is having an adults only reception/dinner. We will not be attending, due to lack of a baby sitter. We do plan on attending the ceremony, but will not be attending the reception. I am wondering what value of a gift we should give. We are not particularly close to this niece.
2007-10-02 10:22:43 · 7 answers · asked by mamainapaddedcell 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If she has a gift registry then I'd buy something from there for like $40, that way you can't go wrong with the gift.
2007-10-02 10:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bubblelips 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really dont' get the "how much are they worth" questions in regards to what gift, if any, to bring. The suggestion that some people have to make sure your gift will cover the cost of your dinner if you go to the reception makes no sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should go cheap on gifts, but I'm just a fan of getting people gifts that I think they'll like, without breaking the bank, regardless of whether they have a sit down dinner reception or a cake-and-punch reception.
Okay, 'nuff ranting.
I think the answer to your question lies in your lifestyle, income and how close you are to the niece. In certain areas, $20.00 is cheap. Where I'm from, it's fairly standard, and probably what I would give.
(See, cultural differences. My eyes popped when I saw Kimberly's suggestion of a $100 gift for a step-niece you aren't close to.)
2007-10-02 10:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's a gift, meaning you spend what you want to spend and the person receiving should receive it graciously. Normally if you attend the ceremony you give a gift as well.
You might be asking if you can not give a gift because you are upset about the adults-only reception, in which case I would say don't go at all if you have sour grapes about it. It's her party, not yours. What would a kid do at a dinner reception anyway besides be bored and fussy?
2007-10-02 11:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Meredith 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gifts are never ever required whether you can attend or not.
Since you are not very close to the niece, I think $50 would be sufficient. However give however much you feel you want to and are able to give without breaking the bank.
2007-10-03 04:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give a gift of the same amount as I usually spend on wedding gifts, regardless of whether I'm going to the reception or not. If you want a specific dollar amount, $100 is usually good, but obviously it depends on your financial circumstances.
2007-10-02 10:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly R 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I give around the $50 mark myself also check out the sales!
2007-10-02 12:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sazzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick something not so expensive off of their registry. Or give them a $40 giftcard to Macys, Target, Williams-Sonoma.
2007-10-02 10:26:22 · answer #7 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋