I've been invited to my neighbour's wedding - just the reception, not the ceremony. I don't know her all that well. I'm thinking of giving vouchers as a present but what would be an appropriate amount to spend?
2007-10-12 03:44:00 · 9 answers · asked by SLF 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Since you don't know your neighbor that well how about getting a really Beautiful Picture frame instead of Vouchers. I went to a wedding recently and bought a gorgeous picture frame from Wal Mart for 15.00 not that I was being cheap but these people were not close friends or family. It was an 8x7 frame that was ivory with rhinestones and Pearls around the frame for their wedding Photo. The couple was so impressed with the gift they Called to thank me and send a Thank you note.
2007-10-12 03:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by that hot chick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you give enough to at least cover the dinner cost, especially if you think this is a situation where the couple who is getting married is paying for it themselves. Vouchers would be cheap and a $15 dollar frame is just a cheap person that has never been involved in a wedding before. By the way, everyone is usually invited to the ceremony becuase the couple does not pay per person for that. The reception is what costs the money and only certain people are invited.
2007-10-12 03:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by cubswin03 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't agree with the others saying you should give a gift that at least covers the price of what they pay for you to attend. The wedding is what the couple wants to do, if it was about being repaid, why not just charge everyone when they come in or RSVP. My son got married last summer and several guests did not give a gift at all, but that would not have caused them to exclude them if they had known in advance. A gift is just what it says a GIFT. I think a $25.00 gift card would be totally acceptable.
2007-10-12 04:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by teamkimme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with the posters who said that you give enough to cover your meal at the reception. This isn't like going to a restaurant. You are the guest of the bride and groom. They aren't asking you to pay your own way. They spend whatever they can afford on the wedding, and you spend whatever you can afford on the gift.
And I Really Disagree with the poster who suggested nick nacks as a gift. That would be a highly personal choice. If you don't know her all that well, try to go with something neutral that most people would like, like a gift card.
Have fun at the wedding.
2007-10-12 04:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by Tricia R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I typically give $25-$50 depending on how well I know the newlyweds.
I will write a check or put a gift card in the wedding card. I try to find gift cards from the stores where the couple registers.
2007-10-12 03:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by Daisy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I would be a bit put off for not being able to be invited to the ceremony and instead be invited to only the reception.
Give however much you can afford. Since you are only invited to one, and she is only a neighbor, I'd only give $20.
IMO sounds like you were only invited to one because she expects a present from you.
2007-10-13 11:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never give less than $50 as a wedding gift for myself, $100 if I attend as a couple.
2007-10-12 03:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Typically its what you can afford... I've gotten gifts from $25 gift cards to $200 worth of china and a $500 check... it really depends on what you can afford... the average monetary gift I got was around $50. You dont even need to give money... even nice picture frames or knick-knacks are nice. Dont stress out about it... just give them what you feel is right.
2007-10-12 03:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The theory is to buy a gift in the amount they are spending on you for the reception. So if the reception is in a fancy place then you spend more than if it is at the local BBQ house.
2007-10-12 03:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋