Ist wedding..how much of a monetary gift is required?
2007-01-20 15:48:58 · 5 answers · asked by melissap 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Give what you can, and nothing more. Anything is generous, and like the person above said they want you there!
2007-01-20 18:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Destiny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Hebrew character pronounced "hai" means "life" (as in the toast "L'hayim") and is the 18th in that alphabet. So for good luck, Jewish money gifts are generally a multiple of 18 -- $18, $36, $54 and so on.
Since you've already spent so much to get to their wedding, I doubt that anyone would expect you to pay a lot more. The main thing is that you showed up. So in your shoes, and since you're a couple, I'd give either $108 or $180.
2007-01-21 03:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by will_o_the_west 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is required. You have done a good deed simply by attending the wedding. If you feel moved to do so, the answer describing monetary gifts in multiples of 18 is a nice thought but please don't feel that they're expecting you to. I'm sure the couple is delighted that you were able to attend from out of country!
2007-01-21 14:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give less than $200
2007-01-20 16:07:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not jewish, i would think that they invited you because they want you there, not for your money. Give what you can.
2007-01-20 15:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋