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Gifts for witnesses?

Dar, on November 4, 2018 at 19:08 Posted in Before the wedding 0 8

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Hi all,

my FH and I aren’t having a MOH or BM, instead we’ve just asked his best friend and my sister to sign as witnesses (no other duties or expectations) - is it expected that we give them gifts the same as we would a bridal party member?

thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Bianca, on November 20, 2018 at 01:22

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Bianca · On November 20, 2018 at 01:22
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I think it's a lovely gesture and would totally give them something small with a hand-written note.
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Master July 2018 Alberta
Stephanie · On November 10, 2018 at 17:34
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We gave gift cards to everyone who helped out. They weren't expecting anything so it was nice to surprise them and thank them for their help.
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Brittany · On November 5, 2018 at 20:33
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Totally up to you. Not necessary at all, since their one and only responsibility is to sign their name... haha.
I think if you do it, something small and personal would be the best route.
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Jennifer · On November 5, 2018 at 15:30
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It is definitely not necessary. but I think a kind gesture. I would make sure to mention them in your thank you speech.
if they do more than just sign (like help with planning or DIY projects etc). then yes. do a gift.
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Dar · On November 5, 2018 at 07:23
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Thank you all!
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Alexandra · On November 5, 2018 at 04:06
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I personally wouldn’t feel the need to. Unless they really do end up helping with more stuff I don’t think it’s necessary. It takes less than a minute to sign a piece of paper after all!
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Tori · On November 4, 2018 at 22:14
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I would say that it's not necessary - all they are doing is signing a paper, which anybody attending the wedding could do. If they go above and beyond with helping out like a wedding party would then I would say a gift would be appreciated - but if not a shoutout is sufficient.
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Vinod · On November 4, 2018 at 19:46
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Its not needed to give witnesses gifts since they are just signing the marriage license. Give them thanks during the speech at reception to show them your appreciation.
If you choose to go the path of a small token of appreciation, a pin of some kind can be given to remember what they did for you both.
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