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lovesugarkisses
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 Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject: Whats the expectant amount to spend on a wedding gift? |
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| We have a baby due any day now, a wedding this agu. and 2 weddings in december. One in which im a bridesmaid, and the other hes the best man. Whats the exspected amount to spend on gift? |
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purelilwomen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| $60 |
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Midway 56
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| 12 bucksOk, purelilwomen I'll say 75 bucks. Ok, Griffyn, I'll up that amount to 125 bucks.Darn, this is getting expensive thanks to Norn I'll have to say 250 bucks unless you live in Manhattan which requires you to also give a new car. |
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griffyn10941
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| if you are merely an invitee $50.00 is generally a nice present. If you are a member of the wedding party expect to at least double that amount. |
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PinkLove22
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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| As a member of the bridal party, I would say at least $100 |
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gileswench
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| For each wedding, give what you would like that you can easily afford. Don't worry about how much your dinner costs or attempt to come up with a pie chart or graph of how much a second cousin is worth vs a best friend from high school.If you give a gift, it's up to the bride and groom to be gracious no matter how much or how little you spend on it. |
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IB_WIGGLY
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't get caught up worrying about how much. Be thrifty and find some good deals. After a wedding most are so happy they do not ever worry about who bought what. They are happy and you should enjoy the night out.If it is family, I spend a little more, if I have it. Friends, I try for something more special that would not cost as much as the idea.People understand the money situation in your case without anything needing to be said. |
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Nort
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't know where you live, but here in NJ, I make the bottom number $100. and then if they use a nice restaurant for the reception, it's another $75. added, If it's a relative thats not very close, $200 plus the food thing:) |
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Amber
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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| What is this world coming to? No one should dictate how much money you should spend on a gift. Has the very meaning of "GIFT" been completely lost?If you are gifting someone who truly cares about you, then it will be appreciated no matter what it cost. And if you are gifting someone who doesn't care, why give a crap? |
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just me
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't think the bride and groom will understand if you give an IOW or even a nice bottle of wine for then they return from their honeymoon......... |
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Becky!
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds to me like if you spend 50 to 100 dollars for each of these weddings not to mention affording a new baby you're going to be spending a LOT! If you know these people well enough that you're a part of their wedding party the will probably be understanding if you can't buy them the most expensive gift, and chances are they won't notice or care. Be there to help them enjoy their special day and give them something thoughtful, and thoughtful dosn't necessarily mean expensive. You could also make them something  |
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no_frills
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| The only correct answer it what you can afford.Everyone has different finances. The weddings I attend I assume typically cost $100 per plate. So people expect $200 per couple but generally get less. Also in my area cash is an acceptable gift, other places I heard it is not. |
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carly
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| $30-$50 for friends;; $50 -$100 for family. As a bridemaid, you'll have to pony up for the Bridemaids' Luncheon and a wedding gift. |
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Sar
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I kind of agree with no frills. It depends on your station in life. I have been in 8 weddings, and none of those brides expected me to give them any gifts, as I spent hundred on dresses, days off work, etc. That's the truth. If you want to buy something for the weddings you're in, just pick something you like off the registry that you can afford. Couples usually put items with a RANGE of prices, so their guests can spend whatever amount they choose. That's the entire rule; the bride and groom set it up that way! The bride is probably just as excited about her 4th set of china as she is about that awesome brushed metal pepper grinder she registered for. She expects someone her age to buy a $20 gift if anything, and she expects her in-laws to buy her that 4 poster bed from Ethan Allen.And I know it goes without saying, but if your friends are counting up how much you spend on them?? you'll never spend enough to impress that kind of person, let it go! |
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Like being a DINK
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| It depends on how much you value that person's friendship. Usually $50 is good. If it's someone I know really well, I get gag gifts. So far, my friends have enjoyed those. For instance, I got one friend of mine, his and hers Harley shirts while I was on vacation. The groom owned a Harley. I didn't spend much on those shirts, but they loved them. But if it's just a co-worker or a casual acquantance - then I spend $25 to $50. |
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