I recently graduated college and my parents decided to show me off to their friends (affluent white republicans) so they threw this big graduation party for me….. against my wishes. Is it okay to send the gifts back to the people as I did not want the party in the first place, was very much against it, and do not associate with the people who attended.

It's something that three of the boys would like, you may give gifts to the rehearsal dinner. . . But appropriate since we are dealing with a marriage and not just the birthday?

I, Maid of Honor, say yes, other bridesmaid says no. . . . I say, it’ll be a creative way of involving the groomsmen, who are traditionally disconnected from the wedding planning and also a way to get the couple a better gift, that we can all afford. She says, its not normal or traditional, and she would rather pay more money.
The bride isn’t traditional either, i want to add, she had us buy made to fit dresses and shoes from Target so we can save money. What do you guys think?

All of my family and friends live about 6 hours away and no one’s mentioned a baby shower. Can I still register in hopes that someone will help me out?

My fiance and I have paying for most of the wedding ourselves and we really don’t have any extra money to spare, especially on my part. I was in a friend’s wedding this summer and she couldn’t give the bridesmaids gifts and I can’t really afford it either. I wasn’t hurt, upset or insulted when I didn’t receive a gift. Would it be okay for me to not give my gal pals gifts? Or give something to them at a later date?