It is a very nice dinner at a very nice resturant
2007-08-04 01:22:14 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Rick 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I hate the idea that there is some set amount you are expected to give. It's just what you can afford and feel comfortable giving. That's why it's a gift!
2007-08-04 03:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 200. Figure dinner is going to run at least 100 per person and you usually give a bit more than what the dinner costs. Weddings in NY are ridiculously expensive. It's a balancing act. Don't break the bank, but don't be cheap either. (Personally I would start at 300. - assuming you are going as a couple) Don't give gift cards either. To be honest they are a pain in the neck and limit what you can do with the cash. They may want to use it for a vacation, a home improvement, savings for a house, etc. It's a bit presumptuous to limit where they can spend the money.
2007-08-04 06:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by JM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an individual, $100-$150 is a good gift for an NYC wedding.
As a couple, you'd want to double that
***Not really sure why I got a thumbs-down on this one...unless you've been to an NYC wedding, you'd have no idea HOW expensive they are...my answer was RIGHT if not, in some cases LESS money than people actually give.
2007-08-04 01:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
This might be just me but I usually give no less than $100. for family and $50. for friends and a gift certificate reflecting either the restaurant or something associated with the wedding that they as a married couple can go back and visit later on.
2007-08-04 01:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by Boston Pattianne55 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a new bride and a NY-er, first off, give what you can afford. I wouldn't want or expect any of my guests to have gone into debt to give us a gift. If you can afford to do so, I would suggest 100 a person. It really boils down to your budget and your degree of closeness with the couple.
2007-08-06 07:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think that it depends on how close you are or your relationship to the couple! We give 100.00 for friends thats 50.00 a person but we give 250.00 to close family like sister brothers! Of course if it was my best friend i ould give 250.00! So its a judgement call good luck!!
2007-08-04 03:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by RedSoxRock!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 in cash or a gift certificate is probably the average. If you feel that's not enough (what do you guess-timate they are spending on your dinner?), add a small gift along with it or more cash.
The bride will usually appreciate a gift certificate for a home decorating store or department store. Grooms usually like home improvement stores.
It is ALWAYS classier to give a gift certificate than actual cash, but both will be appreciated.
2007-08-04 01:53:30 · answer #7 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you aren't really "expected" to give money at the reception... you can give how ever much you want or feel comfortable giving.
you can bring it in a card and leave it at the gift table or if you prefer you can hand it to the bride or groom when you greet them as the new mr and mrs
2007-08-04 01:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
$200 minimum for a couple. If alone you can give more or less depending on your relationship to the couple & your finances of course.
2007-08-04 01:28:03 · answer #9 · answered by birdie 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Whatever amount the individual feels they can afford.
2007-08-05 08:25:25 · answer #10 · answered by ds37x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋