Tell that to DH & His family or practically all of NY/NJ
this area is crazy when it comes to gift giving!!
I believe what you do, give from your heart
I have read many threads here on the boards about ny/nj weddings. I guess they would hate me than.

Sorry you are in that situation.

To me it was more important to have my family at my wedding than it was to receive a gift. Too bad more people don't realize that.