I'm good friends with the couple, and since they already live together and have much of what they want, have decided to give them cash. I have a number in my head, but when I mentioned it to a friend, she said it was too much.
What do you think would be an appropraite dollar amount to give as a gift?
2007-10-11 10:04:17 · 15 answers · asked by Amber May ♥ 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Too many variables!
-economic status (yours)
-economic status (theirs)
-age of people getting married
-number of times they have married before
-are you family
-are you invited to a wedding or celebration
-type of wedding
-number of years you have been friends
The original idea of wedding gifts was:
to help out young people who are starting out in life together.
My gut feeling is that they have already started out and can afford to and have already bought the essentials.
When they decided to live together they decided to forgo the wonderment of a true honeymoon.
You would probably be funding a trip to Hawaii.
Give from the heart!
2007-10-11 10:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 100-200.
2007-10-11 23:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by grace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think $50 is an appropriate amount or $100 if it is a very close family member or friend.
An old school of thought is to give a gift close to the dollar amount of what you think the cost per person is for the reception.
Of course your financial situation will dictate how generous you can be.
2007-10-11 10:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The groom supply each of his groomsmen a present day like an engraved funds clip or key fob or something manly. The bride frequently supply the bridesmaids & flower ladies jewelery which could be worn throughout the time of the ceremony. The present for the hoop bearer ought to be something engraved. I rather have considered some quite severe-high quality issues like baseball bats, and so on. only look online. The soloist & pianist are given earnings a hand written thank you card.
2016-12-14 14:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a good friend I think $100 - $150 is good but if you can afford more do it - the only concern is You don't want to make them feel bad. Especially if you are involved in the parties and stuff before hand. That is a lot!
2007-10-11 10:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by blair o 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give at least $100 to $200.
2007-10-11 11:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jai 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's ridiculous to think you have to give an amount equal to your dinner. If they can't afford to feed their guests, they should serve a smaller amount of food.
Give a gift you feel you can afford without going overboard. Not knowing your financial situation, I can't even make a suggestion.
2007-10-11 17:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think too much is what you can't afford. Can you afford the number you have? if so, go for it! If not, take it down a bit. I'd probably go 100-150 for a really close friend.. maybe more depending on the circumstances.
2007-10-11 10:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. Smith 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have a number that you are comfortable with then go with that. Because someone else might tell you your number is too low. It's a gift, so it should be what you want to give them.
2007-10-11 10:17:26 · answer #9 · answered by dani77356 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give what you feel you should. They are your good friends, so you should go with your instinct. For a good guideline, go with the amount you would have spent on a gift for them.
2007-10-11 10:24:43 · answer #10 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋