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Author Message noname4935 Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:06 pm    Post subject: How much do you spend on wedding gift - do you stick to the registry? Back to top brwneyes Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:09 pm    Post subject: How much you spend depends on your relationship to the person and how much you can afford to spend.I think it is a good idea to stick to the registry if there are things within your budget. You can also get them a gift card from the store or cash if you prefer. Back to top Mystery Buff Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:09 pm    Post subject: For ettiquite purposes I try my best to stick to the registry, but if I am just too broke and honestly can't afford it, then I try to get something else...something for the new home or a cash gift. The whole purpose of the gifts is to help the new couple start up their new home...not for them to cash in the loot. Back to top TealHaze Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:10 pm    Post subject: Person I don't know very well, about 25 dollars.Someone I know, about 50 dollars.I'll use the registry if they are someone that appear to need certain items. Back to top Always Seeking Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:10 pm    Post subject: If they created a registry then yes I would stick to it. That is why I am doing a wishing well as I just want cash. Now if they are pricy folks and everything on the list is expensive then get a gift card to one of the stores in the amount you want to spend. I say that for a wedding you should give at least $25 per person. If you have a guest then $50. Back to top JNT Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:13 pm    Post subject: I just got married a few months ago. I actually preferred to get money for the actual wedding. The shower was for the gifts. If you are going to buy something I would definitely stick to the registry. That's what they wanted that's why they picked it out. If your gonna give cash the general rule is to pay for your plate and a little bit more. You can usually call the hall they are having the reception at and they can give you a range of prices. They normally wont tell you how much the bride and groom are exactly spending on the food. Back to top Nedra E Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:13 pm    Post subject: How much you spend depends on several factors:- how well do you know the couple ?- are you related to the couple ?- how much can you afford to spendI spend more on couples I know better, and who are closer friends.I spend more on relativesWhen my budget is tight I do a creative, thoughtful gift that is really nice for the young couple. Back to top Sahara Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:13 pm    Post subject: It depends. I try to stick with the registry and go under $100. If the registry items are too expensive then I'll buy something else that I think will be appreciated or give cash. Back to top girl Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:14 pm    Post subject: Minimum of $100. If you're older and can afford it and you're bringing a guest, then $150-$200. Weddings can cost $100 per person for the reception. Back to top Soon2BeMrsGupta Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:15 pm    Post subject: How much I spend depends on the person. Close family is 300. Friends are 300. Distant relatives 200. If I do not know them very well, like a colleague 150. I only give gifts on bridal showers *in which case I do give gifts normally from the registry and one thing that normally isn't which is a label maker accompanied with a note of why it is the best thing i have ever owned*. I give cash for weddings. Back to top Sharon Yahoo User Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:32 pm    Post subject: I always stick to the registry. Why give them crap that they don't want? At least you know that they want the items that they picked out. If you can't afford any of them, get them a gift card to the store that they are registered at.I give registry gifts at the showers and cash at the wedding.I give at least $100 cash, more if I know them better and/or take a date with me. Back to top cindra Yahoo User Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:19 am    Post subject: I usually give cash for weddings (the cost of the dinner plus more, usually $150+) and go off the registry for the bridal shower only. The only time I don't give cash is in the case of a rude bride who specifically requests a gift of cash on the invitation. In this case, I give a $10 toaster. Back to top

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