2007-06-11 10:32:25 · 19 answers · asked by Antoine J 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Whatever you can afford. Couples will appreciate the cash but don't would probably get weird if it was more than a couple of hundred.
2007-06-11 10:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by indydst8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is just that, a gift, you shouldn't give what you don't want to. However, you shouldn't give what you can't afford. If I were you I also would not put cash money in an envelope at a wedding where the gifts were laid out on a table, I would give it to the bride and groom in person or write them a check and mail it in a card. You want to make sure your gift gets to the right people.
If you are worried about giving them money, why don't you just go to wherever they are registered and get them a gift card to the place they are registered. I know the bride would like that for sure!
Good luck!
2007-06-11 17:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Allison P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would give the same amount in case that you would spend on a gift and that amount is what you can afford. A good figure is $50, but if all you can afford is $20 then give $20. No bride or groom, other than those who are selfish and shallow, would expect a guest to go into debt for a gift. Most couples consider the presence of the guest a good enough gift.
2007-06-11 17:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can really put as much as you want to in the envelope. Coming from a Bride here....I have read it should be the price the Bride & Groom are paying for each plate at the reception. So somewhere around $50-$60 is great! A monetary gift is a perfect gift for the Bride & Groom!!
2007-06-11 17:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since I already have everything for my house, if one of my guest came to my wedding and gave me $20 in a envelope. I would be happy and really appreciate it and if someone give me $100 i would feel the same way. it's the thought that counts. it really doesn't matter how much you give, unless the bride and groom is selfish. in some culture it is customery to give the groom and envelope of however much money you can afford, even if its 5 bucks,its a tradition.
2007-06-11 19:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ethan's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't follow all this bull about 10-15% of your weekly wage, I don't think there is any set amount, I certainly would not want or expect my friends to put in more than they could comfortably afford just to conform. The most I could afford would be about £50, but I tend to buy store vouchers rather than give money as this can be frittered away and not actually spent on anything in particular, £50 does not go far these days.
2007-06-12 05:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of wedding it is, and whether or not you bring a date. The rule of thumb is that you are supposed to pay for your dinner (and your date's) and then give a gift on top of it. If you go to a wedding with a 5-hour open bar and sit-down dinner on a Saturday night, it's probably around $100 a plate. So you would give $150 or more, unless you brought a date, which means that you would give $250 or more.
2007-06-11 22:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by katinkabella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you can afford. I generally spend about $20-40 on a gift so I would give about that. For something cute, the Japanese only give amounts that aren't immediately divisible. ($100 in one bill instead of two 50s) So there's always that for tradition.
2007-06-12 01:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by ofacheshiregrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you can afford! If the couple knows you're a millionare, then $20.00 will seem a little chinchy! but, if you're a college student or just starting out, or what have you, then they will be greatful for whatever you give!
Personally, I spend a minimum of $50.00 on any wedding gift. More depending on the closeness of me and my husband to the new happy couple!
2007-06-11 17:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people say you should cover what you think your plate cost, not sure where it came from.
I say that a good rule of thumb is 10-15% of what your weekly income is. You can add more if you are really close to them. Its kind of stupid to not be able to eat for two weeks because you "had to cover the cost of your plate" for one meal. If the couple can't afford the cost without your money they shouldn't be throwing a wedding that expensive. Its not a fundraiser.
2007-06-11 19:24:16 · answer #10 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically people spend between aobut $50 to $100 on gifts so about that in money should be sufficient. They will be greatful for anything =)
2007-06-11 17:48:50 · answer #11 · answered by heathermarie56093 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋