Wedding Going to wedding as the

[CJ2008]

ETA: Subject for the thread got cut off, should read: Going to wedding as the "plus one" (looks like you shouldn't use quotes in the subject line)

My sister is attending a wedding with a guy she's dating in Canada (wedding is in Canada).

Does she need to worry about bringing anything for the bride/groom as far as a gift, or card (she does not know them), or is it expected that her date will handle all that?

My guess is he will/should handle it, but want to double check.

 

[buttercup80]

I have been in that situation and have always assumed my date handled it. . . Similarly when I''ve HAD a "plus one," I''ve taken care of the gift and signed the card from both of us.

 

[julesbeth]

I agree with buttercup

 

[jcarlylew]

I would say assuming the date will date care of it, but it doesnt hurt to bring another card just in case!

 

[aprilcait]

Date: 8/20/2008 1:34:05 PM
Author: jcarlylew
I would say assuming the date will date care of it, but it doesnt hurt to bring another card just in case!

Ditto

 

[CJ2008]

OK, thanks, everyone!

ETA: need to ask, though...just in case what? He forgot to get a card, or to give to the bride/groom in addition?

 

[jcarlylew]

just in case he is a guy and forgets about wedding know hows.

I was the "plus one (kinda)" and my guy forgot about getting a card, thinking he could bring a HUGE present, etc.

*boys*

ya know,
just in case

 

[krispi]

How well does she know him, and how comfortable are they with each other? The past (and only, for that matter) 2 weddings I''ve attended with my BF, I''ve either had to buy the gift myself or remind him to get it. But then again, we''ve been giving joint gifts as a couple for all occasions for a while now.

 

[mayachel]

As a +1 when in a coupled relationship, I signed so''s card. When I went as a +1 with a date, I''d casually been seeing, I wrote out my own card. I had met the Bride and Groom just once, right before their wedding, with the guy who was completely their friend, and they insisted I come to the wedding. This was like, a week or two before hand. So, I thanked them for extending the invitation to share in their happiness sort of thing, but didn''t give a separate gift.

 

[CJ2008]

They''re in a VERY casual relationship. They met during a vacation, and have since maintained their friendship via very long conversations over the phone (he''s in Canada). He did come visit her for about 3 days one time.

I''m thinking it''s strictly "his" thing - these are his friends, his whole circle, etc. - but I like the idea of her bringing a card "just in case"