Going to a wedding next weekend around Boston, what is the going rate for a single to give as a gift? Also is it better to just give cash or get something off their registry? Semi close friend of the groom.
2006-08-13 09:55:38 · 16 answers · asked by bw1234 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If the bride and groom have registered for gifts, I almost always buy them something (in my price range) off their registry, because the store takes care of shipping it to them and everything, all I have to do is hand over my credit card. I would spend/give what you're comfortable spending, when I got married, I got gifts valued from $10 up to over $100. It just depends on what you feel like spending. If I'm a good friend of the bride or groom, I'll usually spend closer to $50.
By the way, you DO NOT have to give what your dinner cost the couple at the reception! A gift is just that, completely voluntary, and it's up to the giver to decide how much they can afford to give.
2006-08-13 15:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends. If you know someone in the bridal party ask what the couple would prefer. I would get something off of the registry, but that is because I love to give present and hate giving money. I would say between $20-30 if you are young and it is a casual wedding and about $40-50 if you can swing it. Whatever you give will be appriciated, so don't sweat it.
Good Luck!
2006-08-13 10:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either is good. Registry is there for a reason and the going rate is $50 per person cash. It covers the cost of your plate at the reception. If $50 is too much opt for a cheaper gift.
2006-08-13 09:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by serendipity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cash is the number one gift to give....most couples have all they need as far as their registry. For a single, I would say $40 is plenty. I just got married 2 months ago and we had a lot of couples give us $40...so for a single, I would maybe give $30 at the least....
2006-08-13 10:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Boston, $50. That's a typically higher priced area, and the wedding gift should be equal to or more than the price of your plate at the reception. Give it in a card, they'll appreciate the money. If you write a check, write it to only one of them. Banks can be such a pain when it comes to cashing checks that were written out to the bride and groom, especially if she hasn't changed her name yet or doesn't plan to do it at all.
2006-08-13 14:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go check out their registry and see if anything interests you. I always ask myself are they the type of people that would indulge and buy these things for themselves?? Or will the things never be bought otherwise. If they would never buy these things for themselves, I try to find something on the registry. If there is nothing on the list that you like, give them $30 with a nice card. A gift cerficate to Things Remembered is nice to.
2006-08-13 10:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give what you want and can afford. You can think $20, $50, $100. Cash is always helpful because they always need it. Giving from the registry is helpful because he tells gives what they have asked.
2006-08-14 12:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by the Goddess Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a semi-close friend of the groom. I'd put a $50 bill in a card.
2006-08-13 10:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well instead of cash, try getting them a gift card for where ever they registered at, then they could get extra stuff there or anything they didnt think about before. It also looks a lot better.
2006-08-13 10:00:32 · answer #9 · answered by Diverse Insanity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give like $100
2006-08-13 12:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋