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How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
jar823
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:05 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:05 AM
How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
It is my DH's nieces Sweet 16 in June. We are definately giving her cash, but not sure how much. Last night DH says he wants to give her $500!!!I told him he was INSANE!!!! Because then we have to give that to his other niece and nephew when they turn 16. Not to mention there is another baby on the way in that family. In MY family I've got 2 nieces, 2 nephew's and twins on the way!!!!
He told me that I am CHEAP! $500! That's nuts! Plus I am helping them with the centerpieces, and buying/cooking a tray of food for the party that will cost anywhere from $75-$100 depending if I make it myself or not.
What are your thought? How much would you give?
We usually spend $50-$60 on a normal birthday.
TIA!!!!
Mayflower
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:25 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:25 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
if you normally give 50-60 for a normal birthday, i would do 100-150 for a sweet 16, especially if you are helping to make stuff and help set up. imho, 500 is a lot, and more of the amount you'd give to someone close for a wedding than for just a sweet 16.
SuzBride
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:29 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:29 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
Posted by Mayflower
if you normally give 50-60 for a normal birthday, i would do 100-150 for a sweet 16, especially if you are helping to make stuff and help set up. imho, 500 is a lot, and more of the amount you'd give to someone close for a wedding than for just a sweet 16.
I agree. I think $100 - $150 is quite enough!
Blu-ize
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:31 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:31 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
$500 is insane. $100 should do it.
SomethingBlu
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:33 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:33 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
Compromise and do half. I would personally give $150...but since he wants to be so generous (don't you just love men! ) give $250. That's still very generous and you're contributing time and energy as well.
sarahthegreat
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:33 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:33 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
imo, $500 would be appropriate for a wedding, not a sweet 16. i would give about $150.
jar823
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:46 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:46 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
I am glad that you are all on my side!I will have to discuss this further with him. Maybe we will settle on $200-$250! Which I still think is NUTS!!!!
Thanks for the responses!
SweetCin704
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:51 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:51 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
I think $150 is more than enough!!!!!!
justshir
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:53 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:53 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
it looks like your DH has a very big heart and goes out of his way to make another feel really happy but that's just WAY too much. wish he was my uncle - hahaha! she's only 16 yrs old. she's still a teen. i mean if you give $500 to a sweet 16er then how much will yuo give her when she weds?? i think i would give maybe $100 - $150. that to me is plenty enough.
roxyspark
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 11:57 AM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 11:57 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
I have the same issue with my FI.He is very generous with presents for his family.
I think $150 -$200 is a more appropriate present.
Mrs. dleeny
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 02:33 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 02:33 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
I agree! $500 is rediculous!
Posted by Blu-ize
$500 is insane. $100 should do it.
pupidda122505
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 03:46 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 03:46 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
i would meet him halfway with $250
JPC1125
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:30 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:30 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
$150 is sufficientId slap my DH and in my best Cher voice shout 'SNAP OUTTA IT!!!!'
ambersmom
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:45 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:45 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
$500.00!! Wow, are you guys going to one of those MY Sweet 16 type events (like on MTV )?? $150.00 is more than sufficient. She's not graduating from college or getting married!!
kbeana24
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:52 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 06:52 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
I thought $500 for a wedding is generous!!!For a sweet 16, $100 is FINE
JanuaryBride06
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 08:38 PM+
Posted: Mar 20, 2006 08:38 PM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
$500 $100-150 is plenty for a Sweet 16!
bacibaci
Posted: Mar 21, 2006 01:41 AM+
Posted: Mar 21, 2006 01:41 AM
Re: How much $$ do you give for a Sweet 16?
$500??????Is DH accepting applications for new niece's? If he is the sign me up! LOL
Seriously though... $100-$150 is plenty.
I know that we won't even get $500 from half the people at our wedding LOL
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