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[waternymph0]

So my fun filled weekend was cut a little short. Friday night I went out with some old friends and that was dearly needed. But it's what happened on Sat. that is bugging me. I love my friends and all. I fully understand when you’re not ready to get married then don't. Sat. I got a text from my friend that was supposed to get married at the end of

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[lyciumchld]

Doesn't seem like there is any cut and dry solution to that problem. From what I've been able to find, wedding gifts are to be returned in the event a wedding is called off. Personalized gifts or gifts that were already used may or may not be kept, the recipient should offer to return the gift and then it's pretty much up to the one who gave it at that point.

With Wedding Party attire, it gets a little sticky. Some people feel that it is only fair to get their money back, but most of what I found in various wedding articles state that because the participants agreed to the expense beforehand they are pretty much stuck with it.

Personally I think the reason for calling off the wedding would figure into whether or not you would be able to ask, was it mutual and amicable, just a postponement, or are they breaking up in a way that is traumatic to your friend? Consider what you would do if her fiance died. If they are going through a significant amount of emotional trauma, I'd say it's likely you (and the friendship) would be better off trying to recoup your loss by selling the dress.

Sucks about the money though. :/