A former supervisor invited me and my boyfriend to her upcoming wedding. I still see her maybe 1-2x/year to catch up on things. I've never met her fiance but I thought it was really nice of her to invite us. There was no registry mentioned so I'm planning on giving money.....but I don't know how much to give. Any ideas???
2007-07-20 08:00:23 · 23 answers · asked by kimmer 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
50.00 to a non-relative
2007-07-20 08:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by ersof59 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went dateless to a co-workers wedding once and decided to give $80.00 as a gift - since I was alone (I would normally give like $100-125 if I had a date)...and after the wedding was done, I saw the bride and she actually metioned how cheap my gift was. We are no longer friends, obviously. lol
Since you only see her a few times a year, I do like the idea of a $50.00 bed bath and beyond card - or target, macy's - that kinda thing. Gift Cards are such a nice gift!
2007-07-20 08:14:02 · answer #2 · answered by sunshineday2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
100
2007-07-21 01:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by rxing 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People never mention a registry in the invite. They probably are. Look up Macy's, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and JC Penney websites to make sure. If you don't find anything then give $50 to $75.
2007-07-20 08:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
50
2007-07-20 08:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by DIXIEMS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoa... excuse me for being out of line, but since when did the style of reception dictate the appropriate value of a wedding gift? And WHEN did it become the guests' responsibility to "cover costs"???
Back to the question - stay within your personal buget, first and foremost. I would say $50 is a good middlepoint; if you can afford more and want to give it, do so! If you can't afford $50, do what you can but maybe in the form of a gift card. (I personally prefer gift cards anyway, and you can get AMEX or VISA ones if you want the couple to have that kind of flexibility.)
2007-07-20 09:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I always give $100 or so as a gift from both me and my date. Based on the gifts I received at my wedding, $100 is pretty standard for a couple to give.
2007-07-20 09:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by not margaret 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you only see her once or twice a year, give Little more than what you would think is the cost of your plates.
But if I were you I'd give even little more cuz you might want to be nice since you may need her as a job reference in the future or something like that.
2007-07-20 08:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by moose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where they are having the reception. Is it at someones house or is it at a hall. If it is at a hall you can give them a call and see what the price ranges are of a per plate dinner. Then go from there. Usually on the low end its 25 a plate but thats the low low end. You also have to factor in if its an open bar.
2007-07-20 08:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like this is a fairly casual relationship, so it's really up to you, but I think I would rather give a specific gift, such as a gift certificate for dinner and theater tickets, or for a very practical store like Bed, Bath and Beyond. The amount is really up to you.
2007-07-20 08:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IMO, wedding gifts should start at 10% of your monthly income. Based on how close you are to the couple and how many weddings you are attending that month you can raise or lower that percentage. (1,000 a month...give $100 bucks)
The "rule" that has recently developed about covering your plate is retarded. The couple shouldn't throw an extravagant party if they can't afford one hoping you will pick up the bill with gifts and you shouldn't be stuck eating Ramen noodles for a month because your friend had a $100 plate dinner.
2007-07-20 08:04:36 · answer #11 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋