a small rehearsal dinner. What do you think?

Re: GIFT FROM HIS PARENTS?

  • I'm not sure there is an etiquette "rule" about this.  My parents paid for about half of the wedding and gave us a gift.  DH's mom and stepdad offered to pay but we declined their money.  We got a card from them.  We got a gift from DH's dad and stepmom and they contributed nothing. My point is that I don't think it has anything to do with what the parents are contributing.  I think it is up to them if they would like to give you a gift or not.
  • i would think so.
  • It's up to them. Hosting the RD is a gift to you. If they choose to do something else, it is up to them. Anytime anyone asks you if they are supposed to get you a gift, say "that certainly isn't necessary. It's up to you."
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