Hello,
I am going to be in a wedding.
I had to rent a tux. $190 for it.
New model this year. Top of the line, etc...
How much of a gift do I have to give?
I would normally give maybe 140 for me ad my girlfriend.
But doesn't some of that come off. Because of the tux?
thanks for any help.
2006-08-30 18:27:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
it really depends on how you feel, etiquette says that if you are asked to stand then generally the bride and groom assume that is your gift since so much is asked of you as an attendant. If you feel this is cheap consider giving a small gift or token that is meaningful. Then again if money is no option I would go about 75-100. hope this helps!
2006-08-30 18:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kirsy0016 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tux has absolutely no effect on the wedding gift. Sorry, but you were ASKED to be in the wedding because the couple knew it'd cost you money, and they wanted your assurance that the money wasn't an issue. You accepted, which means that you agreed to pay the costs of being in the wedding in addition to being a guest.
Also, wedding gifts are meant to help the couple in the first part of their marriage, and to help supplement the costs of what they paid for you to eat and drink at the reception. How does your tuxedo do either of those?
2006-08-31 09:44:44 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a formal wedding and sit down dinner reception,, the customary gift today is $275.00 and up. And no, some of it DOESN'T come off because you had to rent a tux. If you felt that you could not afford all this expense, then you should have declined to be in the wedding party.
2006-08-31 02:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that the MINIMUM you are supposed to give for a gift is enough to cover you and your date's meals...so figure $70/plate...$140 would be good.
Just because you rented a tux, you don't get money off. You must be friends/family with the bride/groom for them to have you in their wedding...why be so stingy?
2006-08-31 08:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no proper amount most people judge their gift amount on how much it costs to for the bride and grooom to have you there.I say that $75-$100 is a good amount since you spent $190 for the tux.
2006-08-31 01:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True friends won't expect anything ! If I were you I would buy something unusual like a good cook book. I really hate this idea that the more you spend the better, marriage is not about money, however so many couples only seem to think about the size of the cake, cost of the dress etc.
2006-08-31 08:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100
2006-08-31 07:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by bill6866 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gift has nothing to do with what else you spent on being in the wedding.
However, wedding gifts are not mandatory. You can gift, or not gift, as you feel your budget allows and based on your affection for the couple.
2006-08-31 23:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of my wedding party gave us a gift. I just assummed that your paying a lot of money for your attire adn stuff was gift enough. If you want to do somethign extra though, why don't you buy them a peice of their dishes or something? Or 2 towels with their initials embroidered on them?
2006-08-31 02:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by shellshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop worrying about how much it costs. What difference does it make. You think the more it costs the better the present will be? You know them better then us. Use what you know to pick the perfect gift. Don't worry about the cost of it.
2006-08-31 04:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by leckie1UK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋