A little something about nothing

Proper Etiquette

One of my friends recently got married. She is from Michigan, but after receiving her doctorate (sp) she got a job in Washington. This is where she met her now husband...he was her moving man!

After being there a short while her job was eliminated. She searched for a job for several months and ended up moving to Indiana...man in tow! They got married at the Justice of Peace in Indiana on May 5, 2005 and will be having a small reception in Washington for his friends and family and one in Michigan for her friends and family.

It has been a while since I have seen her, but we keep in touch through email. Thank goodness for technology!! I have one small dilema. On her invitation to this reception, which is a small gathering at her parents house for a couple hours...basically for everyone to meet her new man, it indicated not to bring any gifts.

Do I really go to see my good friend who recently got married empty handed?? Would it be an insult if I did bring something?? Granted I know they both are rather well off so they are not hurting by any means, but it still feels a little odd for me. Anybody been in this situation?????