I am going to a friends wedding and Im not sure how much $ to give. Not sure what you should take into consideration, but here are the details:
1. its a friday night wedding (gotta leave work early)
2. its at a country club
3. im not really close with this person anymore. We e-mail every few months, but that is the extent of our friendship.
Can someone please tell how much to give them?
2006-11-24 15:51:35 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
75- 100 per guest is the "going rate"... but circumstances can make it different.
If you don't feel you are close to this person to be able to celebrate the marruage with 75.00- perhaps you should decline the invitation? Not like it's a birthday- it is a wedding.
2006-11-24 15:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a wedding planner, I would say that you need not take into account how much this couple is spending on their wedding. Because that's what it is, their wedding. You had no say so in the budget so that shouldn't be a concern of yours. With that being said, the size or price of the gift is irrelevant. What matters is that it comes from the heart. No one will see the gift anyway. Etiquette wise, it is improper to open the gifts at the reception. The gifts should be opened at home. That way, the only people that would know what your gift is is you, the bride and groom.
2006-11-26 19:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by MDeezy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
$100 is the norm for a wedding gift today. the country club will charge them at least $40-$70 per person, so you can see how much this is costing.
or buy a card and enclose a gift certificate for $50 to a store near her (JC Penny, Sears, Macys, etc). If she is a friend (close or not) she will understand this is the best you can do.
if you have chosen to accept the invitation to go, then your stuck. Try and have a good time :)
2006-11-24 16:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest to either buy them a gift that they would use... like bath sheets (white-unless you have a color scheme) - or kitchen trivets for putting hot pots and casserole dishes on from the oven...fruit bowl ...any type of crystal stem wear...basket of spaghetti, along with sauce, the stainless steel strainer bowl, spaghetti measuring device... these are nice and run about $30-45 depending on the size of the strainer bowl...these items would be more personal than just giving money... no thought in that gift at all...good luck on what ever you decide to do ... but if its money $30.00 is a good number
2006-11-24 16:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by sswan007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well gifts are not required, but since you are asking about it....
When college friends of my husband got married we gave them a collection of French specialty bath soaps. With the gift wrapping it cost us $25.
When a High School buddy got married we got them a set of dog tags (one set for each of them) that included name/date/place (tag one) and an inspirational quote (tag two). Plus $20, in a maze gift cube. We thought they would like a more non-traditional gift. Total cost, $35.
More often than not we will give bath towels. (full set - body,hand,wash) Either in white or cream. Those colors are non-offensive and will go with any decor. Oh! Get the good ones, the big and fluffy ones.
If your set on giving cash, I'm in the boat with the other people who suggested $50. A nice crisp Grant, with a card.
2006-11-25 01:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were important enough to this person that they're spending the money to have you come, so obviously you're still someone s/he cares about. But, you don't have to break your bank on it. Why not give a card that says you'd like to have them both over to dinner at your house when they get settled, as your gift to them? Or, check out www.penzeys.com for some inexpensive but nice spice gifts -- everyone always can use spices and herbs.
2006-11-24 21:36:21 · answer #6 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, what you can afford to give. If all you can afford to give is a $20 gift, then so be it. If it's less than that either, then so be it. No, contrary to what people here may even tell you, you do NOT, repeat, DO NOT have to give the value of your dinner. Gifts are optional (believe it or not) and are not required of those attending the wedding. If you don't believe me, check this out...
http://www.theknot.com/ch_qaarticle.html?Object=AI980914201910&keywordID=218&keywordType=2&parentID=525
2006-11-24 16:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty if you're really not into it then find something on the registry. It's so hard to know how much cash to give, I always buy of the registry or get a frame.
2006-11-25 09:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually feel that it should be in the $40-50 dollar range if you can afford that. Hope you enjoy the wedding!
2006-11-24 16:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for my section, i does no longer ensue to any wedding ceremony completely empty-exceeded. yet additionally, in case you incur signifiicant price attending to the trip spot wedding ceremony then your funds is probable slightly tight and additionally you will't take care of to pay for what you may routinely spend for a contemporary. I continually guage what i will spend on a contemporary on the time of the marriage and how my funds seems. If i will take care of to pay for what I commonly spend - regardless of extra expenses for return and forth - I nonetheless present what i will commonly spend. If i won't take care of to pay for as lots - return and forth or no return and forth - I present what i will take care of to pay for at that factor.
2016-12-13 13:49:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋