Wedding Gift (Chicago) - How much $$?

Question

We've been invited to a wedding in the south suburbs of Chicago where we grew up. The groom is a casual acquaintance of my husband. The reception is in a VFW hall, where the custom is to have either a live band or a DJ, a sit down family style dinner and an open bar. For gifts, the custom is to put a check in a card. What do you think is the appropriate amount to give, and why?

Answer 1

I would think $100.00 to $150.00 would be an appropriate amount, particularly if the couple is only a casual acquaintance. This is the typical amount I would usually spend on a wedding gift, myself, but if your budget can't accommodate this range, give what is comfortably within your budget, as it's the thought that counts. There's no reason to overextend yourselves financially over a wedding gift.

Answer 2

i go with the people on saying 50.00-75.00 figure out what they will be having i gear more to 75.00 because of the open bar and they are casual acquaintances if they were close friends i say 100.00 family 150.00 an i would say send your gift before hand to the peoples home you don't want a check or cash lost in transporting last thing maid of honor brides maids parents groomsmen want to do is bring gifts back to the home but if you want to bring a gift make sure you put a label inside the card with your name and address so they can address you personally with a thank you if you want to bring a wrapped gift also do the same on the package before it is wrapped put your name an Addy on it to so an so good luck that way if the tag falls off they know who to thank

Answer 3

Well alot of that in my personal oppinion is how close friends you all are like at birthdays, holidays etc. some friends dish out about a hundred other yeah only 50 open bar and dinner is nice now that's alot coming out of their pockets but people do that at celebrations hehe its only a one time thing for now if he ever remarries then start cutting it down lol because then he's getting expensive to buy for lol well have fun and party hard.

Answer 4

For wedding be generous, if you can affor it of course. Don not give an amount that you will be in debt and miserable for a long time. Last wedding I have been to, I put $500, it is what I can give generously without going break, I am only a teacher.

Answer 5

Typically, you try to cover the cost of your part of the reception. For instance, the food and drinks that you are probably going to have. If each 'plate' at the reception is say $25, then for both of you, I would go with $50. Good luck!

Answer 6

i dont recognize the position u cud get them from yet euugggghhh! cigars are disgusting and smell vile! im effective you'll want youhad not in any respect stricken once you try one! I actually have made it very sparkling at my wedding ceremony that cigars arent even allowed to be smoked on the terrace because the smell is merely vile seem on the internet for cigar carriers in chicago, theyl b really pricy tho

Answer 7

the couple has probably registered at more than one store. you could purchase something off their wish list, or if you would rather give money give an amount that would buy one of the gifts listed that is in your budget range.

Answer 8

i would say 25 bucks is about normal but if it's a very close friend or family member...50bucks...if you got money to pass out 100 is very generous. i say this because it is (supposed to be) a once in a life time occasion. it may sound very petty, but it seems to be the going amount due to marriages not lasting like they should. wish them the best from florida!!!

Answer 9

$100.00 more than covers their expense for the two of you and is generous and looks good to give a 100.00 bill in a card. a fifty is ok if you are broke

Answer 10

$50 is good