My sister is getting married next week. I have not baught her anything yet. Any ideas? If I give her money, how much is appropriate?
2006-07-29 17:18:07 · 12 answers · asked by finkksta 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ok so you think $ is to not personal.... What would be good? She doesn't want a bunch of household items because they live in a small apartment and have enuff stuff.
2006-07-31 16:57:48 · update #1
i just got married on saturday and my favorite gift was a wedding album from my brother. He took pictures of our parents wedding and pictures of my husbands parents wedding and put them in the album with notations. He left the last half of the al bum blank for our wedding pictures. on the inside cover he wrote the sweetest letter to my husband and i. i know i will cherrish it forever. The entire thing probably cost him like $30 but i liked it better than the $500 check i got from my uncle.
2006-08-04 15:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by gddssdragonfly1 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I work in the wedding industry. Money is usually the prefered gift as hosting a wedding is very costly. The general rule of thumb is to give the value of what the meal cost for you and your guest. To determine this first look at were it is being held and is this a big fancy one or a simple one. The safest amount is between 100 to 150 but being that it is your sister if you can you should give more. Hope this helps
2006-07-30 00:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though everybody loves money, as a bride-to-be. I would be more happy with a picked out present than cash. It's just so impersonal to me. Did she register, get something off it instead. To make it more personal I try to included add on items in all my gifts. Let say I got the couple a new bakeware set. I would also include cake mixes. If I got cocktail glassware I would included drink recipes and the little liquor bottles needed to make them. Be creative, a week is enough of time to get a gift.
2006-07-31 10:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a fairly large amount of money and a small inexpensive, but meaningful, gift such as a picture of the two of you would be nice. The going rate for sibling weddings in my family is between $500-$1,000. Good luck!
2006-07-30 15:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by mmmpal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd give her the money plus something small and inexpensive, but personal. It could be something that you could write a personal message on, such as the back of a picture (like a framed photo of the both of you as kids, etc).
2006-07-30 01:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by tiger lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her money, and plant a tree (a fruit tree) in their honor, so it will grow as their love grows. It's a unique and inexpensive thing that is a great gesture.
2006-07-30 10:13:08 · answer #6 · answered by LEMME ANSWER THAT! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not money - she is your sister! Buy her something beautiful for her home, something you know she will like - it will always remind her of you. A crystal bowl, or a painting.... how about a funky mirror?
2006-07-30 10:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend just got married in june and i got her and her husband a gift certificate for a massage w/ manicure and pedicure---she loved it and it's something they can do together! have fun at the wedding!
2006-07-30 00:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money is ok but I would get her something more personal.
2006-07-30 00:32:57 · answer #9 · answered by Great Gifts 4 Everyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your going to give money then 100.00 dollars or more is
appropriate.but try to give her something more meaningful
personal .
2006-07-30 00:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by regee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋