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quilt1950 02-27-2011 08:16 AM
If you do buy her a gift, what are the chances you will get a "Thank You". That's one of my biggest gripes.

happymrs 02-27-2011 08:40 AM
Give a gift for the shower, send a card for the wedding. If you are not attending, you don't have to send a gift. And only spend what you want on a shower gift, if she doesn't like it, she can exchange it later....

GrammaO 02-27-2011 09:03 AM
Originally Posted by bailey
This is a girl I work with. Do not socialize with her or see her other than at work. Still even wonder why I recieved an invitation. BTW - her wedding invitation also suggested proper attire and which colors she preferred you wear!!
Really???? I mean, if it is a formal affair and they are requesting formal/semi-formal attire that's one thing, maybe, but seriously, if you aren't in any of the wedding pictures who cares what color you wear? As for the gift question, there is some good information on this site.

http://www.weddingbasics.com/blog/?S...quette&Key=793

abc123retired 02-27-2011 09:58 AM
Originally Posted by Para722
I would send my regrets. She has no idea on how rude she really is.
Send regrets on both events.

LovinMySoldier 02-27-2011 10:12 AM
And just because she requests certain things does not mean that you need to comply and buy her what she wants. There are small gifts that are needed too! Buy what you can afford/want to spend. Don't feel obligated to buy her a big gift just because she expects it.

MissSandra 02-27-2011 10:14 AM
that is a wonderful idea!!!

klgreene 02-27-2011 10:30 AM
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I would respectfully decline both invitations. It seems she is only a work acquaintance, not a friend. Sounds like a "gimme pig" to me (looking for gifts, and expensive ones at that.)
I agree. No one tells me what to buy. Does she have a wedding gift list at any stores? Lately the gift lists I've received are from Target and WalMart. The bride and groom are also thinking about their guests. But sounds to me she wouldn't have those lists.

And to tell me what to wear, it is appropriate to tell you if it is a formal wedding or not, since a lot of weddings now are at differenct places, and the attire can be almost anything from jeans to tux. But the color....nope, I wear what looks good on me.

So as Ptquilts says, I would regretfully decline both. If enough people did that, she may have to change her thinking.

sharoney 02-27-2011 10:38 AM
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I would respectfully decline both invitations. It seems she is only a work acquaintance, not a friend. Sounds like a "gimme pig" to me (looking for gifts, and expensive ones at that.)
totally agree.

Debra Mc 02-27-2011 11:36 AM
Originally Posted by bailey
This is a girl I work with. Do not socialize with her or see her other than at work. Still even wonder why I recieved an invitation. BTW - her wedding invitation also suggested proper attire and which colors she preferred you wear!!
OMG! CAn you say the "B" word. Talk about a Bridezilla. If you take a shower gift no way would I take a wedding gift. That is a little too much. It really isn't a good ideal anyway to take to the wedding as a place has to be provided for them & somebody's mom will have to load them up & take home till the couple gets back from the honeymoon. People really have a lot of gall these days.

grannypat7925 02-27-2011 12:00 PM
I think I would send her a congratulatory wedding card and let it go at that!


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