Question: Do I have to buy a wedding gift?
Answer: It is customary for wedding guests to give gifts to the bride and groom. Usually these are sent as soon as the invitation is received, rather than brought to the wedding. Even if you have given a shower present or engagement gift, you should still give a wedding gift.
Some guests may feel that for a second wedding, a gift is not necessary and bring a card instead, particularly if they gave a gift for the first wedding. This choice is left to your discretion, however, I'm sure etiquette experts might disagree with this idea.
Other than a physical gift, it is also appropriate to give a gift of money, or to make a donation to charity in the couple's names.
Some guests may feel that for a second wedding, a gift is not necessary and bring a card instead, particularly if they gave a gift for the first wedding. This choice is left to your discretion, however, I'm sure etiquette experts might disagree with this idea.
Other than a physical gift, it is also appropriate to give a gift of money, or to make a donation to charity in the couple's names.
