I would prefer to get a really nice card and put a check in it but how much is acceptable? I can look her up in registrys but am at college having a hard time getting to a store plus, I would rather not have to bring something huge with me to the reception. I have not met this sister yet but have met the rest of his family so I am wondering what an accpetable gift of money would be or if I really should get a gift or a gift card...any suggestions?
2007-09-04 12:01:22 · 7 answers · asked by A.I.Disguise 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Gift card in the $20-$35 range should suffice. You might be able to get a gift card for the store they registered at via the internet.
If this range is too high for your budget (you are a student after all), take a look the colors she selected and pick up kitchen towels, etc for her new home. Small and lightweight and if even if she didn't register for them, you know that they will use them.
2007-09-04 12:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, gifts should NOT be brought to the ceremony or reception if at all possible just because if everyone brought their gifts it would take up waaaay too much room and there would be a hassle of transporting it and making sure nothing was lost or broken... If you WANT to get something from their registry, a lot of times registries are available online and you can order from the internet and have it shipped directly to their door...
if you really want to just do a card with money, thats fine... and there really is no set amount. Its kind of what you can afford. Some of my wedding gifts ranged from $25 checks to $200 checks...
If you want to get a gift card, I'd say get a gift card for the store they are registered at... that way if there is something on their registry that they dont end up getting, they can use the gift card to help them get it...
2007-09-04 20:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rule for giving a wedding gift is you spend as much money on their gift as they are paying to feed you. If their meals are running $100 a head then a gift from you and your BF should be worth $200. Obviously you are a student and may not be able to afford that so I would say $100 would be fine.
I just got married and didn't have a large traditional wedding, just close friends and family. We didn't receive anything less then $100 from each individual, we even had people give us $300 each. We didn't register and places we liked getting gift cards from were Bed, Bath & Beyond, Linens N Things, The Container Store, Target, and Macy's. I think gift cards are great, but cash is always good, I would suggest using cash rather then a check because if they are going on a honeymoon it could be weeks before it's depositted.
2007-09-04 19:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by SpaceyLacey 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have not met her yet I would say 25-50 bucks is nice, and a gift card is better than a check. A tip, put your return address label on the card so they know where to send the thank you note.
2007-09-04 19:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by my_son_wants_to_know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get something with your boyfriend, don't do a separate gift. Send him your contribution or perhaps he will pick up the tab and you can sign the card. Do $50 or whatever you can afford. She knows you are in school and would prefer the pleasure of your company to a gift, I'm sure.
2007-09-04 19:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by ETicket 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would just pitch in with the b/f on a gift and card.
2007-09-04 19:16:03 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gift card is better because giving out money to her u havin not met her yet is weird.. so a gift card to macy's is good.. because they have grets stuff for houses or bombay!
2007-09-04 19:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋