Comments on: Wedding Gift-Giving Guidelines

By: Claire Colvin

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:28:30 +0000

Hi Jeanne, The very easiest way to sort this out would be to call the mother of the bride and ask her preference. Do you know if the bride is planning to change her name when she marries? Are you mailing the gift to the bride? If so I would put her maiden name on the address label and then put a card in with the gift that is addressed to both of them but first name only.

By: jeanne steuck

jeanne steuck — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:12:43 +0000

What name do I put on the gift if I mail it?
Just the bride’s maiden name?
The bride’s maiden name and the groom’s name?
Do I sign the card Aunt Jeanne or Jeanne Steuck?

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:13:23 +0000

Pete, It really depends on the person/ financial position of the person. For instance my siblings are 26,23 and 9 and my soon to be step sisters 19 and 13 but even though I am only 17 I am the one buying our mum and step dads wedding presents (they refuse to give joint gifts) because I work more hours, and earn better money then my brother and sister and my step sister doesn’t work.

By: Claire Colvin

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:11:25 +0000

Pete, I would not expect a child to give their own gift. As a general rule I’d say if the child is over 18 and working (ie has their own money) and the wedding is for a friend of theirs, not a friend of the parents, then that would be the earliest that it is appropriate expect them to give a gift of their own. At that point they are an adult and can begin to take on the responsibilities of adulthood. If the young person is a student and giving a gift of their own would be a financial burden then contributing toward a gift can make a lot more sense.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:10:34 +0000

At what age should a child be giving their own wedding gift, and not be a part of their parents gift? Thanks

By: Wedding4444

Wedding4444 — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:56:40 +0000

Interesting article. I think it is always important to do some research. In other words, I would talk to the bride or groom or their family to discover what they would really need. There was so many great choices out there and everyones tastes are unique.