If it is before the wedding, or if the nuptials are going to
be out of town, it is often customary to send
the gift to the bride's or groom's mother's home. Or send the wedding gift to the couple's home soon after the
wedding. Even if you will be attending
the wedding ceremony, do not haul a present with you to the wedding reception.It can be difficult for the bride and groom
to transport all of the gifts after the event. In addition, gifts and cards can
get lost or stolen at the wedding.If
there is a regional practice of bringing gifts to the reception, be aware that
sometimes cards get lost. It would be a good idea to put a note inside the
wrapped gift so the couple knows who to thank. We offer free shipping so you can send it directly to their doorstep.
What to send as a Wedding Gift
Wedding
gifts run the gamut from fine china and sterling silver, to gift certificates,
to money and savings bonds. Of course we are partial to giving silver as a wedding gift.Selecting a gift should be an enjoyable
process.Stick with your gut, if a
present doesn’t feel right reconsider.
Some
people suggest spending $75 to $100 per person, others say you should cover the
expense of you and your guest’s meal.But the fact is the wedding gift should be based on your level of
affection for the couple (or their families) as well as your budget.
If
you send a gift make sure that you include a gift receipt.J. Oliver & Company has a liberal return\exchange policy.Make sure whomever you chose does as well.
When
to Send the Wedding Gift
Whenever
possible, it is preferable to send the wedding gift prior to the ceremony (2-6
weeks after your have received the invitation).Some experts say that you have up to a year to send a gift after the wedding
ceremony, but most agree it is better to give a wedding gift within the first 3
months.
Thank
You Notes
Current
etiquette states that the bride and groom have up to one month after receiving
the gift to write a thank you note.The
fact is they may have received a lot of presents and need the time.That is why we like to send you notifications
and tracking information for any package sent by J. Oliver & Company.That way you can be sure that your package
has arrived, even though they may not be able to acknowledge it for awhile
after they received it.
