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Dear Wedding Women:
My husband and I have been invited to a cocktail party in honor of some friends who are getting married. Are we expected to bring a gift to this party or not? I am not sure whether this party is to announce the engagement (but everyone already knows) or whether it's a pre-wedding party.
My husband and I are not sure what the date of the wedding is. I am thinking that if it comes down to it, I may buy a gift and "accidentally" leave it in the car. If everyone else has gifts, there it is, in the car. If not, there it stays, for the shower.
Can you shed some light on whether a gift is needed at a cocktail party?
Thanks in advance!
Dear Christine:
Unless this is specifically an engagement party or shower, you're not expected to bring a gift. Still, you're probably not the only person who's confused about what to do, and it's likely some people will show up with presents.
If you're still undecided about whether or not you should bring something, ask the hostess when you RSVP where the couple is registered and whether you should bring a present or not.
The Wedding Women
