If you get invited to a Wedding shower and can't go. Do you still send a gift?

Question

If you get invited to a Wedding shower and can't go. Do you still send a gift?

Answer 1

you don't have to. the bride and groom won't be expecting one. but i always do anyway. it's up to you. if you're close with teh bride and want to, then it's very nice to do so, but not necessarily required.

Answer 2

it depends on that person but ususally yes i send gift

Answer 3

Not if you are taking a gift to the wedding.

Let's say you decided to get them a$500 gift certificate to Home Depot, but you miss the shower, just give it to them at the wedding.

In other words, 2 gifts are not required.

Answer 4

It would be a nice gesture. It shows that you're polite and considerate. It doesn't have to be big or expensive, just a little something to show you care.

Answer 5

It really depends on if you if you are close to the bride and your financial situation for example if you are her sister or if you are in the bridal party I defiantly would but if you are a co-worker or something of that nature its okay not to.  I think only 2 people who didn't come to mine gave us a gift anyway and one of them was his grandma and the other is a long time family friend who also isn't going to make it to the wedding. as a bride to be myself it's always nice to get the gifts because it's one less thing to buy after the honeymoon but not getting something is understandable and not worth getting upset about.

Answer 6

You only need to give the couple ONE gift, so if you don't send it to the shower, at least drop it off at her home before the wedding.

Answer 7

It is typically good etiquette yes. I had a lot of people wait and give me two different gifts at the wedding, most people couldn't make it to the shower due to distance

Answer 8

I think it is the best thing to do. Especialy if you are close to her in any way.

If you barely know her then maybe a card will do, but I would send a gift.

Answer 9

You don't have to but it's very nice if you do.

Answer 10

Yes.  That doesn't mean everybody does it though.  If I don't know them that well, there have been times I have not.

Answer 11

it would be nice to send them a gift...... just to show them that even if you can't be at the party, you still wish them a happy wedding (shower) :D

Answer 12

I think it depends on how close you are to the persons getting married. I have bought gifts to wedding showers for family and close friends. A girl from high school got married recently and we really don't see or talk to her anymore, and I didn't buy her anything. I didn't feel obligated.

Answer 13

Usually you do, yes.  But some people didn't to mine.  I guess it depends on how close you are to the person and what you would expect them to do for you!

Answer 14

I would send a gift card from Bed Bath And Beyond. It doesn’t have to be costly but the thought would be very nice.

Answer 15

I would send a card in the mail with a gift card to a place she registered at.

Answer 16

yes, it's very appreciated by the bride and her family. Remember it's the thought that counts.

Answer 17

I would if it is someone you are close to.  Are you not going because you don't like this person?  If not, send a gift along.