6 Responses for "How do I respond to gifts sent for my elopement?"

1. the_vandalin February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 1

   Simple. Tell them that "gifts are not necessary". But if you really want to be accomodating, tell them that if they want to give you something, have them give a donation in your name to some organization. That way you don’t actually receive anything and they are doing something good.

2. Maria February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 2

   Just send them thank-you cards and be done with it. As for anyone else, say "Thank you, but we have everything we need".

   Congratulations.

3. Sioux February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 3

   Treat them to dinner and/or drinks with their gift money. Enjoy!

4. That Guy Over There February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 4

   Don’t forget…Sometimes the gift giver gets a great deal of pleasure doing something nice. Perhaps you are depriving someone of a blessing..? Send thank you cards…

5. drshorty February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 5

   "Thank you for asking, but you don’t need to get us anything."

   As far as the people who already sent gifts, no need to turn them down. They sent the money of their own volition. Just write them a nice thank-you card.

6. Nanci February 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am 6

   Just simply say:" thank you but there is no need for you to trouble yourself, we have everything we need, but we do appreciate your thoughtfullness".