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Ang&Rich Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:03 AM+

Ang&Rich MEMBER SINCE: 10/03 TOTAL POSTS : 4093 WEDDING DATE: Sep 18, 2005

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:03 AM

Wedding Gift Question

Ok so I know that the bride and groom should not have an expectation of gifts at the wedding. With that said (and understood) can you tell me typically what you give when you go to a wedding?

I'll start:

Friend: $200 - $300
Family: $300

Friend (and had to travel): $150 - $250

JZNCK Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:04 AM+

JZNCK MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 4152 WEDDING DATE: Mar 12, 2005

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:04 AM

Re: Wedding Gift Question

friend:200
family:200

friend &had to travel:150

cluelessbride Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:10 AM+

cluelessbride MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 4570 WEDDING DATE: Oct 23, 2004

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:10 AM

Re: Wedding Gift Question

it's sooo subjective. I hardly ever give more than 300 in cash for the wedding, but sometimes I go nuts with showers, especially if its for a good friend and I am having fun shopping.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:12 AM+

Jan05Bride MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 7114 WEDDING DATE: Jan 07, 2005

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:12 AM

Re: Wedding Gift Question

Friends: $300-$350
Family: $400-$500

Shea Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:26 AM+

Shea MEMBER SINCE: 9/03 TOTAL POSTS : 2328 WEDDING DATE: Aug 21, 2004

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:26 AM

Re: Wedding Gift Question

i think its difficult to say - i mean, i try and really base it on the place and try to always atleast cover my plate

wc0143 Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:38 AM+

wc0143 MEMBER SINCE: 8/03 TOTAL POSTS : 14841 WEDDING DATE: May 01, 2004

Posted: Jun 21, 2004 09:38 AM

Re: Wedding Gift Question

I'd say generally about $300-400 for family & friends (but I think it also depends on the affair and the relationship).

ETA: Travel expense would not change my gift giving amount.

But I did give my brother $1000 when he got married because over the years when he was really doing well (he's a trader & had *very* good bonus years), he would give me wads (lol) of cash for Xmas. At the time he got married, it wasn't the same gravy train.