I am going to a good friends fancy wedding this weekend. My wife and I are driving 6 hrs to attend ($100 in gas), spending $250 per night at the only hotel available in this area (we are staying 2 nights), spending $100 on boarding our dog for the weekend. We are already spending a lot of money to attend this wedding, How much of a cash gift should I give to the bride and groom?
2007-10-03 13:51:58 · 10 answers · asked by liver 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Give as much as you can afford without breaking the bank. So if that amount is $50, they should be happy to get that. If its $100, then they should be happy for that. Just remember gifts for the wedding are always optional and never required. Plus you could always wait and give them a nice one year anniversary gift, just give them a card for now stating that finances are tight and will make it up to them in the future.
A true friend will understand the costs involved to be able to attend the wedding and realize that your presence is the best present of all!
2007-10-04 04:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You give whatever you would have given normally. I think the cover your plate rule is retarded. A wedding is not a fundraiser and if you can't afford the party don't throw it. Instead I think a good starting point is 15% of your weekly income. Since this is a good friend I would jump that up to 30% and call it a day.
Attending the wedding was YOUR choice. You could have easily just declined due to the high cost and sent your gift with your regrets. Sorry to say but this is not an excuse as why you wouldn't give a gift or give much less than you would if the wedding had been closer.
2007-10-03 14:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Having just gotten married...I can offer some feedback. If the wedding is fancy and there are a lot of people, you can get away with giving less. If you are good friends with the person, then just give what you can. If you can swing $100, that's great! If not $50 is pretty awesome too. When you get married you get so much money, that it really comes down to the thought. Your friends are probably aware of your situation and will just be grateful that you made it to the wedding.
2007-10-03 14:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by beautifuldolore4 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
$100
2007-10-03 14:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's a part of attending a wedding. There are costs. People take off of work, pay babysitters, gas money etc. It's not a popular answer to say that a specific dollar amount in appropriate but $100 for both of you is what it is...
2007-10-03 14:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-05 16:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a lot of whining going on here, if you can't afford all this then don't go. but to use all these costs as an excuse to cheap out on a gift is not what 'good' friends do.
i find your hotel fees and your kennel fees exaggerated, and i find it hard to believe there is only one hotel in the area. surely there are motels and/or a b&b close by, or friends you can stay with.
whatever - you either go or you don't, but you give them a decent gift whether you like it or not! and a decent cash gift is nothing less than a hundred dollars!
2007-10-03 14:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good Friend????
At least $100
2007-10-03 14:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Cher 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the smallest cash gift you can get by with giving is $100.
it doesn't matter how much you spend on everything else. if you're giving cash--it should be at least $100. anything lower than that is tacky.
2007-10-03 14:00:24 · answer #9 · answered by AdoringK 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Usually enough to cover your plates!
about $65-$75 each.
it would have been cheaper if you didn't go, or let your wife go while you stayed and watched the dog!
Just PLEASE do not embarrass your wife by complaining about it!
2007-10-03 13:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by Numb 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋