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oldman said:
Went to the party and put a check in the envelope with the card. I had a good time. It was the first time that I had been anywhere since being released from the hospital. I was up most of the night with pain in my lower bowel. I am going to have to call the surgeon again in the morning (Monday). Something just isn't right.
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Oh My, can't you call someone now ?
 
About wedding gifts, I was surprised recently to read on a Miss Manners site that when invited to a wedding (or going to it), no gift is ever required. Gifts are supposed to be optional.

However, I agree with those who say it's pretty tacky to attend and give nothing! I think the $50 gift sounds appropriate.
 
I just saw this post and think you did the right thing. I'm glad you had a good time but so sorry to hear of your problems. I hope you are feeling better today and will follow up with your doctor tomorrow.
 
oldman said:
Later today, we are attending a wedding celebration for a couple that have been previously married. This is my nephew’s third wedding and his new wife’s second. Do we give a gift and if so, what should it be worth? I have read conflicting answers on the net. One said that no gift is necessary if we had attended previous weddings and gifted. Another site wrote yes, but not to over-spend, meaning to keep the gift value around $50.00. Their suggestion was either a gift card or cash.

What say you?
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I don't know about the modern approach, but I believe in the old-fashioned 'rules': if you're invited to a wedding/anniversary/birthday/etc., take a gift if you attend or send a gift if you don't attend. If for some reason you can't afford a gift, at least give/send a card. "NY Old-skool Etiquette." :)
 

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