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Wedding gift amounts?

2006bride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:54 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:54 PM

Wedding gift amounts?

suven Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:02 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:02 PM

Re: Wedding gift amounts?

just as an FYI, what I have given in the past was not what we received back...

I only caution you because if you are thinking about using these numbers as a projection, it will probably not be accurate.

Me and a bunch of other brides who got married around the same time were talking about how now that our showers and weddings have passed, we decided to scale back on gifts. Based upon what we received, we agreed that we may have been overspending on gifts in the past.

One example is that 2 years ago, DH and I went to a wedding and gave $300. When this couple came to our wedding, they gave $200. And, the wife was actually a no-show.

FriendoftheBride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:21 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:21 PM

Re: Wedding gift amounts?

I absolutely agree! It really isn't about how much you spend on the couple, but that you are there to celebrate the new life the two will share together. This stuff is such a pain to figure out!

jessnyc711 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:34 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:34 PM

Re: Wedding gift amounts?

I try to give whatever I can afford, but I've given gifts of $200, $150, I think for really close friends I would LIKE to give more...$300 or $500, but depending on my situation at the time will determine what I can afford to give.....But it was amazing to see the gifts that I got from people that I know can afford more. Oh well not everyone is generous.

BEBEGIRL1978 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 03:23 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 03:23 PM

Re: Wedding gift amounts?

i have never given less than $200 a couple but for a family member or really good friend i've given anywhere from $300 to $1000

nicpizzo Posted: Nov 04, 2004 04:01 PM+

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Posted: Nov 04, 2004 04:01 PM

Re: Wedding gift amounts?

Posted by BEBEGIRL1978

i have never given less than $200 a couple but for a family member or really good friend i've given anywhere from $300 to $1000

Me too