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missygoodytwoshoes
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 Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: Wedding gift ideas for the cohabiting couple? |
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| We are attending the wedding of a couple that is getting married sooner than expected due to a new arrival coming. They have been living together for a couple of years and really do not need knick knacks. I do not want to getting a baby type gift as this for them and the baby shower is later. We thought of cash as they will need that with all the changes coming into their lives, but I am not sure if that is still acceptable. If cash is OK, how much is appropriate? Any other ideas? |
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melouofs
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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| I am going to a wedding tomorrow, and giving cash...$100 as a couple for a co-worker... |
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mommyoftwo728
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash is always appropriate and will always be appreciated. I would say whatever your budget is ...it is ok. $50 seems reasonable, but if you can afford it $100 would probably help them greatly. |
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Becky T
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| cash is always nice what you can afford they wont be mad if you give to little or too much what is important is you are there freind |
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Courtney
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash would be best.As for how much, however much you can afford and think is acceptable. If they're good people, they'll be grateful for anything.Reminder: weddings are not about the gifts. |
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StephaniePlante
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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| cash or checks are always always appricated and acceptable. my husband and I really appricated the cash gifts because its helping us out of debt sooner so we can start our family. |
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Loraine F
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash or gift cards. I usually give about $20, no matter if the couple shacks up or not before the wedding. That sounds cheap, but that's also about what everyone gave us for our wedding. $20 can go a ways if you know how to spend money wisely. |
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scooter427
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I have gotten the best response when I have figred out where the honeymoon is and called ahead with a gift. Choose a very nice restaurant and have it paid for, put flowers in their hotel room, etc. If they are on a cruise ship pay for some casino chips or massage sessions etc. Most every honeymoon destination will have a ton of options. Everyone I have done this for has absolutely loved it and been totally surprised. |
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Beth
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash is a great gift. Any amount is fine and will be appreciated. Just get a nice card and stick it inside. When I got married I got gifts as small as $10 and was just fine with it. I didn't want people to give more than they could afford. |
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gileswench
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash and checks are certainly always useful and never the wrong color. How much to give is based on how close you feel to the couple and what your personal budget is. $5 or $500, just make sure you can afford the amount you choose to give.If you are looking for other options, though, you might consider a gift basket of small indulgences, such as chocolates, candles, some herbal tea...just some small consumables that add a little fun to life. |
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oj
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash and some thoughtful, inexpensive personal gift (perhaps a burned cd or framed wedding invitation or picture). |
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kystik83
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| get them a gift certicate at one of their favourite storees. its more personal than cash but they can still get what they want. |
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Blunt
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash is always well accepted and I believe that it's the most appropiate gift in this case.We just gave $200 to a wedding last weekend; my bf was in the wedding party. |
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VAWeddingSpecialist
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash is definitely the way to go if they are already living together - and have been for a while. If you are going with a significant other, then I would suggest $150 - from the both of you. If you are going alone, then $100 is fine. |
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its about time
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Cash is definatly OK and will be much appreciated. What is acceptable depends mostly on your financial situation. $50 is the low end of acceptable if you have a steady income and are friends with the couple. Go up from there as you see fit and can afford. Did they register anywhere? If so, go based on that, its there for your convienance as much as the couple's. |
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