Embarrassed by Generosity

ThePinkSuperhero

We've started getting wedding gifts, and already I am stunned at some of our friends' generosity.  Anyone else find themselves getting a little embarrassed?  Attention doesn't make me uncomfortable, but having people shell out their hard-earned money really does, for some reason.  One of FI's friends just bought us a Wii- and some games, too!  I don't think I would ever spend that much on someone!  Even if I had that kind of extra cash, which lately I don't.  A prompt thank-you note seems like a drop in the bucket in comparison.

shellydiane820

They want to do it, they love you guys

ThePinkSuperhero

I know, I know.  And we love them!  And will be sure to say it again and again and again.

tidetravel

Well, it's your wedding, so the presents should be extra special

ohwhynot

Tide!  That new picture is absolutely adorable!  What a delighted-looking baby!

Sorry for the hijack.  I can relate - I can't believe people are willing to spend their money and time to fly to WI & stay in a hotel for our wedding.  But so many people, from so many places, are going to come . .. it's really kind of overwhelming. 

julezlee

We had that happen with one of DH's work friends.  She bought us every glass on our registry.  And she wasn't even invited to the wedding because ours was so small.  I did feel guilty but we tried to let her know just how incredibly grateful we were. 

Brie2010

I'm with you.  It's crazy how awesome people are.  I'm having two showers and two bachelorette parties and we have gotten a gift in the mail pretty much every day/every other day since invites went out.  I'm kind of embarrassed by it all, but so so so thankful.  I just don't feel like a note is adequate!

baystateapple

(Tide, your little girl is precious!  Look at that smile!)

FI's cousin and his wife bought us a beautiful silverware set shortly after Christmas.  It wasn't a Christmas gift; they called it an "engagement gift"...but we'd been engaged for almost six months.  I was stunned.  They live in New York and I've seen them maybe three times, and FI is about ten years younger than his cousin, so they weren't close growing up.  I have no idea why they did it, but I was incredibly touched.  It was so sweet of them.

mandapanda78

Aw, just bask in the love! I thought that was one of the greatest parts about getting married- having other people celebrate and share in your joy. Clearly people love you both very much.

impslave

Because we had to limit our guest list to family and the closest of friends, I couldn't invite the gal pack at work.  But that's not stopping them from throwing me a shower this weekend.  I'll probably have a Sally Field moment and start tearing up.

pooh8402

I always get embarrassed by generosity. we haven't started getting any wedding gifts in yet (except for my mom--she's already gifted us her $3Kish dining room set). one recent event where I was embarrassed by generosity was by FMIL. she and I were discussing my upcoming nursing school graduation, and I was going over the order with her. I mentioned a pinning ceremony--our associate dean pins our nursing pins onto our hoods. nursing pins are a big deal. well, I was given 3 options to choose from with the pins, ranging from super cheap to $350. I *wanted* the $350 one because I want my pin to last--I plan to wear it daily on my work badge. but I can't afford it. FMIL offered to buy it as my graduation gift, but I felt embarrassed and guilty about her buying that one instead of the next one down ($75). I relented, but it doesn't decrease the guilty feeling.