I have a niece & nephew getting married next year. They both live in another state. Traveling is expensive for me. How much money should I give them as a gift?
2007-12-04 08:34:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I would say 100 bucks, b/c that's what my aunt and uncle gave me =)
2007-12-04 08:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by Katy B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We had the same situation last year, our nephew got married in June and our niece in August. This involved a 9 hour driving trip both times, plus missing a day's work due to the travel. We gave them each $50.00, wish it could have been more, but under the circumstances we were not able to. They were just so happy that we were there to share in their special days. I'm sure your niece and nephew will also realize how expensive it is to travel to their weddings and will appreciate anything you will be able to give them.
2007-12-04 08:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Darlene mouse 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no etiquette when it comes the AMOUNT you want to give. The gift is your thought and the love you are feeling for them....they shouldn't care about how much money you send. If I were you, I would get a nice wedding card and either put a $50 bill in there or a gift card to a store where they are registered.
2007-12-04 10:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The important thing is that you give them both the same amount of money, especially with the proximity of their weddings.
You should only give what you are able with an open and giving heart. If you feel that the $200 in gifts in one year will put a financial strain on you, then cut back. Just decide ahead of time so you can give both couples the same amount.
2007-12-04 09:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by vanessa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being expected to pay for what the bride and groom would have or did spend on your seat at their reception is a new "tradition." If that is the case, then they need to ask what I want for dinner and where I want to have it.
I would say give them what you can comfortably afford. My general rule of thumb is $50. Its enough for a nice dinner, most place settings of china, and a decent amount of money toward a honeymoon or whatever else they may want to do with it.
I don't know if I will ever give more than that, I guess it depends on how much money I make in the future and how I am financially.
2007-12-04 09:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by SisterSue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I additionally agree that there used to be rather little need for the bathe and the bachelorette for a moment marriage ceremony, however whilst you have got to take into account that the bride does no longer throw those parties for herself (and if she did, then I don't blame you for no longer attending for the reason that that is totally in opposition to etiquette). I additionally believe that registering for presents is just a little so much - if they have got already lived in combination for four years and feature been in earlier relationships earlier than, you might believe that they have already got customarily the whole thing they want. Just for the reason that they have got a registry, nonetheless, does no longer imply that you just have got to purchase them some thing from it. As for the adults most effective marriage ceremony, I do not honestly see any quandary on this. I wouldn't have any kids of my possess, and I will probably be having an adults most effective marriage ceremony, that means that lots of my cousins and my buddy's kids may not be invited. Part of this resolution is to maintain charges down, and the opposite aspect is to supply peers and loved ones a night time out with out their youngsters for as soon as. Just for the reason that that is her moment marriage ceremony does no longer imply that she has to ask kids.
2016-09-05 21:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would agree with some of the previous responses. you should give a gift that is equal to the cost of you (and your guest) attending. look at the invitation, and get an idea of how formal/expensive the event is going to be. if it sounds like it is going to be a casual event, 50-100 dollars would be good. if it is going to be formal or black tie/sit-down dinner, 150-250 is appropriate. hope that helps :)
2007-12-04 10:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by brownibite 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever your able to give is appropriate. There is no minimum amount no matter what anyone says. If they are registered see if anoything on their list fits your budget and send that as a gift. All this etiqutte about how much to spend is pure nonsense.
2007-12-04 08:45:18 · answer #8 · answered by cal_gal_81 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Give them what you can comfortably afford - especially since you have to travel to attend the wedding.
2007-12-04 08:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by ill_be_phd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that $100 is an appropriate amount to give them.
2007-12-04 08:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by Alison B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Give them what you feel you can give.
Unless they are greedy and snobish, they will be happy that you sent something. You are not trying to impress them, they already know you and should love you by now.
2007-12-04 08:45:22 · answer #11 · answered by Blessed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋