Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:29:32 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:

>> I only give cash as a wedding gift.
>>
>> You didn't say prior that you knew the bride liked coffee. That makes a big
>> difference.
>
> I see no big difference... most people like coffee but I'd still not
> give it as a wedding gift... I like chocolate much better than coffee
> but still would be flummoxed to receive chocolates as a wedding gift.

Who gives consumables for a wedding gift!? Not what I consider de
rigueur at all. Traditionally people gave gifts of lasting value (not
necessarily expensive) which are meant to help set up home and *last*,
not be disposable.