Bride says gift not enough – asks for more

Friday, May 13th, 2016

A bride has caused outrage after emailing a guest complaining a £100 gift cheque was not enough.

The unnamed guest posted on Mumsnet asking for advice after the bride – an ex-colleague – told her the financial donation of £100 had left her and the groom “surprised”.

The message added: “In view of your own position, if you wanted to send any adjustment it would be thankfully received.” Continue reading

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