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BabyLove08
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
How much would you give for a wedding gift for your spouses coworker(they're only work friends)? I'm going with him. It's a Saturday night at Smithtown Landing.
Thanks
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blu6385
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
 you are going to get a ton of opinions here 
here is mine I give the same amount for who ever its is no matter where it is (exception maybe really good friends and some family)
I don't believe in having to cover your plate I am not paying for someone's wedding so if it only cost them $20 per person or $500 per person it does not influence me.
with that said I personally do minimum $75 per person and never really go over $100 per person. so I would give $150-$200
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ANewDayHasCome
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
I would do $200 as a couple
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chilltocam
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I would do $200 as a couple
Same
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StaceyWill
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I would do $200 as a couple
Same
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jellybean78
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I would do $200 as a couple
Agree
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jlm2008
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I would do $200 as a couple
Same
Same
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BabyLove08
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Oh wow, I was thinking $150. I'll ponder it . I thought you also consider the venue as well.
Thanks
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jams92
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I would do $200 as a couple
same
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alli3131
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Whatever you want to give. There is NO going rate and there definitely is not a cover your plate.
Give what you can afford. Don't base it on the place or anything more than what you want to give.
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DaniJude
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
These threads always crack me up!
I'm going with the general feeling on the post so far - $200
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JME78
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by BabyLove08
Oh wow, I was thinking $150. I'll ponder it. I thought you also consider the venue as well.
Thanks
That's totally fine. Give what you are comfortable giving. period.
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BabyLove08
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by DaniJude
These threads always crack me up!
I'm going with the general feeling on the post so far - $200
My husband just didn't want to feel "weird" at work wondering if she's thinking, "You cheap bast---"!
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Momma2015
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by BabyLove08
Oh wow, I was thinking $150. I'll ponder it. I thought you also consider the venue as well.
Thanks
I'd give $150. It's a work friend. That's about what I got from my co-workers, some less.
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DaniJude
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
Posted by BabyLove08
Posted by DaniJude
These threads always crack me up!
I'm going with the general feeling on the post so far - $200
My husband just didn't want to feel "weird" at work wondering if she's thinking, "You cheap bast---"!
LOL! Totally understandable!
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bunnyluck
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
I think the average wedding gift in my circle is about $150 per person. That is the average gift we received for our wedding 3 years ago. Obviously, you should give what you can afford. Some people gave more, some gave less. I'd say 75% of couples gave us $350. No one should go broke over a wedding, but just sharing my insight.
It's never 'cheap' to give a gift you can afford.
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Paramount
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
I personally would give a close friend the same if they were getting married in their backyard or a fancy place.
I would give a cousin the same amount if their reception was at Knights of Columbus or at the Waldorf.
I would give non-close friends/acquaintances the same amount weather the reception was in Long Island or backwaterville KY.
I never take into consideration covering my plate or venue. I give what I can afford in conjunction with how close to the couple I am.
ETA: $150 sounds great. If that's what you were thinking and we are all coming back at about $200 you are in the correct range. If you were thinking $150 that is a very nice gift.
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
I always consult the list of what ppl gave me... and if they're not on there, then I give $200.
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Bridex100
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
I would give $200.
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babydreams21
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
We typically give $300 a couple. For closer friends/family maybe $350. If its a day wedding and someone not so close I have given $250. I got married 5 years ago and the average gift was $150 per person. Give what you can afford.
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LuckyStar
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
$200
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nferrandi
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
We would probably give $250 to a coworker.
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| Posted 10/6/15 8:02 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
The majority of DH's coworkers gave $200 at our wedding
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JandJ1224
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Re: Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
We would probably do $250--- maybe $300 if at a really nice place
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Budjeg11
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Wedding Gift Question-What's the going rate?
in this situation I would give 200
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