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EMG
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 Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: how much should we spend on this wedding gift? |
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| My boyfriend & I were invited to an old friend’s wedding. I’ve never met the bride or groom. My boyfriend use to be good friends years ago, but rarely keep in touch. I cannot attend due to prior travel plans. My boyfriend is going alone. How much should we plan on spending for the wedding gift? I typically spend $100-$150 if we both attend. What is the “going rate” for only 1 guest? |
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Megs
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| There is no "going rate" for a wedding gift. It should be for whatever you two can afford at the time. If they have a gift registry use that as a guide on what they need.$50 to $100 is fine. |
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carrie c
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Almost all weddings I go to where I really don't know the couple that well anymore I give about $50 sometimes $100 if it's a fancy wedding where they spent a lot per guest.I think if only he's going he should only give about $50. But etiquette police will tell you to give the same even if you didn't go. So if you go together you'd give 100 then apart give 100. |
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Amira J
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| It depends on how close they are with each other. I suggest maybe 50 to 75. Dont break the bank for people you hardly know. |
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miss America
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| a $75 gift card to a place where they are registered at |
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Jess
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 1:58 am Post subject: |
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| There is no "going rate," because people should spend whatever they can afford and/or want to. In your case, I would either leave the cost decision up to your boyfriend (b/c he's going alone and it's his friends); or spend $50-75 based on your "typical" spending; or spend whatever the heck you want to. |
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Raffi D
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heathercunningham26
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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| i spend $50 on wedding gifts |
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Terri
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| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| You give whatever you can afford without going into debt for everyday expenses.In this case, just give $50 or so, or something cheap from their registry. |
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