I am going to a girlfriends wedding this Saturday. I use to work for her a few years ago. I don't spend that much time with her but we have stayed in contact. She moved to the city and I live out in Suffolk so it makes it hard. What would be a good gift for my fiance and I to leave?
I'm all for cash in a card. I go by the 'pay for your plate rule.' Take a guess at what she's paying for you to be there and give her at least that amount.
Posted by LisaReyes
I'm all for cash in a card. I go by the 'pay for your plate rule.' Take a guess at what she's paying for you to be there and give her at least that amount.
I always thought it was double the plate? I wanted to frame her invitation but I think I waited too long. Not sure where I would go for that? I wanted to give a nice gift as well as money. So how much money you think is good?
Posted by Bride2012
I always thought it was double the plate? I wanted to frame her invitation but I think I waited too long. Not sure where I would go for that? I wanted to give a nice gift as well as money. So how much money you think is good?
You're probably safe with about $200. To be honest, in my experience, people don't even 'pay by the plate' most of the time (at my sister's wedding, people, even couples, were leaving $30-$50 each). I say be generous if you feel comfortable, but as long as you give them about $200 you should be covered. :)
Posted by Bride2012
I always thought it was double the plate? I wanted to frame her invitation but I think I waited too long. Not sure where I would go for that? I wanted to give a nice gift as well as money. So how much money you think is good?
Posted by pauladanielle
You're probably safe with about $200. To be honest, in my experience, people don't even 'pay by the plate' most of the time (at my sister's wedding, people, even couples, were leaving $30-$50 each). I say be generous if you feel comfortable, but as long as you give them about $200 you should be covered. :)
Posted by Sweetpea1
Posted by Bride2012
I always thought it was double the plate? I wanted to frame her invitation but I think I waited too long. Not sure where I would go for that? I wanted to give a nice gift as well as money. So how much money you think is good?
Framing the invitation is a really nice and thoughtful gift I will steal this idea for the next wedding I attend.
I think $300 for two people is the going rate.
Definitely cash. Give what you are able to give and are comfortable with.
Posted by leidyk
This still baffles me. How do ppl leave $30 at a wedding?? was it in NY?.
I'm all for the cash. I do double the plate price, and then some if you're close to the person....and totally agree on the going rate of $300 ( $250-300)
i usually give $300-400, more for close friends and family.
I think thats crazy people leaving 30-50 bucks!!! I was thinking 300 but I don't want to be cheap either!!! So I'm glad I am on the same page as everyone! I'm going to give that and do the invitation in a nice frame. Thanks ladies!
Posted by Ker1398
i usually give $300-400, more for close friends and family.
