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Amber
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:30 am Post subject: Money as a wedding gift total?

I am getting married in a few weeks and expecting 200 guests. I did not specifically ask for money as wedding gifts, but does anyone have an idea for how much money I can expect to get?? Based on previous experiences.Just a note.....thanks for everyone who answered me seriously! I appreciate your answers. To everyone else.....I am not being selfish with this question, just trying to get an idea of extra money I will have so I can work on a budget for me and my husband to be!!!

lxl_serendipity_lxl
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:34 am Post subject:

I had about 60 guests and got almost $2000 in money and then gifts as well. It depends on how close you are to your guests, if they prefer to give money or gifts, and what type of incomes your guests have.

Luv2RIDE
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:34 am Post subject:

You make yourself sound greedy and selfish.

bestadvicechick
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:34 am Post subject:

I'd say around $300-500 is typical for that size.

santa
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:35 am Post subject:

if they give u money i would expect about 50-100 from each person that gives it to u

Victoria p
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:36 am Post subject:

$150 per couple would equal $3000 total in cash for you in a perfect world. but sometimes and this is based on experience people will give less or it might be easier for the guest to buy a gift (using credit over cash). so, my best guess is somewhere between $1000 and $3000. good luck and best of luck on your nuptials.

Giselle
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

gifts are always better because you can look back and remember who gave them to you, and money you just invest it in a bank or spend it.

Kris H
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

We had about 75 guest and got about $1,000. But, we had a money dance at the reception and that is where most of it came from.

Sarah
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:39 am Post subject:

We questioned this too... if you get $50 from at least half of your guests ... you'd get $5000 - We based our numbers off the same thing and we got just around that. We had 260 people so 130 cards x $50 = $6500.00

Froggy
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:40 am Post subject:

Did you sign up for a registry anywhere? Out of 100 guests, on'y 4 gave us money. Everyone else bought presents. You can always take the presents back tho if you prefer the cash. Our total from the 4 guests was $420. Good luck and congrats!

MsDee
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:41 am Post subject:

I would not suggest asking Monetary gifts only and allow all guest to bring what they can.It depends on the proffession of the guest you invite Also older family members who you have contact with often tend to give Great gifts and Monetary gifts.I would not suggest expecting a certain amount. The economy is bad and gifts usually are given most the time instead of cash.

DK
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:43 am Post subject:

The majority of guests give money. I was just @ a Wedding over the weekend and there were maybe 4 wrapped gifts. I would assume that a couple would give approximately $100 - $150. It also depends on where your Wedding will be. If you have rented a banquet hall guests should at the very least cover the cost of their plate if they are attending which could easily cost $50 per/person. Immediate family members will always give much more. Congratulations and Best Wishes!

HmgBrd
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:47 am Post subject:

Well that all depends on what sort of people you & your beau usually hang around........Like my daughter had a 4 hour cruise wedding, with just them and all of her guests on this cruise around the Laguna beach-to the ocean and back area! Most of her guests were from Laguna Anaheim Hills, and those types of area's.....And they walked away with $4,000.....somethin' I do remember her saying....And they only had around 60-75 guests, on the cruise......because I ventured on all three decks and most of the guests were on the floor where the partying, dancing & drinking were! And it only looked like 50 or so people there! So, i would say for your party should you guys be hanging out with lots of working people who make good money, you should walk away with around $2500.....see because if you figure the cash gifts are mostly going to be from those who know you the best, right.....The rest will most likely be actual gifts, from those who dont know you. Things like stuff for your house, together...... So, I would multiply $50.00 times however many people really know you two, and consider the rest as real gifts, that way your not too disappointed when you only walk away with a couple, three thousand........ Congratulations!!! Hope you will get lots of moola!! Also, you should do the dollar dance, that always gets you lots of moola, too!! The bride gets paid $1.00 for everyone who dances with her, at the reception! You know that one!! Some people put more than a dollar pinned to your dress!! They safety pin the money to your dress! My best friend's sister did this at her wedding, and made all kinds of money from the "Dollar Dance!!!" Good Luck to you & yours!! Smile!!!

sniffydogs
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

How tacky and greedy are you? If you didn't have the wedding and reception, you could have saved a lot of money, probably more than you'll make.

jesterthemutt2006
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

WOW!!! It is your wedding day and all you are wondering how much money you are going to get. If it was me and I knew you that put up this question, I would buy you a toaster instead.

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