I have a friend who is getting married in Washington DC this weekend but I could'nt make it to the wedding because of work. We were friendly in college, but not too friendly, I was actually surprised I got invited to the wedding at all. Now I am wondering how much I should send as a gift if we aren't going? I know her family is really wealthy, but Im a poor grad student and just dont have a lot of money to give, especially since we aren't that great of friends. All the stuff on her registry has already been bought so I can't even cop out and get her an actual gift. What would you ladies do? How much would be appropriate without looking cheap?
FutureMrsLehmann
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it's so hard to say.
my FH hasn't spoken to a HS friend in 7 years. 4 weeks before this guys wedding we were sent an invitation and the wedding is 6 hours away from where we live....it was pretty obvious FH was just a fill in guest or whatever. I mean 7 years without a word and then a wedding invite? We still sent $50 and a card. I don't know if that was the right decision, but oh well!
Maybe that story helps? haha
CMS
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Hmmm..this is tough since everything on the registry is already bought.
Can you maybe get something from another store and have it sent? I mean people can always use towels and bed linen.
Cacarina
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$100
MrsDtoBe09
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That's tough... you'd think you could get off easier by buying a gift but then you have to think about shipping it and all that. I would say anywhere from $50-$100 would be a generous gift for not attending a wedding.
little34
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Oh this is hard...I guess $100...even though that is a lot especially since you aren't close anymore... or you can even get her a nice wedding frame from Hallmark...they have really nice ones that are not too expensive. It is not like you have to cover the cost of a plate.
ellyoxox
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i think $50 would be fine, especially since your not really close w/them.
kabo0831
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maybe you can buy her something off her reg. that would be a nice gift
MzHopesAlot
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my moh does these plaques like in my picture, ive had her do their names and the wedding date on a couple for them to hang. I even had her do a matching like, photo frame painted the same with 'Our Wedding' hand painted on it. fm me if youre interested ill send u her email
Chanwich
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Thanks girls! I ended up getting her a wedding frame with a memory box. Kohls was having a big sale so I got it for half off which was awesome. I just hope she likes it...
