Should I Give a Gift From the Registry or a Money Gift at the Actual Wedding?
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Send Actual Gifts Ahead of Time
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If you're buying the couple a gift, it is proper etiquette to mail the wedding present to the home of the couple or the home of the bride or groom's parents before the day of the wedding. The gift can also be sent a few months after the ceremony. However, it is appropriate to bring money to present to the bride and groom, which should be given to the couple in an envelope in the form of a check.
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Gifts at the Wedding May Be OK
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Some modern etiquette rules suggest that the gift can be brought to the reception if there will be a designated table or area for gifts. Also, it is not a requirement to purchase a gift that is on the couple's registry. The registry is a list of recommendations that is used as a guideline to make it easier for guests to shop for gifts.
Bottom Line
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Check with the parents of the bride and groom to ensure that bringing a gift to the wedding is acceptable. If not, mailing the gift before or after the wedding is appropriate. Cash gifts are always welcome.
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- Photo Credit A pair of wedding bands on an exquisite gold-colored gift box. image by weim from Fotolia.com
