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MonkeysInk
See no evil, hear no evil, sPEAk no evil.
PeaNut 87,591
May 2003
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My husband manages a team of contractors in India and one of them sent us an invitation to her wedding. Unfortunately, we can't make it, but we'd like to send a gift. I have no idea what to send and the wedding is on 16 March, so we have to figure this out ASAP.
I could send some picture frames or a vase or something, but I was wondering if there was something more traditional or appropriate that we could send? Also, how hard is it to buy something online in India and have it delivered? She's having what I believe is a Hindu wedding, based on the wording on the invite.
I'm sure that's some Pea that knows just what to do and I'm hoping you'll point me in the right direction. Thanks!  | |
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Peaer
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 | Posted: 3/5/2013 10:43:26 AM
It's common for them to send invitations to everybody they know. If the wedding is in India, I think a card is appropriate. Otherwise, it's common over there to give cash. Sending something can be expensive plus it might have to go through customs. | |
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Rainy_Day_Woman
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March 2008
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My husband is Sikh so most weddings we go to are Sikh.
For Indian weddings you typically give gold or cash. I don't know anyone who has ever gotten or given a "gift" as you would at a North American wedding. No toasters or crystal!
They really do give invitations to everyone - hundreds and hundreds, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Send a card.
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megmc
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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January 2011
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 | Posted: 3/5/2013 12:34:00 PM
gold or cash if you were attending, but sending in the mail I would just send a card. | |
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TREZmom
Lost and Found in Pea-land
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March 2004
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 | Posted: 3/5/2013 1:11:21 PM
I agree with the previous posters. Don't bother to send anything, except your well wishes (in a card). | |
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megmc
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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| Posted: 3/7/2013 1:21:02 AM
If you really need to send a gift, I think that there is a service where you can buy a small amount of gold and they will deliver it to the wedding.
I would think that the person who heads up the office in India could help you with this. | |
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