Friend doing a reading - should I buy a gift?

I agree the gifts can be never ending. My first thought is hat a reading doesn't really need a gift just a thank you however then I think if someone has overcome their nerves etc maybe a bunch of flowers wouldn't hurt.

i am buying a gift for my witnesses but that's only because they are the only two people coming to Lapland with us. So they are much more than normal witnesses. Otherwise I wouldn't buy for witnesses.

Your bridesmaids and best man etc would normally do a lot more than what a witness or person doing a reading would.

My view is that gift giving has gone crazy and in some weddings it's taking over the speeches. A simple thank you for most helpers is enough!

If it helps, I'm not buying thank you's for the 2 witnesses or the 2 doing readings - to be honest hadn't actually even thought about it (until now that is haha)

I have

I just think gift giving has gone way over the top! I would say no... x

My dad is doing our reading, we are getting him a gift as he sent us some money to help with the wedding - but it's a bit different as he isn't giving me away. Long story.

The only gifts we are getting are bridesmaids and groomsmen (these will be given in the morning) and thank you flowers for the mums. There will be other thank yous given in the speech but no gifts.

I gave my MOH and BMs a pandora charm.

Everyone else, who did a reading/job/witnesses we've sent a token gift with their thank you card... a copy of the Lovely Love Story book that we had as a reading.

I'm going to give them corsages to wear (they are both women), so it signifies them as being important, without getting gifts which I think is too much

I'm going to give them corsages to wear (they are both women), so it signifies them as being important, without getting gifts, which I think is too much

I tend to agree with this, I think the whole gift giving can get out of hand.. My friend who got married recently was running around the night before buying thank you gifts for most of her suppliers etc, and at the end of the day she is already paying them for their job! A thank you card is sufficient after the wedding in my opinion if you feel you want to.

Gifts for family etc can go over the top too in my opinion, but maybe that's because I'm gonna have to give gifts to people at the wedding when no one has helped us really..? I dont see the point in saying thanks for the sake of it.. For a reading like this in this case, if you have asked them I would give a thank you card, and maybe chocolates depending on how much they wanted to do it etc (if they had to be persuaded or are shy etc). But as long as you do thank people, that's enough in my eyes.

It’s so thoughtful that you’re considering a gift for your friend doing a reading! While gifts can add up quickly, this one doesn’t have to be extravagant. If you feel it’s a special gesture to show your appreciation, a small, meaningful gift can go a long way. It could be something simple, like a handwritten note or a personalized keepsake, to express your gratitude. For example, a beautifully scented candle with a note, perhaps even something luxurious like classic oud agarwood , could be a lovely way to say thank you. Ultimately, it’s about the sentiment behind the gesture, so if it feels right to you, go ahead! Your friend will surely appreciate it.