4. Sending Gifts A The purpose of inviting guests is to have them witness a couple's marriage ceremony and vOwS. However, most guests attempt to give at least a token gift of their best wishes. Whether it's a monetary gift or something else, you have up to a year from the wedding date to see that the bride and groom receive it. Many guests choose to give monetary gifts to the Happy Couple on the day of the weddingi others choose to send gifts ahead of time or very soon after the wedding.Vv4. Sending Gifts The purpose of inviting guests is to have them witness a couple’s marriage ceremony and vows. However, most guests attempt to give at least a token gift of their best wishes. Whether it’s a monetary gift or something else, you have up to a year from the wedding date to see that the bride and groom receive it. Many guests choose to give monetary gifts to the Happy Couple on the day of the wedding; others choose to send gifts ahead of time or very soon after the wedding