It is a group of colleagues attending a fellow colleague's wedding & reception.
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 15:18
Different countries have differing ettiquettes, but here in Switzerland what is considered an appropriate gift (chf value) when attending a wedding?
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Different countries have differing ettiquettes, but here in Switzerland what is considered an appropriate gift (chf value) when attending a wedding?
It is a group of colleagues attending a fellow colleague's wedding & reception.
YouMeCoJun 9, 2008 @ 15:18
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 16:38
Rule #1 : Pick a gift from the their wedding list and it's OK to simply ask where they registered it. As for the price, I'd agree with CDNSarah. 50CHF is fine, especially if it's a for a group.
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Rule #1 : Pick a gift from the their wedding list and it's OK to simply ask where they registered it. As for the price, I'd agree with CDNSarah. 50CHF is fine, especially if it's a for a group.
Free, Jun 9, 2008 @ 16:38
Free, Jun 9, 2008 @ 16:38
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 18:42
yes.. but we're all attending the wedding reception & later the sitdown...
Unfortunately they're not registered anywhere...so next question, where's a nice place to go for getting wedding gifts apart from the ovbious Globus and Manor? :ermm:
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yes.. but we're all attending the wedding reception & later the sitdown...
Unfortunately they're not registered anywhere...so next question, where's a nice place to go for getting wedding gifts apart from the ovbious Globus and Manor? :ermm:
YouMeCo, Jun 9, 2008 @ 18:42
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 19:14
Try Tradimage They do laser engraving and have a very nice choice of gifts. And if you pick a wine box, there's a very good wine shop just across the street (Le Flacon). Next to it, Tradimage, there is a wellness shop that has nice gifts as well: The Spatio.
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 19:14
I would go for more of the CHF 100 range / per person since you are invited to the dinner. This amount assumes that you are working in the private sector. I also assume that you have a relatively good relationship with this person since there are a few of you from the office that are invited to the reception and dinner.
Since there is no wedding list (always the best place to start especially if the two are already living together?), I would suggest that you all pool the money and put it on account with either a travel agent or directly with someone like Easy Jet. A trip is something they can do together. I am sure over the next year they will want to do a long weekend in a European Capital so having the flights offered (or maybe the whole weekend, if you are enough to contribute) would be better than a number of household items or gifts that may not fit into their lifestyle, may be duplicates etc.
Remember that memories are often worth more than another kitchen kettle!
Hope the suggestion helps.
Verbier
Since there is no wedding list (always the best place to start especially if the two are already living together?), I would suggest that you all pool the money and put it on account with either a travel agent or directly with someone like Easy Jet. A trip is something they can do together. I am sure over the next year they will want to do a long weekend in a European Capital so having the flights offered (or maybe the whole weekend, if you are enough to contribute) would be better than a number of household items or gifts that may not fit into their lifestyle, may be duplicates etc.
Remember that memories are often worth more than another kitchen kettle!
Hope the suggestion helps.
Verbier
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I would go for more of the CHF 100 range / per person since you are invited to the dinner. This amount assumes that you are working in the private sector. I also assume that you have a relatively good relationship with this person since there are a few of you from the office that are invited to the reception and dinner.
Since there is no wedding list (always the best place to start especially if the two are already living together?), I would suggest that you all pool the money and put it on account with either a travel agent or directly with someone like Easy Jet. A trip is something they can do together. I am sure over the next year they will want to do a long weekend in a European Capital so having the flights offered (or maybe the whole weekend, if you are enough to contribute) would be better than a number of household items or gifts that may not fit into their lifestyle, may be duplicates etc.
Remember that memories are often worth more than another kitchen kettle!
Hope the suggestion helps.
Verbier
Verbier, Jun 9, 2008 @ 19:14
Since there is no wedding list (always the best place to start especially if the two are already living together?), I would suggest that you all pool the money and put it on account with either a travel agent or directly with someone like Easy Jet. A trip is something they can do together. I am sure over the next year they will want to do a long weekend in a European Capital so having the flights offered (or maybe the whole weekend, if you are enough to contribute) would be better than a number of household items or gifts that may not fit into their lifestyle, may be duplicates etc.
Remember that memories are often worth more than another kitchen kettle!
Hope the suggestion helps.
Verbier
Verbier, Jun 9, 2008 @ 19:14
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Jun 9, 2008 @ 20:00
Agree with Verbier. CHF 100.- is more accurate.
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Agree with Verbier. CHF 100.- is more accurate.
Carol A, Jun 9, 2008 @ 20:00
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Jun 11, 2008 @ 02:39
thanks everyone for your suggestions. since my colleague who's wedding i'm going to is also on here.. i'll refrain from what i've decided to do :o) tak tak
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thanks everyone for your suggestions. since my colleague who's wedding i'm going to is also on here.. i'll refrain from what i've decided to do :o) tak tak
YouMeCo, Jun 11, 2008 @ 02:39
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Jun 20, 2008 @ 17:21
And let a Swiss tell you. Bring a bunch of flowers along. Don't forget name tags/cards on the gift. Ppl usually like to thank you for the presents.
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And let a Swiss tell you. Bring a bunch of flowers along. Don't forget name tags/cards on the gift. Ppl usually like to thank you for the presents.
and70, Jun 20, 2008 @ 17:21
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Jun 20, 2008 @ 18:02
Flowers etiquette ;)
Receiving flowers is tricky, as your host has to look after them immediately, thus leaving the guests, or put them aside at the risk of letting them fade. That's why they should be sent shortly before the event so that she can use them for the decoration, or the day after, for her sole benefit, in both cases with a nice word. If you prefer to bring something the day of the event, make sure it can easily be put aside for while.
Receiving flowers is tricky, as your host has to look after them immediately, thus leaving the guests, or put them aside at the risk of letting them fade. That's why they should be sent shortly before the event so that she can use them for the decoration, or the day after, for her sole benefit, in both cases with a nice word. If you prefer to bring something the day of the event, make sure it can easily be put aside for while.
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Flowers etiquette ;)
Receiving flowers is tricky, as your host has to look after them immediately, thus leaving the guests, or put them aside at the risk of letting them fade. That's why they should be sent shortly before the event so that she can use them for the decoration, or the day after, for her sole benefit, in both cases with a nice word. If you prefer to bring something the day of the event, make sure it can easily be put aside for while.
Free, Jun 20, 2008 @ 18:02
Receiving flowers is tricky, as your host has to look after them immediately, thus leaving the guests, or put them aside at the risk of letting them fade. That's why they should be sent shortly before the event so that she can use them for the decoration, or the day after, for her sole benefit, in both cases with a nice word. If you prefer to bring something the day of the event, make sure it can easily be put aside for while.
Free, Jun 20, 2008 @ 18:02
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