Our friend is getting married on Sat and both my daughter/myself are in the wedding. My friend knows that we have no $$ and so she paid for both of our dresses. They asked for a home improvement gift card for gifts, but how much should we give?
2007-10-02 03:17:09 · 13 answers · asked by dac3130 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
you can give her what you can, if she bought your dresses she knows that you won't be able to give much. i think that she'll be thankful for what you give her if its money or not. the best thing is that she will understand and they'll enjoy it no matter what you give them.
2007-10-02 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question is that you give whatever you are comfortable giving and whatever you can afford. Put away just a few dollars a week and before you know it you'll have a nice amount to offer.
Although monetary gifts are nice, perhaps you want to offer a gift in trade as well. If they're doing home improvement, are you able to help out with any of their projects one afternoon? What about weeding their garden or walking their dog? I know these aren't conventional wedding presents but it's the thought that counts.
How nice of this friend to pay for the dresses for your daughter and you. Be sure and thank her for that in the card that you write to her. She knows money is tight and she will understand.
2007-10-02 03:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Meredith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually say to try to give as much as your cost per plate at the reception, but since time are tough for you at the moment, I would say give what you can, but also since, they're asking for home improvement cards, I would also offer help/labor in addition to gifts. Helping to paint or whatnot is fairly simply (but time consuming) and could save the new couple plenty of $$ in the future.
2007-10-02 03:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by ZombieExpert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you are hard up financially and your friend knows this, how about offering to clean her house once a month for the first 3 - 6 months of her marriage? I would love for somebody to have done this for me--much more so than some of the presents I received!
Good luck.
2007-10-02 03:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not financially stable right now, she should understand that you cannot afford a gift at the moment.
Give her a nice card and try to get her something for her first anniversary.
2007-10-02 03:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to give what they ask for.
Bride and Grooms LOVE surprises (trust me).
Buy a really nice frame and frame their wedding invitation. It's cheap but very thoughtful. They will have it forever.
2007-10-02 04:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mylo L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give what you can afford, we were grateful for all of our gifts, my grandfather is not a well off man and he sent us £10, that was very touching.
2007-10-02 03:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 to $100 whatever you can afford between that. but i would just give her a $50 from both you and your daughter
2007-10-02 03:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't know how much but an elegant wedding photo album is fine
http://abelle.blogrox.com/2007/07/19/july-bride/
2007-10-02 04:14:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$50 should be fine and if you were my bridesmaid your presents at my wedding would be the enough
2007-10-02 03:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by yomyr2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋