For a "solid" friend of 10 years, how much money should I give as gift for the new couple (we're all pretty young age wise for the whole gift list thing, plus I'm friends with the groom, don't know the bride too well)? I always thought at least $100 was standard & I gave $100 for the last wedding I attended, while bringing a date. However, I am flying solo for this one (didn't even have the option of bringing a guest) and I'm hearing different opinions on how much to give. A little help would be appreciated.
2007-06-13 16:32:12 · 9 answers · asked by hazywazey 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You always want to cover the price of your dinner at the very least. That's kind of the golden rule with any sort of formal occassion that my family and I have always gone by. But if you can't afford that, do what you can, I'm sure they'll appreciate it either way.
2007-06-14 03:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a guy thing--my husband likes to give as much as he can for wedding gifts esp. for young first marriages. I don't really care anymore---it's just money. Don't put yourself out to impress the bride and groom. I think $100 is a fine amount. So would $20 or $2000. Hey if you got it, give it. If you don't, you don't--they would feel bad if you gave above your means.
I think if you are going to put out less than $20 then maybe a thoughtful gift might be better--I could be wrong. It's a gift, you're the giver, give what you want.
no,no, this makes me mad. It's a social thing--if they are going to snoot down their noses at you if you don't give up to their standards then this is very upsetting. If you are really that worried about it then don't even go--had to go out of town unexpectedly. ( see how mean I can be)
This was a very good question and very hard to answer. I think you should get best question.
2007-06-13 19:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it should be a set amount of how much to give.
As much as how much you can afford & how much your comfortable giving.
$100. I think is fine & with all the other guest & family giving to the couple they should come out nicely & I just hope they use the money toward something practical for their future together.
Also I think a savings bond is a nice gift.
Good luck to you & your friends
2007-06-13 16:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sherry O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give whatever you can afford...period. It doesn't matter if you bring a date or not--it doesn't matter if the reception is a 7 course meal, or chips and salsa. You give what you can afford to give. If that's $100, then give that, if it's $20, then you give that, and it's the couple's responsibility to graciously accept the gift, and acknowledge it with a thank you note.
2007-06-13 18:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give however much you can afford.
If you kept in contact a lot throughout the years I'd give $50-$100.
2007-06-14 06:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were going to go with a money gift I would say around $150-200 that would be a great amount of money that could really help them out if they needed it, even if they don't need they could always use it, who couldn't lol, but I also agree with Christina V that would be a nice gift idea also
2007-06-13 16:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by PennyLane 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you have known this person for a long time, i would buy a gift. money tends to come from family members who do not know you well. but if i have known you for 10 years, one would think you know me well enough to buy me a gift. my suggestion is buying them the whole bath set, towels, tissue box holders, that sorta thing, and putting it in a wicker laundry basket. looks very nice on the gift table
2007-06-13 16:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Christina V 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Australia the norm is $50.00 per person. So as a couple put in $100.
2007-06-13 17:45:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say 150 maybe 200
2007-06-13 16:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋