Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Equilibrio and more videos in the Social Gatherings category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com There are a lot of outdated rules and outright myths regarding wedding presents. Follow these tips to set the record straight. To complete this How-To you will need: Timeliness The couple's wedding registry Step 1: Know your obligations. You should give a gift if you are invited to a wedding, whether you attend or not. The only exception is if the invitation is from a non-relative whom you rarely see, in which case you may simply send your best wishes. Step 2: Spend an amount based on how well you know the couple getting married, and what your budget allows. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to shell out the equivalent of what the couple is spending on each guest at the wedding. Step 3: Forget the old rule that you have a year to send a wedding present. Send it around the time of the wedding, and preferably beforehand. Tip: In some cultures, gifts are brought to the wedding. If this doesn't apply to you, send it to the bride or couple's home. Step 4: If the couple is registered, respect their wishes. A whopping 85 percent of engaged couples want guests to select items from their registry, not go off on their own to ...
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