The invitation says "No Gifts"

[MrsBexie]

If it was a close friend and a birthday present, and there wasn't any requests to donate to a charity or something, I would still buy something special because I just love giving gifts! Luckily my friends know that and wouldn't be offended.

If it was a wishing well I would put money in that cause we had one at our wedding and it was awesome! We only got 3 presents which were not bad ones.

[sconeonamission]

I'd say the gift was you coming and paying $60 for your meal and being company. I can see that. YOU are the gift then.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Personally we often go out for birthday dinners where we pay for ourselves and we still take a gift.
For a big birthday such as this i would still buy a gift for a friend, maybe you can give it to them before or after th e party and not in front of other guests IYKWIM.

But thats just me.

[~Jayne~]

Hey There,

Are you really close to this friend? If it were a really close friend of mine, I would still buy a gift - but that's just me.

Good luck!

Jayne

[tellytubby]

My wedding I asked people to buy their own meals, instead of a gift. And I honestly meant it.

No one bought me a gift, and I was happy with that.

I wouldn't buy a gift.

[tellytubby]

I'd say the gift was you coming and paying $60 for your meal and being company. I can see that. YOU are the gift then.

Yes, your presense is our present - no gift necessary