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Author Message Violet Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:02 am    Post subject: Wedding Gift? -- check? I'm wondering if $40 seems like a decent wedding gift. I'm a bridesmaid and I've already spent over $350 on the wedding shower, bachelorette party, dress, shoes, etc. I work 2 jobs and am applying to grad school. Deos $40 seem stingy???Thanks! Back to top teresathegreat Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:09 am    Post subject: Wedding gifts depend entirely on your finances; however, your involvement in the wedding shouldn't have a big influence on the size of your gift. Consider how much you would have spent on a gift for this person if you weren't in the bridal party. If it's within 10-20% of the amount you've selected, that's fine. If you would normally spend much more on a wedding gift for a close friend, then you should consider taking an average of these amounts. Back to top nova_queen_28 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:09 am    Post subject: Your gift should be what you can afford. Also, as far as etiquette goes, you are not obligated to give a gift.I'm sure the bride knows what you are already paying to be in the wedding as well as your financial constraints so it should come as no surprise. Back to top barkyvonschnauser Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:10 am    Post subject: I wouldn't be offended. In fact, I would think you did above and beyond considering everything else. Back to top Erica W Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:13 am    Post subject: I think you should give whatever you can afford.... and if you are a bridesmaid, that would mean that you mean a lot to the bride or groom... so I'm sure they would accept any gift from you with open arms... it doesnt seem stingy.... Back to top mollielaw Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:18 am    Post subject: Man now days you have to give gifts for every damn little event!!! what the hell is this all about.??? If they are true friends you just being there when they are making the big leap of faith should be enough!! Back to top Khobelle Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:13 pm    Post subject: I wouldn't give them a check or cash; if they have a wedding registry, get something from that list. If not, a nice album from Hallmark or some place like that would make a nice gift for that price. and include a very nice note; that makes a big impression. Back to top jeans21 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:41 pm    Post subject: Generally, the cost of the gift should cover the cost of your plate for sure, plus a little extra. So unless the dinner is more than 30/plate, I would think 40 would be fine, keeping in mind your situation! have fun!! Back to top awommack Yahoo User Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:23 pm    Post subject: no Back to top

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