I'm a bridesmaid in a destination wedding. So far, I have put out over $800 for the dress/shoes, shower, & bachelorette party. I still have to pay for airfare, car rental, & hotel. My question is....how much would be appropriate for a monetary gift. I was thinking $100...some people tell me that is too much..others say I should give more since I'm in the wedding. I am attending alone...so my gift is solo. Any opinions?
2006-10-31 11:46:59 · 16 answers · asked by lolabellaquin 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
That's too much. The last bridal party I was in I gave the bride a personalized gift that cost around $50 after the wedding. I spent close to $600 on the event so I wasn't looking to give a lot. The bride absolutely adored the gift because it was personal and something she can keep...
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2006-10-31 12:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by smiley_140 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to be honest, you are attending the DESTINATION WEDDING and you still have to fork out all of the dough for the wedding so I would say that $100 is plenty generous.
If you were in my wedding and it was a destination affair, I would be shocked if anyone in the bridal party even gave a gift. To be even more honest, the expense of the accommodations for the wedding party (according to etiquette) is for the bride/groom to be to pay for.
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2006-10-31 15:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think $100 for a wedding gift is quite sufficient. Especially since you've spent so much on preparations. It's not the amount that's spend on the gift anyway, it's the thought that counts.
2006-10-31 11:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by ladystarrchild107 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$100 is a great gift...I usually try to stick between $100-$200, but since you are already putting so much into it, $100 is perfect. Have fun!!
2006-10-31 12:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did almost everything that you did and I gave $100 dollars. And 8 months later they got divorce. So I say $25 dollar gift card to someplace.
2006-10-31 11:50:10 · answer #5 · answered by DMY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OOOOOOooooooooo your gift is solo...well, then you can get them ANYTHING YOU want to get them. Nobody has to know how much it cost. If the Bride is not asking for monetary gifts...get them what you can afford.
I expected nothing from my bridesmaids because they flew down for my wedding. I actually got presents for them.
2006-10-31 12:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by Querida 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that any gift you give her would be acceptable considering how mych you are putting out to be IN her wedding. Unless she is a spoiled rotten beyatch, she should be grateful for anything you give her. I think $100 is great.
2006-11-01 04:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by brandiejs1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my $50.00 would be just fine. You are forking out a large amount of money to be in the wedding and you really do not need to over extend yourself. So, I would reconsider the larger amount, and give what you can afford.
2006-10-31 13:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by dasiy1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your budget. Give what you can afford and stop discussing it with other people. If I were the bride, I would not expect a gift from you, not after expecting you to pay for all the other expenses.
2006-10-31 11:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$100 is too high.......you are in the wedding and that accounts for enough funds that are put into that alone. $40 or $50 is suffice.
2006-10-31 12:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋