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Is it appropriate to give a wedding gift?
April 16, 2010 | In: Wedding Gifts
I work in a small office and for the last couple of months, have worked with my boss and one other person. My boss is getting married and having a large wedding, and he often speaks about his plans. I was a little surprised not to be invited to his wedding (I don’t know his fiancee) but I am not upset, and wish them well. Is it appropriate to get a gift, or a card, or both, for someone who has not invited you?
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9 Responses to Is it appropriate to give a wedding gift?
peacefrog
April 16th, 2010 at 6:44 am
that’s perfectly fine and very considerate of you
if i felt close enough to the person (especially if they were giving me all the details) yes i would still get them a gift even if i wasn’t invited
isstupid@ymail.com
April 16th, 2010 at 7:33 am
If you like you boss enough to give him something then go ahead and give one but it is not expected for him to receive a gift from someone he didn’t invite. I would go with a cheesy card.
ABBABABE
April 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Generally the staff get together to give a joint gift to the couple. If the other person you work with also isn’t invited to the wedding, a joint gift would be appropriate. If the other person is going to the wedding then they will purchase a gift from themselves. Then you could choose a token gift from yourself to the couple.
Muffin
April 16th, 2010 at 8:50 am
It is very appropriate and generous of you to do so. Even if you get him a card, that would be such a nice, and unexpected gesture. You might not want to go all out with a present, because he then might feel guilty for not inviting you; even though you weren’t offended by it.
Tams
April 16th, 2010 at 9:27 am
A card should be good enough
Purpleflower
April 16th, 2010 at 10:24 am
You don’t have to since he didn’t invite you but it would be a nice gesture especially since he is your boss.
It would be different if you worked in a big office and hardly ever had contact with him or if he weren’t your boss.
Julia
April 16th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Thats nice
miss America
April 16th, 2010 at 11:37 am
well since you weren’t on the guest list, it isn’t required. but it can be a nice gesture. maybe you and the other co-worker could go in on a small gift card where they are registered.
Blonde @ Heart
April 16th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
It would be really nice for you to get a gift it would show thoughtfulness and also could get you promote..