for a close friend or close family member?
a distant cousin or a co-worker?
What about a graduation for a nephew (very close to parents)?
graduation for distant cousins child?
2007-06-27 05:05:20 · 13 answers · asked by samira 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Of course it depends on the reception but average:
$100 for family or close friend's wedding and maybe $50 for distant cousin or co-worker.
graduation for nephew-$50-$100 depending on what you can afford
for distant cousins child -$25-$50.
2007-06-27 05:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you're going to the wedding. My mom always taught me to give a gift even if I can't attend the wedding.
Close Friend/Family Member -Depends on if I've already spent a lot of money helping with showers and shower gifts, etc. $100 or more, but like I said, it depends.
Cousin or co-worker, If I got to the wedding $100, if I don't attend, I send a card with $50.
Graduation for a close relative $50
Graduation for a not close friend or relative $25
2007-06-27 05:24:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your situation, our best man and his girlfriend live paycheck to paycheck and they only gave us $20, but we knew it was a lot for them since they just had a baby and they barely make ends meet. Our close family and friends all averaged about $50-100. My dad's cousins, which I don't really know, pitched in and got some stuff off our registry that probably totaled about $60 between 2 people.
I'd give at least $30-50 for a nephew you are close to the family of. Distant people, I got invited to an open house for a girl I've never met (work with her dad) so I sent $20 in a card since I couldn't make the party.
2007-06-27 05:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of answers requested with one question.
For the weddings for family, or a close friend $100=$250+, however much you can afford and are comfortable giving.
A distant cousin $100, a co=worker $75= $100.
The close nephew $100 or $100+.
The distant cousins child, I don't know, however much you think you can afford, especially if you have children of your own.
2007-06-27 05:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really can vary. You should look at your budget. Then go to their registry.
I would spend more money on a close friend than a distant realitve or co-worker.
A person i feel close to would be over $50 because of my budget. If I could spend more I would.
Alot of times for coworkers you might all chip in what you can afford and then buy the gift based on what you raised.
2007-06-27 05:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by snowwhite_in_a_glass_case 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, etiquette DOES NOT specify the amount you need to give for a gift. Anyone who tells you you need to 'cover your plate' is flat out wrong. Give what you can afford.
For family, I try to give about $100 -- for immediate family I would give more. For a co-worker, I try to give around $50 if I can afford it at the time.
In most instances, I try to send a gift as I do not wish for everyone to know what I spent. My favorite is a personalized wedding crock from Plow & Hearth. You can get it with the couple's name & wedding date. It's unique, nice looking, affordable, and (the best part) it's an actual gift.
2007-06-27 05:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by retropink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close friend or family member: at least $150 per person. This will pay for you and your guest with some extra. Unless it is some crazy destination wedding.
Distant cousin or coworker: at least $75 per person.
By per person I mean, dounle it if you bring a date.
A Graduation is no big deal like a wedding where the bride and groom paid thousands so you can drink all night. $50 for a nephew. $100 for direct family.
2007-06-27 05:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Chief 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think a good rule is to start at 10% of your weekly income for the wedding gift. You can give more or less depending on how close they are to you. It should be what you can afford. I am a college student without a lot of money. Giving $100 would be nice but since that's two whole weeks of income for me it's not possible.
I think the rule of "covering your plate" is extremely stupid. The couple shouldn't throw a party they couldn't afford and the guests shouldn't have to not eat for a week because they had to cover an overpriced plate.
2007-06-27 05:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
around $50 bucks usually - $100 for a close friend/family
same for graduation - though I bought my deareat niece an Apple notebook for hers (she's like a duaghter to me)
2007-06-27 05:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think etiquette says you are suppose to at least cover the cost of your and your guests dinner I usually estimate that at like $60 a plate and wind up giving 150-200 to give a little on top.....more for good friends.
2007-06-27 05:13:05 · answer #10 · answered by cynthiahealy 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋