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Preferably, wedding gifts should be given just before or just after the ceremony. If you cannot attend the wedding, it's always best to err on the side of caution and send the gift by post (and insure it if it's valuable!) so that it arrives at least two days before the wedding is to take place. However, don't send a gift right after you receive an invitation -- just in case the wedding is postponed, or even cancelled.
If you will be attending the wedding, on most occasions there will be a reception table where you can place the gift.
Contrary to some beliefs, it's not polite to wait up to a year after the wedding to get the couple a gift. At best, if you're not able to give your wedding gift before or during the wedding, try not to wait more than three months after the ceremony to give the new couple your heartfelt present.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoIt depends on how close you are to the bride or groom. Generally it's 6 months to a year, but if there were circumstances why you couldn't give a gift at the time of the wedding feel free to have them over for dinner and present them with a gift, or, send them a nice card with a gift certificate or a check inside. Leave a small note in the card expressing the fact you are sorry to be so late in giving them the gift. I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise for them.
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∙ 11y agoThere are several opinions to this question. Some are culturally based, some religious based, and some strictly societal.
The rule of thumb is that it remains appropriate to offer a wedding gift up to thirty days beyond the wedding date. Occasionally, people simply cannot attend a wedding due to a myriad of reasons. And, occasionally every-day challenges present obstacles to do so as well. However, considering the instant availability of on-line shopping and mailing of said item, any excuse short of having been kidnapped, or being on a trek in outer Mongolia may render your excuses for the dust bin.
If your intention is to offer a memorable, affirming gift, which represents how dearly you respect the couple, then by all means send it. However, if it's a banal toaster or mixer, it might be more socially acceptable to just let it pass and in a few more weeks, invite the couple to dinner. Then and there you may present a gift, or even not mention it at all.
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∙ 14y ago* To give a belated wedding gift and follow etiquette up to 2 months if you have been away. In the card you can let them know why the gift was late.
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∙ 14y agoPersonally, I think it's always better to send a gift late than never. If it's been a really long time, then it's okay to send a little card saying, "I'm so sorry this was late!"
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∙ 11y agoAnytime after you receive an invitation.
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