How long for wedding gifts

Let your relationship and your own budget guide your selection. A little secret? Technically, nobody has to buy anyone wedding gift. So while it's not necessarily required, it's always a nice and expected gesture. Even if you only have a small amount left for a gift, Smith recommends at least giving a little something such as a book of love poems, bottle of bubbles, or a framed picture.

Consider going in on a group gift with fellow guests in the same position to help lessen the cost for each person. Purchase and ship it well before the wedding so the couple will knows to remove it from their registry. Just ask! Just be careful, warns Smith, because group gifts can get sticky. The more people involved, the more complicated it can get.

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