My boyfriend and I are attending a wedding next week. Its this really expensive and classy wedding at a mansion. We've already spent over 300$ on our attire and supposedly the bride is paying 100$ a head for this thing. How much is appropriate for my boyfriend and I to give?
2007-03-20 14:14:27 · 29 answers · asked by pestross 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
What you can afford is appropriate. It is a gift from you and should be politely accepted no matter what it is or how much is given.
2007-03-20 14:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It normally depends on what type of wedding, how close you are to the couple and what you feel comfortable/are able to give. The standard amount is $100, but if you run with an "opera crowd" that is having a White-Tie Ultra-Formal affair, then this number would go up, maybe $200. A wedding gift is usually compliments the amount the couple spends per guest. But again, make sure you are comfortable and able to give this much.
2007-03-20 21:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the relationship you have with the people getting married. Usually if they spend $100.00 you should go above that, maybe $150.00-250.00 Think of it this way, they spent $100.00 on you and are expecting that the wedding gifts will pay for the cost of what they put it into and some money left. This may seem like allot, but take into consideration on how many hours of preparation went into the wedding for the guests it really doesn't seem that much.
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2007-03-20 21:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by shady_crew_313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean how much should you spend on a wedding gift? Or how much cash to put into a card?
The amount a couple chooses to spend on the wedding does NOT correlate to how much a guest is to spend on a gift.
I'd think the bride and groom have registered at a store (Linens 'n Things, Nordstrom, etc.). You could check out their bridal registry and just get something within your personal budgetary price range.
2007-03-20 21:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by Momma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
$100
2007-03-20 21:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by jakeinky502 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they have a registry? Take a look on there at what they would like. You may be able to find some lower priced gifts on there or pitch in with someone else to get them - if you are on a budget.
if not I'd say the $100 mark would be appropriate.
2007-03-20 22:21:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy them a nice gift according to what you can afford. Personally I would spend $30-50 dollars unless you are like best friends and I would spend $100. You dont need to necessarily reimburse them for what they spent on you. I dont think what you've spent on clothes should be taken into consideration though.
2007-03-20 21:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the ones who chose to have such an elegant wedding. If you are not married and just a friend I would say that a minimum of $25 is appropriate.
2007-03-20 21:28:42 · answer #8 · answered by agbridal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably $100 or $200 or something, its a hard call you have to do what you can afford, on the flip side people like that will write down what you gave at their wedding and give the same when you do get married. Take care Heather
2007-03-20 21:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Always go with the $50 rule. No matter how much someone spends, that is their choice and should not dictate your gift giving. Showing up is good enough technically. If it is close family, maybe give a little more.
2007-03-20 21:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by Steven S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give what you can afford. You were invites because of your special meaning to the bride and groom, not because you are a cash cow. The last wedding I went to I was a single female distant friend of the bride and I gave them a fifty dollar gift card to WalMart. Everybody goes to WalMart.
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