2007-06-21 08:19:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Depends on how much you spent on wedding stuff. Does the couple want $? If they didn't specifically say they want $, get something off the registry.
2007-06-21 08:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mia1385 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wedding gift is based on your personal relationship with the Bride and/or Groom.
Brother or sister?
College roommate?
Childhood friend or neighbor?
Long lost cousin?
Co-worker?
If the wedding is ULTRAFORMAL the wedding gift should be in the range of $250 to $1000
If the wedding is FORMAL the wedding gift should be in the range of $250 to $500
If the wedding is SEMIFORMAL the wedding gift should be in the range of $100 to $250
If the wedding is INFORMAL or casual the gift should be $50 to $150
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-06-21 16:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on a lot of factors...how close are you to the groom (and couple)? if you are his BFF and/or brother, that means more than just a friend. also, your geographical region says a lot. big cities like NYC, Miami, LA, etc definitely throw weddings that could knock the socks off of other areas of the country. this means that the couple is spending more per person at the wedding, ergo you spend more on the gift. personally, i feel presents are best left for the bridal shower and one should ALWAYS give money at a wedding. the couple could use the money towards a down payment on a house perhaps? more so than they could use the 6qt mixer, in my opinion. rule of thumb for best man/maid of honor/close friend of the couple/siblings...give $100 more than the couple paid per plate, no less than $250. of course, that's if you could swing it. and how much you spend on the bachelor party should NEVER get factored into how much you spend for the wedding gift...no double gifting allowed!
2007-06-21 15:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by tvelez128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none.I fef would not give any of your wedding party members money for a gift. A gift card is okay but no money. It yells "you were as important as the officiate." Buy him a nice gift if it's too late for that then get a gift card to his favorite store or rest. for atleast $50. Let him know that you are thankful that he was in your wedding. Don't give him money that's too much like a tip.
2007-06-21 15:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by nodesignerdogs4me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You really cannot put an amount on a gift because it is the thought that counts and by you putting an amount on the gift you might be making it harder for the other person.
2007-06-21 15:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by blackdiamond712002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is your brother, i think a little more is needed to give
but is you are the best man, you must know what the new couple needs. i see money as a gift cousins and aunts give. i love opening presents and would love to see what my best friend got me. maybe a really nice waffle maker?
2007-06-21 15:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Christina V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your financial situation. A good ballpark could be like $100 especially if you are already doing a bachelor's party, etc.
2007-06-21 15:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by decrucian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not about the dollar amount spent, but the thought. It's not worth going into debt over, but get something nice that is within your budget.
2007-06-21 15:23:15 · answer #8 · answered by jazzviolin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on where you live, how much of you already spent on parties, etc...but I think 100 is about the average - if you live in Staten Island it might be higher, if you live in smallville it's probably less!
2007-06-21 15:33:02 · answer #9 · answered by Res 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$100-$200
2007-06-21 15:50:52 · answer #10 · answered by LC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋