I've never been to an e-party and I didn't have one. I'm in a good friend's wedding party (getting married in '09) and her engagement party is coming up. They aren't registered yet and I know she could use (and wants) cash... The party is at a Firehouse and her FMIL is hosting (and doing all the cooking!)
I know everything is relative in terms of what people can and cannot afford, so it's tough to ask for a dollar amount suggestion. Is half of what I would give her as a wedding gift appropriate? (Just as an example, if we were going to give $300 as a wedding gift, we'd give $150 for an e-gift.)
I know it's personal, but if anyone is willing to share the range of gifts they got as e-party gifts, I would appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
ETA Please note that $150 was merely an illustration / example... I'm not saying $150 is what we'd give. I'm saying we'd give half of what we'd give at the wedding...
DiamondPipa
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I'm going to an e-pary Saturday and plan on giving $200. HTH.
KitWisdom
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I got anywhere from $50 to $350. It was very casual in the parent’s backyard, so that could have been a factor. I think 150 would be perfect!
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Posted by DiamondPipa
I'm going to an e-pary Saturday and plan on giving $200. HTH.
mee too wonder if were goin to the same one...what are the chances
DeannaNDave07
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i usually give $100.
Espo22
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Posted by DiamondPipa
I'm going to an e-pary Saturday and plan on giving $200. HTH.
same here, for e-parties ive gone to i give $200.
DanNette
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I would say $100 would be my minimum especially if you are in her Bridal Party.
chellynyc
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I would say b/w $100 and $200.
Future Mulligan
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im having an eparty this weekend and i hope my family/friends are as generous as you girls
i agree 150 is perfect
tbone66
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At our e-party, gifts ranged from $25-$150. Average bridal party gift was around $75
SherinJeff
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wow.. I could never afford to live and socialize in NY!!
Ive never even been to an egagement party.. I would have NO idea what to give! Probably a gift of something small... I mean come on!
E.party-- $100 -200 bucks Bridal shower- ?? Bach party if you go to that... ?? Wedding gift.. $200-$300...
So you guys are dropping like $500 bucks average for a friends wedding? Yikes!
I would give a picture frame for a gift, something small for bridal shower and like $100 bucks for wedding gift.... tops!
It shouldnt cost me a fortune because a friend is getting married..LOL
Is that a bad attitude? :)
menc
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I usually give b/w 100-150. It is very personal. We got b/w 50-1000 and gifts also. If it is a good friend I would give her no less than 100.
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Posted by SherinJeff
wow.. I could never afford to live and socialize in NY!!
Ive never even been to an egagement party.. I would have NO idea what to give! Probably a gift of something small... I mean come on!
E.party-- $100 -200 bucks Bridal shower- ?? Bach party if you go to that... ?? Wedding gift.. $200-$300...
So you guys are dropping like $500 bucks average for a friends wedding? Yikes!
I would give a picture frame for a gift, something small for bridal shower and like $100 bucks for wedding gift.... tops!
It shouldnt cost me a fortune because a friend is getting married..LOL
Is that a bad attitude? :)
I usually end up spending about 1k for my friends weddings, b/w the gift, the dress, bachelorette, showers, e-party's. I does get to be alot. So, I am glad now that it is our turn. But, this does vary from place to place.
panjay
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i think $200 for an engagement party is a bit much. I would give between $50-$100. Personally, I think it's ridiculous when people use their engagement party as a fundraiser for their wedding.
08JulyBride
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I think $100 is sufficient. $150 MAX
luna bride x
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for our e-party.. we got on average $50 per couple! yeah.. i wish i had friends like you girls lol
Espo22
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Posted by panjay
i think $200 for an engagement party is a bit much. I would give between $50-$100. Personally, I think it's ridiculous when people use their engagement party as a fundraiser for their wedding.
yeah but its us giving the $200, they dont ask for 200, i do it bc i want to not bc its an obligation,
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lonal
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Wow! You guys are generous! I usually give 150 for family/close friend. Otherwise I give 100. I'm not using my eparty as a fundraiser, I;m using it as a reason to celebrate but I wouldnt mind if people were generous . . . lol
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I personally didn't have an engagement party for this reason - - and I dont think that a gift should be given for an engagement, especially when most of the same people will be attending your shower, bach. party...wedding, etc. I think it all loses site of what it is. My FH and I decided NOT to have one for that reason!
I don't understand a BIG engagement party - that is what the WEDDING is for.
