I was invited to a wedding of a girl that I'm not that great of friends with. I was actually very surprised I got invited. But anyways I would like to give them cash as a gift because they are on a pretty tight budget. I am going to the wedding by myself. I'm still a student so I'm not made out of money, but at the same time I don't want to be cheap. Our dads have been in the fire dept together for like 25 years. So how much should I give?
Any help and ideas would be appreciated!
2007-09-21 04:29:19 · 30 answers · asked by Megan R 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you can afford it, $50. If not, $25 would work. SHe knows you are a student, so it's not like you are holding back.
2007-09-21 04:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't give cash at a wedding. If they are running a tight budget I would do a gift cert. at a grocery store or somewhere they may enjoy going together. $25.00 bucks is the aveg. price people spend on gifts. Also if you Dad is not going maybe he would like to donate some for the gift and both names could be on it since he is a friend of her Dads. Then if your Dad gives some maybe 40 bucks 20 each way or something. Remember they are on a tight budget so I am sure they will be happy with any amount. Just consider a gift card somewhere where they can use it for things they may need or might enjoy.
2007-09-21 11:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by bigjuggies79 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
someone here said their friend, abride to be, wants her guests to give her $200-$250 for a wedding gift is a real piece of work - someone is sure full of herself!
as a student with a limited income your gift could be as little as twenty bucks and it would be understood, she knows you are as student and will appreciate the sacrifice.
is this bride to be a student? perhaps other student/friends of yours going and you all could chip in for a gift?
are your parents going to the wedding? perhaps the three of you could go together on a gift.
if not and you want to do it alone you could buy an assortment of nice candles, or a bud vase, or a gift basket of coffees and teas.
check out her registry, i am sure you will find something there that is price appropriate for you. i just think gifts are better than cash.
get a beautiful card and tuck what you can inside it, and enjoy the wedding.
2007-09-21 12:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by itsjustyouandmebabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a student, a gift off their registry might be more meaningful. You could spend $25 on something they want or give them $25 cash. The smaller cash looks a bit meager vs. some lower priced gift off the registry.
2007-09-21 11:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by OP-lo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$25 or $50
2007-09-21 11:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Andy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually gifts of money are decided by the closeness of the relationship to the couple. They are usually reserved for to come from family members who have the welfare of the couple in mind. A household appliance they may need, or a decorative piece for the house, etc., is usually more in line to give from more distant guests. However, if money is your only thought, then a token gift of $25-50 is probably called for.
2007-09-21 11:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a student, they aren't expecting much and will probably be happy with anything. They probably are expecting a good gift from your parents (to represent the family) and maybe even nothing from you so give what you can afford to give. $25-50 dollars from a student is just fine.
2007-09-21 11:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by tetlitea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never give less than $50 for a wedding I attend, but since you're a student, $30-35 should be alright.
2007-09-21 11:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$20 is sufficient if you are not close & you are a student.
Better yet, a $20 gift card to someplace like walmart or target where people on a tight budget can still use it for things they need like groceries and don't immediatly know how much is on it. It's not like holding the cash.
2007-09-21 11:37:31 · answer #9 · answered by puredoller 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally I would give 100 dollars per person but if you don't know her that well I'd say 50. You're better off looking at her registry to see if there is something on there you can get for less, that way it's something she obviously wanted but you don't have to spend an arm and a leg on
2007-09-21 11:38:05 · answer #10 · answered by leprechaun3833 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋