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By TIMES WIRES
Published January 4, 2007
I am invited to a brunch given by neighbors to introduce their recently married daughter and son-in-law. I was not invited to the out-of-town wedding and I have only met the bride once. Does etiquette require I bring a gift for the bride or hostess? -Charlotte Scott According to the Emily Post Institute, you don't need to take a wedding gift. Nor do you need to take a hostess gift, since the party is in someone else's honor. If you wish, you could send a small floral arrangement in advance that can be used as decoration for the party, but it is quite acceptable to arrive giftless. Q. I am invited to a brunch given by neighbors to introduce their recently married daughter and son-in-law. I was not invited to the out-of-town wedding and I have only met the bride once. Does etiquette require I bring a gift for the bride or hostess? Charlotte Scott A. According to the Emily Post Institute, you don't need to take a wedding gift. Nor do you need to take a hostess gift, since the party is in someone else's honor. If you wish, you could send a small floral arrangement in advance that can be used as decoration for the party, but it is quite acceptable to arrive giftless. Compiled from Times staff and wires. To submit a question, e-mail answers@tampabay.com or call 727 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ex. 8179.
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