What kind of wedding gift is expected if the reception is months after the wedding?
May 14, 2010 by Bay Area Bridal
I’m attending a brunch reception this weekend for an elopement that happened five months ago. Since the party is so long after the marriage, I’m not sure what to give as a wedding gift. Typically, I give a $75 or $100 check for weddings. Is this what I should still give? Should I give anything?
A wedding gift is not expected since it is a not a reception. Feel free to give one if you wish, but it isn’t necessary.
If I were you, I would do the same $75 or $100 check, or a gift card to a home store like pier 1, homegoods, etc.
Edit: this would be considered the exact same thing as a regular reception, so I believe gifts are expected.
Usually a bride or groom will register for items that they wish to receive as wedding presents. It isn’t a requirement to buy gifts, but it certainly is frowned upon to come empty handed. It often costs the couple quite a bit of money per guest, so the least you can do to say thanks and good luck is to get them something off their list!
If they don’t have a list and the family doesn’t know what they want, just go to a Linens N’ Things, Bed Bath and Beyond, or any store that has housewares, and pick them up a gift card in your budget or something nice for the home.They will appreciate the thought!
Look at it this way: If the bride expects it and you don’t bring one, you look bad and its embarassing, if they don’t expect it and you bring one anyway, you look especially generous. Either way, you’re way better off to bring the gift that may or may not be expected but is always appreciated, than to be the only cheapskate that shows up empty handed.
Regardless of when it is held, they are celebrating their new marriage, and that is what a reception is. I would assume gifts are expected, and if not, bring one anyway!
I like the idea of giving a $50 gift certificate to the couple’s favorite restaurant. I think $75-$100 is a bit high for a brunch.
I like symplicated’s answer, except Linens & Things went out of business
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The reception is still celebration of their marriage, whether it was 5 hours or 5 months after the ceremony took place, anything over 12 months would considered bad taste or etiquette on their part.
If they registered anywhere simply get them a gift card to store (or something they actually registered for) or a monetary gift is acceptable too.
“They” say proper gift giving after a marriage can be up to 12 months to be considered “appropriate”.
$75-100 is fine.
I would go with my usual gift in these circumstances.
I’d do the check or gift card.
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It’s not mandatory to give money someones wedding ceremony. You should give a special thing or what he/she likes. Present something special.