I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

Can’t help mate, sorry.

Tamb said:

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

Can’t help mate, sorry.

Thanks anyway Tamb.

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

Don’t bring anything as requested, just turn up half cut and entertain them with some jokes.

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

No gifts is pretty clear.

Save it for a couple of weeks then send iy.

Peak Warming Man said:

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

Don’t bring anything as requested, just turn up half cut and entertain them with some jokes.

PWM that’s a given, although I have been “off the piss” for 10+ years but I have still got the foot work and dialogue.

jjjust moi said:

bob(from black rock) said:

I have been invited to a wedding between an Ozzie mate and a lady from Thailand, the invitation states “no gifts please”, would it be inadviseable, (or even insulting) to at least bring flowers? I was thinking of a pot plant of orchids? The reception is being held at their home. I tried phoneing the Thai embassy on Friday, but they were closed for the week.

No gifts is pretty clear.

Save it for a couple of weeks then send iy.

jjjust moi thankyou.

I’d just comply with their wishes.

party_pants said:

I’d just comply with their wishes.

Ta party_pants

Why not just call your friend and ask?

bob(from black rock) said:

party_pants said:

I’d just comply with their wishes.

Ta party_pants

One tip might be, don’t wear black as it is a funeral colour in Thailand.

Tamb said:

bob(from black rock) said:

party_pants said:

I’d just comply with their wishes.

Ta party_pants

One tip might be, don’t wear black as it is a funeral colour in Thailand.

ROFL

dv said:

Tamb said:

bob(from black rock) said:

Ta party_pants

One tip might be, don’t wear black as it is a funeral colour in Thailand.

ROFL

Traditional Thai Buddhist weddings involve a gift of money so maybe when the groom says no gifts he means no money but other things may be acceptable. Best you ask the groom what the etiquette is.

dv said:

Tamb said:

bob(from black rock) said:

Ta party_pants

One tip might be, don’t wear black as it is a funeral colour in Thailand.

ROFL

Thanks for that, I was going to wear a black jacket, will have to see what else I have that’s not fred bear!

I wouldn’t criticise the king either, I think that’s a criminal offence.

Maybe ask if you could bring a keg of beer for the guests.

I’d not bring any gifts but have some cash on hand in case they have a wishing well type thing. Or, just ask your mate.

In theory they would have had the brains to understand this culture before making the request, considering they are in Australia et al.

Don’t bring anything except your MC hammer pants and a smile. Leave your wallet at home

wookiemeister said:

In theory they would have had the brains to understand this culture before making the request, considering they are in Australia et al.

Don’t bring anything except your MC hammer pants and a smile. Leave your wallet at home

People about to get married often leave their brains behind & get caught up in the moment.

I hate going to weddings

Divine Angel said:

I’d not bring any gifts but have some cash on hand in case they have a wishing well type thing. Or, just ask your mate.

It’d not going to be one of those “ Pin money on the bride” weddings is it?”

Take plenty of cash, it might be a pay bar :)