My son and his wife had a very high end affair on a plantation that was absolutely beautiful. There were going to be those attending that couldn't afford expensive gifts like the other invitees did. My son and his wife registered with a few different places and listed items that could be purchased separately such as spoons, knives, kitchen towels. They listed the number that they wanted and it was up to whoever wanted to buy how many they could afford. My son's attitude was that if someone could only buy a spoon and that was their gift - that he would be happy with that. They wanted more for everyone invited to attend to enjoy the wedding festivities with them. Believe me, alot of people went home with great memories without having to feel like they had to pay for the wedding. Gifts are always an extra that should come from ones's finances and the heart. Like Steve said, depending upon how distant the relative is has alot to do with the gift.
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