I plan to give the newlyweds a check instead of a material gift.
2006-07-12 03:57:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Just got married June 10th and after opening up nearly 150 cards, the going rate is between $50 and $100 depending on how well you know them, Of course we got $20, $30, $40 too but typically it was between $50 and $100 or a really nice gift. Either way the bride and groom will know that you care and I wouldn't stress too much about it! :)
2006-07-13 05:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by jessicamarie0572 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the wedding and the people involved. At my wedding we had some cards with $20 in them, and two cards with $1000 (let's just say that my husband has some very generous and quite wealthy relatives). However, a few years back at a good friend's wedding, close relatives - uncles and aunts - gave only $5 or $10.
I would say, if you are expecting a very nice affair and you know the couple well, $100 is a good starting point. If it's more casual or you're not close to the couple, maybe $50 or so is a better amount.
2006-07-12 05:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by ykokorocks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with many of the people who are saying that cash in an inappropriate wedding gift. Think of all the gifts the couple will be receiving from all of their wedding guests - they are surely going to get the things they truely need. I think a bride and groom would be more than happy with a cash gift because they can spend it the way they want - use it on the honeymoon, or spend it on something they didn't get from their registry. They have the freedom to use it how they want and its a nice break from getting a 3rd of 4th blender that they have to go through the work of exchanging at the store, etc. I would say based on the distance you are traveling to attend and the fact that you don't know them that well, $50 is more than enough for a cash gift.
2016-03-15 23:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my wedding it ranged from $25 to $500. If you are an acquaintance or friend I would say 25. Relative at least 50. Depending on how close a relative or friend, you would give more. Most people spend at least this much on a gift. The important thing is not really the amount of money, but your thoughfulness. Base your decision on how close you are and how much you can afford.
2006-07-12 05:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by 2boys mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These people are greedy!! DAMN!!
At my wedding it ranged any where from $20 - $300. If you are a friend of the family $ 20 - $30, if you are family $50 - 100 and if you are very very close to the bride or groom you give more. A lot of people base it on what they can afford. You don't have to give them a lot in order for them to appreciate it!
2006-07-12 04:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say $80-$100. But I think it'd be more fun to give it in cash, it's always nice to open up a card with a whompin' hundred dollar bill inside!
2006-07-12 04:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by PANDABEAR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
50
2006-07-12 04:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by GirlyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once read an article that said if you are giving a cheque, the amount should depend on the type of wedding and the meal that they serve. As a general gideline, you gift should cover most of what your meal would cost.
Example:
buffet: $50+
table service: $75+
2006-07-12 05:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by Rainbow B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 and up - no less then that. Remember, your dinner is costing them a lot of money.
If you know them well, over $125.
Most of our wedding money was well into the 300s and more - some people wrote checks for a couple thousand dollars so ours was quite different.
2006-07-12 04:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always give a check not cash. Cash can get lost.
Depending on where you're from and how well you know the person,anything between $25-$100.00 is acceptable.
2006-07-12 04:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by zoya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋