Is $300 too much to give a friend as a wedding gift?
2007-07-13 16:37:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
it sounds like a lot to me, but if that is what you want to give, i say give. you are a very generous friend.
2007-07-13 16:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Christina V 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Deciding on a wedding gift should be like deciding any other gift such as birthdays or christmas (but of course a wedding is once in a lifetime so much more important than annual holidays ). It all depends on your financial situation or how close you are to that person.
A lot of people seem to think they have to "pay for their plate" at weddings...but weddings are not for profit. You give what you want to give and what you can afford to give.
With that said I think $300 is very generous and the couple will very much appreciate your generousity since weddings are getting more and more expensive these days.
2007-07-14 05:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may be the 'amazing generous friend'. It's more than I would ever expect to get from a friend, and would probably blink a few times when seeing it. If that's what you want to give them, then by all means go ahead with it. I would imagine around $100 - $150 which is a very nice gift.
Good luck :) Enjoy the wedding!
2007-07-14 17:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This person is obviously a very special friend to you. If you can afford it then do it. Also bear in mind though that your friend may be embarrassed by such a lavish gift if they are not used to such expensive things. However if you are normally the type of person to spend a lot on gifts then they will see it as normal and just you and not be embarrassed.
so in summary the $300 gift is great as long as:
1) you can afford it
2) your friend (and partner) will not be embarrassed by it.
What is it by the way??!!
2007-07-14 03:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if the friend is a really good close friend, how many poeople are you taking with you to the wedding, and how much your friend's wedding cost ( if it's a fancy expensive reception) then I don't think it's too much.
2007-07-14 12:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
300 is good. you may be able to give less depending on how much a person the wedding is. i usually give 300 tho from me and my fiance
2007-07-14 02:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more than usual but considering that my food alone at my wedding was 89 per person and weddings are now so exspensive that the standard should go up a bit.
2007-07-13 23:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mom to Ben and Sam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WOW
If they are a close friend that is a wonderful amount to give to them for their wedding day!
If they are only a casual friend, then that is way too much.
If you won't be in a bind giving that much, feel free to do so!
2007-07-14 10:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a few things like where is the wedding, is it super fancy, how long have you known the person. Normally I would give $200 for a friend but if we are really good friends I would give $250.
2007-07-14 00:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lee 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
depends. what is your intent? to give the ultimate gift? or to flatter? if it is something you know they want or need, a gift is a gift, no matter the price tag. if, however, you are giving a lavish gift as a statement, it's too much.
2007-07-13 23:51:04 · answer #10 · answered by Chickadeedee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of friend. if you are a family friend that has been around for a long time, i think it is appropriate and will be greatly appreciated. however, if you are just a friend, even a good friend, it may make the bride and groom feel uncomfortable that you gave such a generous gift.
2007-07-13 23:43:12 · answer #11 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋