My husband's Father is getting married tomorrow for the 3rd time. How much should we give him? First of all I think he shouldnt be taking money from us bc its his child and we recently had a baby but if we have to give a gift I was just wondering what everyone thinks is a good amount.
2007-06-30 17:33:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Just so everyone knows we put $200 in a card already. I was just looking to see what everyone thought.
2007-06-30 18:01:32 · update #1
That's absolutely a wonderful gift. I wouldn't worry about anymore. Even $100.00 would've been plenty. You are very generous. God bless you and your husband and congratulations on the new baby!
2007-07-02 10:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by kystarlyte_kystarlight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good gift for 3rd marriage?
1. A pretty photo frame for a wedding picture.
2. A gift certificate to a favorite restaurant.
3. Sheets with the highest thread count you can afford.
Personally, I would not give a $200 gift for a 3rd marriage. But I can understand that your hubby might want to, because it is his dad.
Congrats on the birth of your child, and have fun at the wedding.
2007-07-01 06:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift does not have to be money. If you feel that you should bring a gift, just go and buy something for their home, or perhaps a gift card for a certain store. I just got married a few weeks ago, and my family gave me alot of memorable items that were from my family. Those were even more important then the cash and gift cards in my opinion!
This was my husbands and my second wedding, and honestly we did not expect a thing from anyone. However we did recieve quite a few items. see if they created a registry or find out what they want most. It could be that they just want your presence more then anything.
2007-07-01 00:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by countrymomv4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts and money are never required whether you can attend or not, no matter how many times this wedding would make it.
$200 is a very very generous gift. Especially with you just having a baby. I would have done $50 or $100.
As long as you can afford it. If money will be tight, don't give them so much.
"think he shouldn't be taking money from us bc its his child"
What? He isn't taking money from you, you are giving him a gift of money.
2007-07-01 08:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am sure that your father in law probaly doesn't even expect a gift from you, just you being there to enjoy the happy day, would be present enough. Get them a nice card, and if you are still dead set on getting them a gift, why don't you give them a coupon, you know you can make it up yourself, for a night out for dinner and a movie. That would be specal and personal, and I am sure it's something that no one else will give them.
2007-07-01 00:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to get a gift, they are not mandatory. Plus, I'm sure he wouldn't really care. Get them a very nice congratulatory card and leave it at that. You two don't have the money right now, and I'm sure that his father (or anybody else getting married) would want someone to go into debt just to get them a present. I certainly didn't! If you really feel you must... I'd give them whatever you feel you can afford to give up toward a gift... maybe $50 if you can swing it, otherwise $25.
Good luck.
2007-07-01 00:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Uh, money just seems wrong for you and your husband to give - you should be choosing a gift which is more personal - and you don't have to spend a lot of money, that's not the point....
2007-07-01 06:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give them money, but a gift is a must, I think.
It doesn't have to be expensive, just a lil something with a cute card. A photo album is a great idea.
They are starting a new life together, and people likes to capture memories in pictures, so they would have a nice way to organice them... Good luck!
2007-07-01 00:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by MONICA B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If money is tight, then think sentimental gifts. They are usually cheaper, yet more meaningful so it evens out. :) One of my favorite gifts was a really nice photo frame with mine and my husbands name and the date of our wedding engraved. You can them at things remembered for 20-40 bucks.
2007-07-01 00:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Chrissy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've already given the $200, I think that is plenty. If not, I would go with something like a piece of silver... or something of the sort. Something nice to display in their home.
Best of luck!!!
2007-07-01 02:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by Meg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋