I was told about $100 with a card. Is it ok to put cash in the card? Do you bring it to the reception or wedding?
2007-07-06 05:56:25 · 27 answers · asked by bear 1977 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
100.00 is perfect..bring it to the reception..there is usually a basket to put it in ;)
2007-07-06 05:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you can afford and how close you are. Assuming you are going with a date, $100 is generally the minimum acceptable amount around here. $150 is better. If you're really close (or can afford it), try for $100 per guest.
A nice crisp $100 bill is ok. Gift cards at a store where they have resistered is good too. A check is also fine. You can put it in a card or in a small box taped to the card if you want.
Bring it to the reception. And don't expect them to open it. I have been to MANY weddings lately and I have never EVER seen gifts opened.
If you buy something off their registry, the polite thing to do is send it to their home rather than bring it to the wedding. Anything much bigger than an envelope will be an added hassle for them to deal with carting back after the reception is over.
2007-07-06 13:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by yreviewer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are not a shopper cash is the best way to go. you usually are suppose to offer 50 to 100 per head of the couple so you are in the right ball park. the cash gift is usually present at the reception in an evelope b/c cash gifts are put into a money bag that either the bride or the maid of honor will be carrying or if it's a traditonal wedding some brides will have the guests pin the money onto her dress. if you want to go with buying a gift, most brides & grooms have bridal registries. some people get the list and purchase the gift elsewhere due to cheaper prices in that case be sure to enclose a gift receipt ***nobody likes getting 2 of the same gift. happy gift picking
2007-07-06 13:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by chuckles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold Hard Cash!!!!! You can't go wrong with that.
Yes, put the money in a card and bring it to the wedding. Normally, they will have a table set up before the wedding to put the gifts on. Otherwise, surely they'll be a table at the reception.
2007-07-06 13:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by beanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While you can put the cash in the card, and put the card into an envelope, that could be a dangerous thing to do if you are giving the gift at either the wedding or the reception. A card is easily lost in all the excitement, and the money is too easily stolen. If you want to give cash, it's better if you send it to the couple when they get home from their honeymoon, and address it to the both of them at their 'new' address under their 'new married name' if there is one.
If you would rather give a regular gift, it's tradtional to give them small household appliances, dishes, glasses, silverware or stainless steel flatware, or even an assortment of 'kitchen gadgets ... plus things like sheets, blankets, towels, and even small rugs if you know them well and can choose one they want. My husband is a fine artist, and we give a small piece of his artwork that is 'appropriate' for the two of them. Think of your 'relationship' with the people who are getting married, and give them a gift that is 'appropriate' to that ... of course money is ALWAYS acceptable, but if you are just a 'casual friend' I think the $100 may be a 'bit much' unless you are known to be fairly well off and extremely generous.
2007-07-06 13:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wedding gifts used to be things needed around the home like small appliances, dinner ware, etc. Since most couples have all those things before they get married, cash and gifr cards are quite acceptable although $100 seems like a lot. Usually, there is a table at the reception for gifts.
2007-07-06 12:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would benefit more from the cash than a gift card. Place the $100 bill into a greeting card and take it to the reception. Have fun while you're there!
2007-07-06 12:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by JellyBean 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can put cash in the card, but give it to the best man at the reception if there is no card box.
2007-07-06 23:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do ck just incase. git a nice card. See if they are registered anywhere, (Herbergers, Target, Macys, can ck online too. If you can find a nice gift for under $100 save ya money) Bring it, gift or card to the reception, less they have to move over (lose) if the reception is at a different location.
2007-07-06 13:02:06 · answer #9 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to put cash in a card in my opinion! I would LOVE to get $100 Cash! I would take it to the reception, thats usually were the bride and groom open gifts!
2007-07-06 13:00:32 · answer #10 · answered by jgleaves06 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is perfectly OK to put the cash in the card. I would bring it to the reception as they are usually better set up to receive gifts there.
2007-07-06 12:59:22 · answer #11 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋