Skidoo asked:
I mean, is it normal, polite, etc, to send gifts commemorating their first anniversary? And subsequent anniversaries? Or is that something they just celebrate together until it’s been like 25 years or something?
I mean, is it normal, polite, etc, to send gifts commemorating their first anniversary? And subsequent anniversaries? Or is that something they just celebrate together until it’s been like 25 years or something?
just send a card wishing them all the best, no need for a present.
Don’t waste!!!
It’s not normal.
No just a card wil do .
maybe a cake, a card?
just a good card, and if u r good friends and r in touch, u can send card every year….did u get the card?
If they’re really good friends I’d sent a card. If they’re really good friends and they actually invite you to celebrate with them, I’d give them a present.
If you’re visiting them or meeting them on their anniversary then of course giving a gift makes sense. But if they stay far and you’re sending it by mail, etc. then probably a card would do.
Anniversaries are generally a private occasion for the married couple except the milestone occasions (eg; Silver anniversary etc) where their children/grandchildren etc generally celebrate with their parents.
There isn’t any need to purchase a gift unless you received a 1st anniversary gift from that same friend.
I personally don’t know any of my friends or family that ever received a 1st anniversary gift from anyone else other than their spouse but if you really want to give them a gift then by all means, knock yourself out. Everyone loves presents!
A card, phonecall, email or even an sms(for really close friends/family that don’t mind the informality) is usually sufficient.
i don’t think its really necessary to send a gift, i think the only time it is on special anniversaries e.g 10th, 25th ect…
just send a card wishing them all the best for the year ahead
Depends on how good friends they are. A card is the norm, but if you are seeing them, a good wine would be nice.
I think you should just send a nice card but if you want to send a gift with it enclose a gift certificate for a restaurant. Who couldn’t use a night out? First anniversaries are an important milestone too.
Etiquette says that you have 1 year from the time of the wedding to send a wedding gift. I often wait to ask what it is the need after the gifts have been sorted through, returned or exchanged, etc. But that goes for friends I know well, if it is a family friend or someone I am not so close to I would follow the other posts and just send a card.
Do you have too much money on your hands?
Don’t spend unnecessarily. It’s their anniversary. Give a gift only if they invite you to a dinner.
If it is a really close friend I usually invite them to dinner (not on the exact anniversary day though!) Have a nice toast to them, and their continued happiness.
If they live far away, I may send flowers with a card, in some cases just a card- depending on how close I am to the person. Milestone anniversaries deserve a nice gift, but you should receive an invitation to the party! If you do not, simply sending a card is fine.