Traditionally it is not expected of friends or family to get gifts for a couple that elopes. However, if a person feels so inclined, it is perfectly acceptable to send a gift.
No, the mother of the bride does not give the groom or his parents a gift, but just gives a gift to her daughter and new son-in-law.
The groom's parents usually pay for the rehearsal dinner, which is their gift to the couple. Another small gift to the couple can be given. If the mother wishes to give a small gift to her son of some type, this is perfectly acceptable, although she should also give a small gift to her daughter-in-law as well. If the parents did not pay for a rehearsal dinner, then the value of the couple's gift should be a bit higher.
If there is an engagement party then yes, the parents would give a gift. Many couples get engaged and don't have an engagement party and in this case it is not necessary for the parents to give a gift.
There is no special monetary amount a father has to give his daughter on her wedding day. If the father is fairly wealthy he can give her a sizable amount of money; a home; piece of land, but for most fathers who work hard and have moderate means financially then give what you can and don't break the bank trying to impress your daughter and your new son-in-law. Your daughter will love you no matter what monetary amount you give her and her new husband. $100 to $500 is simply fine for a middle class person to give their daughter and son-in-law for a wedding gift.
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Of course they can, but only for inheritance after their death.
parents really give freedom to both
Yes, this is know as a gift/loan. The parents are deemed to make the loan at market interest rates. The parents should report the amount of forgiven interest on their tax return. There is a gift tax issue because of the forgiven interest, but no tax is likely, unless the parents are making other gifts as well. The dad may give their son and daughter in law each $13,000 ($26,000 total). Mom may also give them each $13,000. Between mom and dad giving to son and daughter in law, they may give $52,000 annually in actual gifts or forgiven interest. however, if the gift is over $26,000, they will want to file form 709 to show gift splitting.
Any gift would be appreciated by the parents; a gift of clothes, money, religious context, all will be OK.
I am going to be my granddaugher's sponsor for confirmation and I would like to give her the bracelet as a gift. ( the script reading --granddaughter instead of daughter)
All parents appreciate the thought that goes into a small gift. It's especially nice to give a gift he can enjoy with baby.
No, there is no reason that the groom's parents need give the bride an additional gift over and above the gift given to the bride and groom. Some mother-in-laws may have a special piece of jewelry they may want the bride to have, but that is the mother-in-laws choice.