Weddings used to be a time for families to just be together and celebrate welcoming a new member. A church service and a cup of tea and cake in the church hall, or a horse drawn carriage and ceremony at a cathedral, whatever you could afford (or your parents could afford).
Guests were expected to come along, enjoy themselves and bring a gift if they wanted to.
Now it sames greed has taken over like it has for every other occasion, getting the biggest discounts and extras t the expense of your family and friends.
I couldn't be at my oldest nieces wedding as it was overseas, my husband was ill and had, had to quit his job due to his ill health so no way could we afford to go.
Such a shame. I would give a token gift only for both couples and enjoy the trips as much as you can.
__________________  Tracey and Wee Alfie 
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