SWR: How much $ as a gift?

mrsh2b Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:46 PM

SWR: How much $ as a gift?

I'm going to my college friend's wedding this weekend out of state. I speak/email with her a few times a year and see her maybe once per year (she moved across the country). The wedding is being held at a Marriott. How much would you give as a gift? Would you give the same to a similar friend who lives on LI and requires no travel expenses?

Maybride519 Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:50 PM

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I would give the same as I would anyone else. If I thought it would cost too much to get to the wedding and give a good gift, then I probably would not go and just send a gift. JMO though.

dianadrw Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:54 PM

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It's really hard to say, because it really depends on your relationship, but I'd probably give $150.

Sunrise813 Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:56 PM

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Posted by Maybride519

I would give the same as I would anyone else. If I thought it would cost too much to get to the wedding and give a good gift, then I probably would not go and just send a gift. JMO though.

I totally agree.

ali120206 Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:56 PM

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Where is the wedding?

Blu-ize Posted: Apr 28, 2006 03:59 PM

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I would give what I could afford.

mrsh2b Posted: Apr 28, 2006 04:00 PM

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Posted by ali120206

Where is the wedding?

It's in Virginia

johnsae Posted: Apr 28, 2006 04:08 PM

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$200 - that is what I would give

jellybean1420 Posted: Apr 28, 2006 06:24 PM

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I would give $200.

October Bliss Posted: Apr 28, 2006 06:28 PM

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I only give what I can afford - no matter where the wedding is.

Bridex100 Posted: Apr 28, 2006 06:49 PM

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I would give $200.

You should give the same amount no matter if you have to travel or not. Like someone else mentioned, if you are not that close, I wouldn't travel and just send a present from her registry.

ZuzusPetals Posted: Apr 28, 2006 07:15 PM

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Posted by October Bliss

I only give what I can afford - no matter where the wedding is.

Same here. I give what I can give. Just because a couple decided to spend major $$ on an event doesn't mean guests should have to cough up the extra dough. That's the way I see it.
Anything you give will be an act of genorosity and should be appreciated