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This odd question/statement was asked over the weekend...

littlemoments324littlemoments324 member
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'What is the point of buying gifts for your wedding party?? I really don't think it's necessary'

and I am curious how you would answer that question....I was a little taken back...To me, it's a way of thanking them for being friends and being a part of the day....The person wasn't thrilled with my answer...

So, how would you answer this question?
What are your thoughts on wedding party gifts?

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  • BrightFireflyBrightFirefly member
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    I don't have a WP - but I would have replied exactly as you did...because I see that as the reason for the gifts! Why else??

    It's not necessary IMO - but it's a nice gesture to thank them for being apart of your very special and important day..
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  • cmhutchison22cmhutchison22
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    Umm,  I agree with you.  It is a way to say thank you to the people that you had stand with you at an important moment in your life.  Sometimes just saying thank you isn't enough.
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  • brandeeteerbrandeeteer
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    I actually was asked this question too. I told them the gifts for my wedding party are just a small token of my appreciation. It's a lot of work to be part of a wedding party and the gift doesn't begin to express my gratitude for the part they are taking in our day.
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  • mekiakoomekiakoo member
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    And a lot of them may have paid a lot (dresses/tuxes, travel, rehearsal, hair, etc). This is just a way to show your appreciation for them, from being friends/family to being there for you on your wedding day. It's always nice feeling appreciated!
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  • MeaganR12MeaganR12
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    Appreciation for their friendship, and, as mekiakoo said, to thank them for travel, buying a dress/tux, etc. I wouldn't be upset if I was in a wedding and wasn't given a gift, but I want to get my WP gifts. 
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  • TChiumiTChiumi member
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    I agree with what others have said. It's a way to show your appreciation for everything your wedding party does for you.  Not only to they have to buy dresses/rent tuxes sometimes they help out with planing showers or bachelor/bachlorette parties and depending on the venue many even help with decorating and setting up.  I agree with Meagan and Mekiakoo it's nice to fell appreciated and I want to get the people taking part in my wedding a gift. 
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  • michelle11988michelle11988 member
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    I agree with pps on that this is for showing appreciation for everything they have done for me! I don't think they are mandatory but are nicely appreciated gifts.

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  • butterflyjumper1butterflyjumper1
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    Exactly what the others said. It's a way to thank them for being a part of your special day, to thank them for the time/effort/money they are putting forth to be in your wedding, and also just to thank them for being your friend/sister/whatever they are to you.  
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  • LADY324LADY324
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    I would have answered it the same way you did. 
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  • Carla1019Carla1019
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_this-odd-questionstatement-was-asked-over-the-weekend?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:04a75fc1-1e26-4e23-a561-d4747dc7b42bPost:d3e66218-9081-409f-8068-6341bea0a67f">Re: This odd question/statement was asked over the weekend...</a>:
    [QUOTE]I would have answered it the same way you did. 
    Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]

    This! And then I would have asked the OP does she feel it is unneccessary to receive wedding gifts from her guests?
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  • bells24412bells24412
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    I think it is a nice gesture to give to your WP since you are having them spend so much money on your wedding IMO.
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  • littlemoments324littlemoments324 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_this-odd-questionstatement-was-asked-over-the-weekend?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:04a75fc1-1e26-4e23-a561-d4747dc7b42bPost:8a4531e3-5055-4295-ad1b-d74112c86105">Re: This odd question/statement was asked over the weekend...</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: This odd question/statement was asked over the weekend... : This! <strong>And then I would have asked the OP does she feel it is unneccessary to receive wedding gifts from her guests?</strong>
    Posted by Carla1019[/QUOTE]

    bahahaha I LOVE THIS!! So wish I would have thought of this when i was talking to her!!!
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