If you are spending the money to travel to another destination for a wedding what are the obligations for a gift? What would be an acceptable amount of money to give in this case?
2007-10-07 14:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
you still have to "cover your plate." - usually about $200. it was your choice to travel to the wedding, and even if you didn't go to the wedding receiving an invitation means you should send a gift.
2007-10-07 14:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do they have a registry with gifts they need on it? Or maybe you could personalize something, like a frame with their pictures in it, engraved with a nice message for them. I suggest these only so the monetary value is unknown if you purchase a gift. If you are set on giving money, I would just do whatever you can afford. If it is you and a guest, and you are fairly close with them, I would try and put in $100 if you could afford it ($50 for each of you). Generally speaking however, the wedding gift (cash) generally pays for the meal, and since there will be no meal and you will already by paying for other expenses and accommodations while there, I'm sure there are no expectations of gifts. Is there anyone else attending the wedding whom you are close with? Maybe they can help you decide on a gift? Since you are paying for so many things, and have only known them a year, I would say just give whatever you can afford. $50 for both of you is generous, and anything more is going above and beyond.
2016-05-18 03:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how close they are to you in your heart and how well your finances are.
If they are tight, then a true friend will understand this and not expect a gift (they are never required at weddings whether you can attend or not). They should realize that you attending is the greatest gift you can give.
2007-10-08 04:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as you would have given if you stayed home.
Nobody forced you to attend, you could have just as easily declined and sent your regrets with your gift...therefore it doesn't factor into the equation that it's a destination wedding. If it was local would you factor out the cost of your gas? Plus, it's not like you won't be enjoying yourself and having a mini-vacation as well.
2007-10-07 14:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
About 150 to 300 is exceptable
2007-10-07 14:21:51 · answer #5 · answered by Moe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmm, that's a hard one.
$200 i would say. This is also kind of a vacation for you too, not just for their wedding right?
it also depends on how much money you're spending for this wedding.
2007-10-07 14:21:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm guessing around $100-$150 depending how close they are to you
2007-10-07 14:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by sara76c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Same as if they held the wedding next door.
2007-10-07 16:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋