The problem is that when I asked him to be my best man, I told him, "Don't worry about buying a present. Let your tux rental [$75] be your present." He heeded my advice, and all went well.
He and his fiancee are holding a wedding about 10 times bigger than the one I had, and as best man, I am of course getting my own tux. It will cost me twice what his did 5 years ago, about $150, and we have not discussed the matter further.
However, I have also received the formal invitation from the bride's parents, showing where they are registered, which makes me think I'm expected to buy a gift as well. I don't want to be known as the cheap best man, but I'm not thrilled about spending over $200 when my friend spent $75. From an etiquette standpoint, what's the best way to approach this?
2007-08-03
08:47:02
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James P
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