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deedee1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/07 616 total posts
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Diane
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
A daughter of our college friends is getting married.
What is an appropriate amount (cash) to give these days?
TIA
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computergirl
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
I smell  coming!
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:23 PM |
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JennZ
MY LIFE!!
Member since 8/05 25463 total posts
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Whatever you can afford
Cover your plate
What they gave you
Nothing
$1000
All answers have been given in the past.
Good luck with this post, turns to shit quick.
Eta, can say shit, but not shi tty?
Message edited 2/27/2013 5:26:33 PM.
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:25 PM |
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JsWife
His laugh, Her smile
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Totally depends on the place.
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:25 PM |
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deedee1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/07 616 total posts
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Diane
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by computergirl
I smell coming!
No...
We haven't been invited to a wedding in a long time...
Just don't know what is appropriate these days...
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:26 PM |
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deedee1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/07 616 total posts
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Diane
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by JsWife
Totally depends on the place.
Bourne Mansion
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:26 PM |
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Jenn627
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Member since 5/08 9818 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
I'd give $250-300
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:27 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
$200
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:30 PM |
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deedee1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/07 616 total posts
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Diane
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by Jenn627
I'd give $250-300
ty
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:31 PM |
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deedee1013
LIF Adolescent
Member since 11/07 616 total posts
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Diane
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by ElizaRags35
$200
ty
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:31 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by JennZ
Whatever you can afford
Cover your plate
What they gave you
Nothing
$1000
All answers have been given in the past.
Good luck with this post, turns to shit quick.
Eta, can say shit, but not shi tty?
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| Posted 2/27/13 5:52 PM |
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
This answer should be pinned. 
I'm in camp whatever you can afford & feel comfortable with giving, regardless of where it's held or what they gave you.
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| Posted 2/27/13 6:04 PM |
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alli3131
Peanut is here!!!!!!
Member since 5/09 18388 total posts
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Allison
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Appropriate is whatever you can afford and feel is right.
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| Posted 2/27/13 6:13 PM |
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Providence718
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/11 820 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by JennZ
Whatever you can afford
Cover your plate
What they gave you
Nothing
$1000
All answers have been given in the past.
Good luck with this post, turns to shit quick.
Eta, can say shit, but not shi tty?
You forgot a nice bowl, vase or a place setting ... Or is that only for weddings outside of the tri state area?
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| Posted 2/27/13 7:05 PM |
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blue11
LIF Adult
Member since 2/11 1706 total posts
Name:
kat
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by Jenn627
I'd give $250-300
Same
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| Posted 2/27/13 7:10 PM |
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Jbon630
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
call the venue, get a quote for that night. Give just enough to cover your plate.
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| Posted 2/27/13 7:54 PM |
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shadows
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Posted by blue11
Posted by Jenn627
I'd give $250-300
Same
I agree.
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| Posted 2/27/13 8:37 PM |
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PregowithTwins
My boys turned 8
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
I say it has tobe atleast 300. Most places are around 150 a plate.
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| Posted 2/27/13 9:03 PM |
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BargainMama
LIF Adult
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Give what you can AFFORD. I don't agree with that cover the plate crap. It's a wedding, not a fundraiser :)
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| Posted 2/27/13 9:04 PM |
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drpepper318
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Member since 6/07 8274 total posts
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Just to give a ballpark figure, I'd guess that the average amount a couple gives for a wedding these days is $250.
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| Posted 2/27/13 10:22 PM |
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Give what you can afford
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| Posted 2/27/13 10:39 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
I give $200-500 depending on whether I go solo or if DH and I go as a couple. It also depends on how well I know the couple and where the venue is. I am very generous with bridal shower gifts if the friend is a good friend.
DH is more about reciprocity. DH had a friend who gave us $75 as a wedding gift. When DH went to his wedding, he gave $100 despite my strong urging to give more.
We used to argue about this. Thank goodness most of our friends are now married.
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| Posted 2/27/13 11:53 PM |
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
Last 2 weddings we attended in the past year, we both gave the couple $200-250 (can't recall exactly). I asked my friends this question and this was the general response.
My own wedding, the average cash gift was $200 with a few relatives gifting us $300-500. If I am not that close to the bride/groom, I am usually inclined to give less.
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| Posted 2/27/13 11:56 PM |
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lynnd126
LIF Adult
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Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
I would give $200 or $250 bc the person is distant. For my friends and family I usually give $350-$400.
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| Posted 2/28/13 10:21 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: Appropriate Amount for Wedding Gift
for our wedding, the majority of DH's coworkers, or people that were not close family gave $200. But do what you can afford
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| Posted 2/28/13 10:47 AM |
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