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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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$$$ GIFT
BIL had a “surprise” wedding... they went on vacation, came back & showed us a video with scenes from the trip and at the end it said “... and we got married!”
We are so happy for them!!! They’re a great couple. Also happy they did it exactly the way they wanted. They’re also expecting a baby next year.
We want to give them a gift from our family... What amount would you give your brother or sister as a wedding present?? (He is the first and likely only of our siblings to get married, so I really have no idea what the norm is now, but we’d like to be generous.)
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Tulip9
LIF Adolescent
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Re: $$$ GIFT
It really depends on your financial situation- truthfully I could see giving anywhere from like $500- 5K depending on your situation.
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| Posted 10/29/19 10:36 AM |
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Sash
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by Tulip9
It really depends on your financial situation- truthfully I could see giving anywhere from like $500- 5K depending on your situation.
Can you please adopt me??
I was going to say like $200  - but I guess it depends on what my siblings situation was and mine. Maybe I would get the a little trip or buy something meaningful.
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| Posted 10/29/19 10:41 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
HAPPY
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Re: $$$ GIFT
at this very moment, if someone that near and dear to me got married this way i can comfortably gift them $1k.
considering i didn't have all of the traditional wedding guest (possibly wedding party) expenses, i would feel comfortable with that amount.
then i might join in with parents to plan a very small reception to toast the happy couple.
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| Posted 10/29/19 10:49 AM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: $$$ GIFT
$500 to $1000.
Message edited 10/29/2019 11:14:48 AM.
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| Posted 10/29/19 11:14 AM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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$$$ GIFT
For siblings, we give $500. I honestly can't imagine giving $1,000 for a wedding unless it was my own child.
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| Posted 10/29/19 11:31 AM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
Member since 6/10 21536 total posts
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
This is what I was going to say.
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| Posted 10/29/19 11:38 AM |
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loveus
LIF Adolescent
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$$$ GIFT
I would take them out to a nice dinner and give them a card with $300-$500.
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| Posted 10/29/19 12:31 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
Member since 6/11 9145 total posts
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
This is what I was going to say.
This
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| Posted 10/29/19 12:35 PM |
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MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
Member since 1/07 4520 total posts
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
This and maybe a sentimental gift as well to commemorate the date
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| Posted 10/29/19 12:57 PM |
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Mushesgirl
Too blessed to be stressed
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
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| Posted 10/29/19 1:13 PM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by Tulip9
It really depends on your financial situation- truthfully I could see giving anywhere from like $500- 5K depending on your situation.
$5K???? Whaaaattt??????
My brother just got married, we gave $300.
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| Posted 10/29/19 1:17 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by loveus
I would take them out to a nice dinner and give them a card with $300-$500.
This.
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| Posted 10/29/19 1:17 PM |
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Mmm777
LIF Infant
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$$$ GIFT
Depending on your comfort but have to agree 500-1000 for a sibling !
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| Posted 10/29/19 1:23 PM |
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jellybelly79
LIF Adult
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$$$ GIFT
Instead of money maybe surprise them with a weekend away...like a mini honeymoon? Of course depending on your finances
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| Posted 10/29/19 3:31 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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$$$ GIFT
Damn, 5k???
I think 500 is very generous.
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| Posted 10/29/19 3:59 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by MissJones
Damn, 5k???
I think 500 is very generous.
We are notorious over gifters (thanks to DH) and yeah even I think that's over the top
However I think the person who posted that had prefaced it by saying- it can be a huge range based on your situation. So I take that as if you are very wealthy and have a close relationship with the brother, then yes, maybe $5k to you is like $500 to us.
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| Posted 10/29/19 4:05 PM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
Member since 5/05 4430 total posts
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$$$ GIFT
I would take them out to dinner to celebrate and give $1000.
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| Posted 10/29/19 4:31 PM |
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jellybean78
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
This is what I was going to say.
I think if you can afford this amount it's a very generous gift.
If I could afford to give $5K to one of my siblings for their wedding I absolutely would..I can't ATM but if I could I would.
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| Posted 10/29/19 9:27 PM |
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Re: $$$ GIFT
$1000
They just saved you hundreds in tux rental, dress purchase and bridal shower gifts you would have shelled out.
I think that's the perfect amount.
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| Posted 10/29/19 10:21 PM |
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b2b777
LIF Adult
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$$$ GIFT
750-1000
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| Posted 10/30/19 9:00 AM |
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gina409
TWINS!
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by StaceyWill
Posted by LSP2005
$500 to $1000.
This is what I was going to say.
Same
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| Posted 10/30/19 9:19 AM |
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pjt212301
LIF Adult
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by MerryChristmas
$1000
They just saved you hundreds in tux rental, dress purchase and bridal shower gifts you would have shelled out.
I think that's the perfect amount.
This!!!
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| Posted 10/30/19 9:28 AM |
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beachbabe
LIF Adolescent
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$$$ GIFT
$1,000
And take them out to celebrate. I think that would be a very nice.
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| Posted 10/30/19 9:30 AM |
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nycbuslady
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Re: $$$ GIFT
Posted by MerryChristmas
$1000
They just saved you hundreds in tux rental, dress purchase and bridal shower gifts you would have shelled out.
I think that's the perfect amount.
Actually, I kind of think you would give less based on that reasoning. Yes, when you go to a bridal shower and wedding, you bring a gift and you have to get a dress, etc. But, it's a social event and you get to have a nice time. So your costs associated with it are part of the cost of going out. It kind of annoys me to give the same gift and not even get to go to the party. Just a different perspective.
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