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If someone's getting married at a more expensive place do you feel you have to give more as a gift? Do you give less if it's a Friday vs. Saturday?
I dont think you can really base it on the day of the week or the place, because in the end you really dont know what the person spent. They could have picked a very inexpensive venue, but added every single extra. So, I typically give as much as I can regardless of day or location. I've actually started to give a bit more than I used to b/c I see how much more weddings cost than I ever expected.
I agree with what everyone else said (closeness to the person is what matters most).. but I do also alter my gift based on how many other wedding related gifts I purchased for the couple. For instance, if I have to pay for an engagement gift, bridal shower gift, etc. my wedding gift will be less expensive. I don't know if other people do this.. but I can only afford what I can afford per couple--no matter how many other wedding related parties they may have.
Posted by gina409
i give a gift as to what i can afford andmy closeness of the person..dont matter to me whee they got married or what day of the week
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Posted by gina409
i give a gift as to what i can afford andmy closeness of the person..dont matter to me whee they got married or what day of the week
Posted by gina409
i give a gift as to what i can afford andmy closeness of the person..dont matter to me whee they got married or what day of the week
i dont take into consideration what day of the week it is or the actual rh and how much i know it costs to get married there. i would however give probally less if i was going to a wedding in small town in the middle of the country or something where i knew the standard gift was much less. above all, i take into consideration the closeness of the person. i wont go lower than a certain amount though for wedding in the area or for most of ny. if i felt soo not close with a person, i would rather just decline to go if thats how i felt.
Posted by KerriJohnS
i do. it all depends on the person too.
closer friends get more money.
if i go to a wedding that I KNOW is more money I will def try to give a little more... just because I know they spent more on it.
i think it's a combo of all things.
Posted by bunny032002
No, I base it on what i can afford and how close i am to the person. If my friend was getting married in city hall and having cake in her apartment i still would give the same amount as if she was getting married at oheka castle.
