How to handle parents gift of money

dollyruth

I'm not sure who to ask about this, but I knew of nowhere else to go.  My wedding has been called off and my parents gave us money as a gift.  Now that the wedding is not going to happen, I don't know how to handle this.  Should I return it to them?  We had spent most of it, and there isn't much left.  They had also bought me my dress, which cannot be returned.  What should I do about both of these problems?  I am at a loss on how to address this.  Am I obliglated to return their gift, such as I would return a toaster?  What is the way to go?

6fsn

Yes you should returm the ,oney.  If you gon't have it get on a paymenr plan.  Ask them about the dress, 

ceh789

Yes, you need to return all wedding gifts.  If necessary you need to pay them back over time.

Talk to them about the dress.  I think what I would recommend is trying to sell it (look online - there's a ton of sites) and then give them the money you get for it.

Try to sell the things you spent the money on, as well.  CraigsList is a great resource as is the Wedding Classifieds board here.

I'm sorry about your wedding being called off - hopefully this is for the best.

Heffalump

In general, yes, all of the gifts have to be returned.  In the specific case of your parents and the money, I think it depends.  If my kid found herself in your shoes someday, we'd probably tell her to keep the money, but it depends on your specific circumstances.  I would offer to return it and see what they say--and if they say "Okay, good, thanks" then you don't get to pout over it.

Wzz

gifts are supposed to be returned.

ask your parents about the money.