Out-of-town bridesmaid who can't attend the bridal shower. Should I give a gift?
Original post by Principessa
Hi ladies, I'm an out-of-town bridesmaid, who is unable to attend my friend's bridal shower and the bachelorette party. However, for the actual wedding, I am buying my own bridesmaid dress (~$200), paying ~$1,000 for mine and my fiance's airfare and probably $300-$400 for hotel stay the night before/after the wedding. I also plan to give a wedding gift from the two of us in the neighborhood of $350-$400, which is the norm among my group of friends. Question is...should I still send a bridal shower gift even if I'm not attending? If so, what do you think is appropriate?
ChristineNicole
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Out-of-town bridesmaid who can't attend the bridal shower. Should I give a gift?
I would definitely send her a gift
katiephoto
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Re: Out-of-town bridesmaid who can't attend the bridal shower. Should I give a gift?
Posted by Principessa
Thanks for the responses. I like the below idea too :)
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Posted by rcotter90
You could get her something maybe not off her registry like something personalized.. A channa plaque or hanger with her new last name if she doesn't have one already. That way she won't know how much you spent and you can keep it to how much you can afford.
I think this is a better idea.
All of the above.
Check out Etsy, Uncommon Goods and Pottery Barn for some nice personalized gifts in various price ranges.
I went to a shower last year during a time when I couldn’t afford an expensive gift. I put together a basket with a bunch of small kitchen items from her registry along with monogrammed dish towels. Sometimes it really is the thought and effort you put into a gift that counts :)
