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An old friend is getting married.
I live in the Northeast, and she lives in California.
I couldnt attend the engagement party, so I sent a card and a bottle of wine.
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Im flying in for the bridal shower and then will fly in again for the wedding.
My living expenses have gone up exorbitantly over the last couple of years.
That means you send a gift for each one.
But youre the one who makes the rules for your budget, not Emily Post.
And common sense would tell her that flying across the country twice for wedding festivities is pretty darn expensive.
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I dont know how stretched your budget is or how soon the wedding events are happening.
But if these costs are breaking you, might you skip the shower and only attend the wedding?
People often send gifts to a wedding instead of bringing them to minimize the hassle for the couple.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
I have no idea whether people actually send gifts 10 or 11 months after a couples big day.
But if youre worried about not sending a wedding gift, know that you have some breathing room.
take a stab at keep some perspective when it comes to other peoples weddings.
They may want to give you the option to attend, assuming youll decline if you cant afford it.
Hopefully, your friend values your presence more than your presents as she celebrates her nuptials.
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(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
