What is proper etiquette as far as declining a bridal shower invite and wedding invite?

cmtutko · October 2010

Is it proper etiquette to send a gift off of the registry or money if you decline a co-workers wedding invite? I was thinking of sending a gift but what would be appropriate $25, $50 or $100 bucks for a present off of the registry.

Also I just declined a bridal shower invite that was for a friend with whom I never talk to anymore. I had a wedding the day of her shower. Her wedding is this January, I dont plan on attending that either. We have 4 weddings back to back through Christmas and I just cant afford to go. Should I send her 2 gifts one for the shower and one for the wedding?

K&J64 · October 2010

I would send the coworker a registry gift probably around $50.

For the friend I would send one larger gift for both wedding and shower $75-$100.

jrgoogrl · October 2010

Normally when you decline going to a wedding you "should" still send a gift. I don't think it matters if you send a gift off of the registry or just send a check. I think either or is fine.

As for the shower, if you aren't close with the bride then I don't think you are obligated to send her a shower gift, but I could be wrong. But I would still send a wedding gift.

kwilkinson14 · October 2010

I think for the co-worker giving a gift or check is appropriate. For the friend, I would give a slightly bigger gift or check as you were invited to both the shower and wedding. I think $50-100 range would be appropriate.

kindada81 · October 2010

For the friend that you "never talk to anymore" just give her a wedding gift that is within what your budget allows.

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