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TTCwithHope
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Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I have a wedding next month for a family friend( her second wedding) and she invited our kids(good friends with her kids). Do you generally give the same amount for kids per plate as adults? I have never brought my kids to a wedding before so have no clue.
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HomeIsWithU
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I dont give based on the number of people I'm bringing. I give based on how close I am to the couple. I would say give whatever you normally would give to a friend getting married. Don't worry about "covering" everyone's plates.
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| Posted 3/6/18 11:44 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by HomeIsWithU
I dont give based on the number of people I'm bringing. I give based on how close I am to the couple. I would say give whatever you normally would give to a friend getting married. Don't worry about "covering" everyone's plates.
Exactly
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| Posted 3/6/18 11:50 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by HomeIsWithU
I dont give based on the number of people I'm bringing. I give based on how close I am to the couple. I would say give whatever you normally would give to a friend getting married. Don't worry about "covering" everyone's plates.
i agree.
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| Posted 3/6/18 11:54 AM |
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Budjeg11
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Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I don't think you need to cover their plate unless they are adult children. However I would give more than what I would normally give if we were just going as a couple.
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| Posted 3/6/18 1:04 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by HomeIsWithU
I dont give based on the number of people I'm bringing. I give based on how close I am to the couple. I would say give whatever you normally would give to a friend getting married. Don't worry about "covering" everyone's plates.
ITA. I NEVER, EVER try to "cover my plate". It's such stupid logic for two reasons. One, I have no idea how much someone paid for me to eat that night and I have no interest in trying to calculate it. Second, a gift should be given based on what you can afford AND the relationship you have with the person getting married. That's it.
Give what you're most comfortable giving. 
Message edited 3/6/2018 1:58:59 PM.
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I'll disagree. I give more if my children are invited. I never consider "covering a plate" but if 4 people attend the wedding, I will give more than if 2 are attending.
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| Posted 3/6/18 2:19 PM |
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chilltocam
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'll disagree. I give more if my children are invited. I never consider "covering a plate" but if 4 people attend the wedding, I will give more than if 2 are attending.
Yes, but I would not double the gift if it's a couple & their 2 kids. Especially of younger kids. I would give what I would normally give and then add something additional for the kids - if it's younger kids, maybe an additional $50 - $100, depending on the relationship
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| Posted 3/6/18 2:21 PM |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'll disagree. I give more if my children are invited. I never consider "covering a plate" but if 4 people attend the wedding, I will give more than if 2 are attending.
Yes, but I would not double the gift if it's a couple & their 2 kids. Especially of younger kids. I would give what I would normally give and then add something additional for the kids - if it's younger kids, maybe an additional $50 - $100, depending on the relationship
All of this
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| Posted 3/6/18 2:24 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I don't believe in covering plates and I don't do that. I stand by I should not have to pay to go to your wedding. my standard gift if I go by myself is a $75-$100 if my DH is coming I would give $150-$200 if my kids were coming I would probably go with $200. Maybe $250 that's pushing it.
If it was a really good friend or family member even if I was going by myself I would probably do $150 anyway
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| Posted 3/6/18 3:43 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'll disagree. I give more if my children are invited. I never consider "covering a plate" but if 4 people attend the wedding, I will give more than if 2 are attending.
I agree with this, however, I would never bring DD to a wedding unless she was the flower girl and even then she would be going home after the ceremony.
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| Posted 3/6/18 3:58 PM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
I try to give a reasonable amount per person. Would typically give $250+- for couple. Bringing 2 kids I would probably add another $100 to $150.
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| Posted 3/6/18 6:24 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Another how much to give for wedding gift question...
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by NYCGirl80
I'll disagree. I give more if my children are invited. I never consider "covering a plate" but if 4 people attend the wedding, I will give more than if 2 are attending.
I agree with this, however, I would never bring DD to a wedding unless she was the flower girl and even then she would be going home after the ceremony.
Lol me too... it would NOT be any fun for me or DH
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| Posted 3/6/18 8:55 PM |
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