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Invited to a Destination wedding but cannot attend

Tallgirl713Tallgirl713 member
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Two of my old friends from high school recently got married after being together for 20 years, they decided to have a destination wedding. I could not attend but would like to send them a gift. I have not seen this couple in 5 years but I feel the need to send them a gift since they thought of inviting me. How much is appropriate to spend on a gift or should I send cash?  

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Re: Invited to a Destination wedding but cannot attend

  • lyndausvilyndausvi mod
    Moderator Knottie Warrior 10000 Comments 500 Love Its
    Spend however much you want  Cash is fine also.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
    10000 Comments 500 Love Its Fourth Anniversary 25 Answers
    Spend whatever you like/can afford. There are no rules about it. 
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • jemmini6jemmini6 member
    5000 Comments 25 Love Its Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    Gifts are never required, so if you feel so inclined to send a gift, it can be whatever/however much you wish, they should be appreciative regardless.
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  • OjoGrandeOjoGrande
    10 Comments
    $137
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  • femme55femme55 member
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Comments
    Ditto PP that it's entirely up to you.  If it were me, I'd probably just pick something from their registry in the $50 range and send that, or a giftcard for $50 from one of the stores where they registered.  It's slightly more personal than just sending a check.
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  • mlg78mlg78 member
    500 Love Its 1000 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Answers
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_invited-to-a-destination-wedding-but-cannot-attend?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:9da5420a-b533-412b-b161-04a4641cac19Post:6375baa8-6236-4f34-97c2-936805d3086d">Re: Invited to a Destination wedding but cannot attend</a>:
    [QUOTE]$137
    Posted by OjoGrande[/QUOTE]
    HAHAHA...that made me crack up.
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