For a friend- not a close friend, but friend nonetheless.
How much do you spend?
2007-08-21 12:19:52 · 13 answers · asked by Squeaker 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
it's a nice gesture - you could always just make it a gift certificate - even $25 bucks is sure to be appreciated!
2007-08-21 18:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are always voluntary for a wedding. Whether or not one chooses to attend does not affect this.
If you would like to give them a gift, then do so. If you prefer not to for whatever reason, then don't. There is no obligation, but it is always a graceful and welcome gesture.
As for how much to spend, that is between you and your budget. Decide how much money you can comfortably spend on a gift, and then choose something in that price range. How much this is has nothing to do, once again, with whether or not you are attending the wedding.
As I said in the beginning, a gift is purely voluntary. It's pricetag is not calculated against how much the reception meal would cost or how much you are saving the couple in meals by not attending. After all, it would be the height of impertinance for a guest to attempt to discover how much was spent on his entertainment, or how much was saved by his decision to stay home instead.
Whether or not you decide to send a gift, it would be a lovely thought to send a personal note along with your regrets about being unable to attend the wedding. In that note, be sure to wish the happy couple joy and offer them your best wishes for a long, happy life together.
2007-08-21 19:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by gileswench 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Though some bridal couples seem to believe otherwise, gifts are required only for showers and children's birthday parties. For all other occasions, gifts are voluntary. There is never a time when sending a gift is considered rude, so if you want to send something, you are free to do so. But you are equally free to send a note (3 or 4 sentences) of congratulations only.
2007-08-21 20:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you should send a gift...you don't HAVE to, but it's a nice gesture.
Depending on your monetary situation (and that of the happy couple), I'd say something in the nature of $50 upwards...I'm thinking of when a cousin of mine got married...they were registered at several stores and had a list you could print out of what they wanted. I found something that I could afford on one of the lists and **voila!!** task done!!!
OR...if you have friends who prefer, a gift card is ALWAYS a nice idea because they can use it to get something they might prefer, but it might not be in stock at the time you want to buy it.
Good luck!
2007-08-21 19:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by bitadkins 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would be nice to send a gift the amount doesnt matter much as the gesture.
2007-08-21 21:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by Marquel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would certainly send a small token gift. the amount depends on your income, and how good a friend.
myself, for just a friend probably fifty bucks or less. an acquaintance probably under thirty bucks.
a close friend, well, then it is probably over a hundred bucks.
2007-08-21 19:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by itsjustyouandmebabe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want to. Gifts are never required for a wedding.
I would give a nice card and something reasonably priced from their registry if its someone you talk to often.
2007-08-22 09:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People send gifts when they can not make it base on their relationship with the Bride or Groom. On the average minimal is about fifty dollars!! But do what you are comfortable with doing!
2007-08-21 19:30:29 · answer #8 · answered by sexychocolatecity21 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd send one if you're going to bump into him/her on a frequent basis. You were invited though ?
2007-08-21 19:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by Postdoctoralfellow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were invited then yes, I would say about $25-50 would be a nice gesture and maybe a card to Congratulate them. Have a great evening! : )
2007-08-21 19:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by PennyLane 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋