i've invited to my coworker's wedding. i'm planning to bring a guest too. since no rsvp is required, i suspect that it would be a reception with finger foods (no formal dinner). how much of a wedding gift i should get in the fact that i'm bringing a guest with me?
2007-07-04 06:35:24 · 17 answers · asked by MoniJ 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Give how much you can afford. When I was young and broke, I ususally gave about a $25 gift. Now that I am older and can afford more, I usually buy off the registry for $50 to $100.
2007-07-04 06:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you give the Bride and Groom as a wedding gift has absolutely nothing to do with what is being served after the ceremony. Just because the Bride and Groom did not have a RSVP card does not mean that appetizers will be served . . it could be a cold or hot buffet . . or it could be just wedding cake and punch.
Your wedding gift should be based on your personal relationship with the Bride and/or Groom not the going rate of cheese and crackers or a chicken dinner.
Brother or sister?
Aunt or uncle?
College roommate?
Co-worker? yes!
Do you work with this person on a hourly or daily basis . . or just once in a while? Do you socialize with this person after work hours? If you are good friends, then you should give this person a nice gift.
Also, did your invitation say "and guest?" If it did not say "and guest," then you really shouldn't take a guest with you.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-07-04 13:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gift you give shouldn't be based upon what kind of reception they are having or if you are bringing a guest or not. Average wedding gifts for someone in a decent financial situation usually start at about $50 and go up depending upon how close you are to one or both of the newly married couple and how much you can afford. You can always just buy something off of the registry.
2007-07-04 06:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by its about time 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You gift based on how you feel about the wedding couple and what you can afford to give. That has nothing to do with what they are serving at their reception.
We have GOT to get rid of the idea that you have to "cover your plate" when invited to a wedding. It is a joining of 2 people in marriage, not a charity fundraiser.
2007-07-04 08:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of wedding you're going to should not be the determining factor in what you give.
How close you are to the bride & groom, how much you like them, and how much you can comfortably afford should be your criteria.
If you like your coworker $100 worth, then give a $100 gift. If you only like them $25 worth, then only give a $25 gift.
It really is that simple.
2007-07-05 09:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a wedding gift is based on how much you care for the person, not how much you are being fed. the min. amount of a gift or cash should always be 25-30 dollars.
2007-07-04 06:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by Christina V 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gift you get is not contingant on the reception, get a gift that will reflect what you will always think of the couple.
2007-07-08 04:36:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely only give a $25 gift card, especially if it's not a close co-worker. That should be plenty. Have fun!
2007-07-04 06:43:38 · answer #8 · answered by Devika P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amount doesn't depend on the type of reception place, but your relationship to the person. for a good friend, at least $50pp, so 100 for you and your date.
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2007-07-05 00:08:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋