Gift

colartie1 Posted: Aug 21, 2002 03:54 PM

Gift

My sister in-law is having a Friday night evening wedding...How much should we give her as a gift?

JuneBride21 Posted: Aug 21, 2002 03:56 PM

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How much you want to give a person as a wedding present is your own individual preference.

nylisa Posted: Aug 21, 2002 04:02 PM

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If it was my SIL getting married, I would probably give her anywhere from $500 - $1000 depending on what I could afford.

Paiz Posted: Aug 21, 2002 04:46 PM

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I'm not sure of proper etiquette here, but I don't think the day of week or time should have anything to do with the size of the gift, it should have to do with your relationship(s) with the couple.

Since she is close family, I agree that $500-$1000 sounds about right. We gave my FSIL/FBIL within that range.

Claud2001 Posted: Aug 21, 2002 05:04 PM

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What you give as a gift is your own personal decision, and should not be based on the day of the wedding, time of day, or location, or cost of the reception etc. You should decide what to give as a gift from your heart, based on your relationship with the person and how you feel about them. Obviously, what you can afford plays a role since no one should go into debt to give a gift.

MichelleW Posted: Aug 21, 2002 05:13 PM

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I agree with what Claud2001 said. Your gift should be based upon your feelings and relationship with the person, not by the day, time or location of the reception

michele31 Posted: Aug 21, 2002 07:47 PM

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I agree. What does Friday night have to do with anything?
I give the same gift no matter where the reception is held, what day/time or the formality of the affair. My gift is based on my finanical status at the time, my relationship with the person and that is it.

spel Posted: Aug 21, 2002 09:43 PM

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everyone has their own ideas about the approriate amount for a gift, and it is entirely up to you. while some of the previous posters were *very* generous, i don't think it is necessary to give quite so much especially since my financial situation would never allow for it. i could not accept a gift like that from anyone.

jpsgirl Posted: Aug 21, 2002 10:08 PM

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I usually give $200 if it is in a less pricey place (i know I'll get yelled at, but that's life) and more usually $250, for myself and a guest. A very close friend (like, i'm in the bridal party close)or relative, $500. If it's somewhere that I know is really expensive, I will give $300. Might not be right, just saying what I usually do!

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 22, 2002 07:32 AM

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Your husband is probably the best person to determine the size of the gift since its his sister. If it were my brother, I would probably give several thousand but I am very close with my brother.

Unless there is a financial circumstance preventing you from giving, I think at least $500 would be about right.