Giving gifts

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What’s proper when it comes to giving gifts at a wedding?

A friend of mine is getting married in a few weeks, and I am invited to all three days as well as the bridal shower.

I am giving a gift on her bridal shower, but do I also have to give something to her on her wedding?

I may not even attend the wedding and/or reception because of other reasons, do I still have to give something to her and the groom?

I know elders typically give money to the groom on the baraat day and to the bride on valima day, but what do peers/friends do?

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Re: Giving gifts

As her friend, you should be giving her a gift for the bridal shower, and then one on the wedding day (barat day), as that is the event from her side. You dont have to give her anything at the valima.

You can find out if she has a registry for her bridal shower or wedding, and then get items from that. The bridal shower one can be less expensive, and the wedding one more expensive. Or you can get her a gift for the shower, and give her money on the wedding, as I know most people prefer to get money these days.

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Re: Giving gifts

No she doesn't have a registry.
I have to give 2 gifts? But I never got anything for my wedding. =(

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Re: Giving gifts

oh, if she didn't give you anything, it's fine to just give a gift at the bridal shower.. it actually depends on how close you two are..

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I've given a personal gift for the shower and a gift for the home at the wedding. I think if you give a large gift at one, that's fine.

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Re: Giving gifts

gift giving shouldn't ever seem like a burden.... takes away from the whole essence of giving a gift.....

do what makes you feel comfortable. :)