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adamina_3p3dfde
09-12-2007, 01:45 AM
What is an appropriate monetary amount to give for a wedding gift?
With weddings costing so much, should I try to estimate the cost per person when considering the amount to give the bride and groom?
I'd love to hear what others are giving. Thanks!
sillybride
09-12-2007, 04:53 AM
The best monetary amount you should give is what you can afford to give.
dlcarmen
09-12-2007, 03:30 PM
I agree! Any amount should be appreciated. If not, the B & G are shallow! Sorry, that was a bit harsh! But seriously, if they are true friends, they will appreciate what you can afford. While just out of college, I could only afford $30 - $60 and I never heard anything but appreciation from the Bride and Groom. I don't think you need to calculate how much they spent per guest to reimburse them, though. I've heard of some people wanting to do that.
For me it depends on how much I can afford and also how well I know the person so when I had only $25 to give, that's what I gave (usually I just give a store gift card to somewhere they have registered). And I agree also, unless they are shallow they will be appreciative and if they are not appreciative then you'll be happy you didn't bother to spend all your money on them. ;)
arianna_7o7cebd
09-13-2007, 11:31 PM
Hi,
I don't give cash. I try to buy some meaningful gift, the value of which is based on how close the bride or groom is to me. I went last time to attend a wedding party and bought some crystal gifts from a site called cristalier.com (http://www.cristalier.com/crystal-wedding-trees-wedding-tree-crystal-tree-s/152.htm) hope it was awesome , bride & groom impressed with my gifts. Thanks!