I've only seen her a couple of times in my life. Both my brother and I will be attending. How much money should we give from the both of us? (We are not giving a gift, as they only want money.)
2007-08-24 05:31:54 · 15 answers · asked by kiki 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
hmm. anywhere inbetween 100-250 should be good
2007-08-24 05:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
This question is entirely between you and your bank account.
Do not take into consideration any of the following: how much the wedding/your meal is costing (that was the couple's decision and it would be the height of impertinance to even guess at the pricetag), how closely you are related by birth (some second cousins are close friends, but you barely know yours; why would you give a large amount of money to someone you've only met a couple times?), whether or not you are bringing a date/spouse (they made up the guest list, and one must assume they have the means to pay for it without expecting guests to pay their own way), how much anybody else can afford to give.
The only things you need to consider here are how much money you have available to give and how much of available funds you feel like spending on a wedding gift for the happy couple.
If you have the money and feel like spending it this way, you can give them a thousand dollars.
If you are on a tight budget and have little to give, they should be gracious if you hand them even a dollar bill.
You are completely within your rights to give no more than a congratulatory card...or even to skip the card.
Give according to your means and priorities. Only you know the amount that works out to.
2007-08-24 07:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by gileswench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, people sure seem to expect a lot for a wedding gift, based on some of these answers. $300? You've got to be kidding me! My whole wedding cost less than that!
I would say get one nice card, and put a $50 in it. That's $25 from each of you, and since you're not really close, that's definately enough.
2007-08-24 06:17:02 · answer #3 · answered by Queen Queso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50
2007-08-27 17:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by hardlyworkinwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe for giving money you are to give what it cost per person to attend the reception like if she paid 50 ahead then you give 50 and so on. Basically you are paying for your meal.
2007-08-27 07:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by My Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$108 each. My second cousin has his wedding on Saturday
2017-01-04 22:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by B.Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between $50 and $100 from each of you ($100 - $200)
2007-08-24 05:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
First it is rude to ask for money!! Second you give what you can afford to give them there is no rule on what you have to give or spend! They should be happy you are joining them on your special day. (From a bride) Hope you have fun and I have helped.
2007-08-24 07:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by typicalcagirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say maybe $25 from each of you. I mean it's only your second cousin and it's not like you are close to them or anything since you've only seen her a couple of times in your life.
2007-08-24 05:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by ♥chicks♥ 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
50 bucks
2007-08-24 05:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by blooming_pretty_rose 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think $50.00 collectively would be just great.
Think in terms of what the amount of money you choose could be used for. You could also get a gift card from a popular home store.
2007-08-24 05:40:11 · answer #11 · answered by ga.peach67 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋