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MrsBurgos09
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 915 total posts
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Erica
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*Additonal question added - What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Friend is getting married - whats the right thing to give. A gift and $ to cover the cost of me an DH's plate?
Now I have an another question - I am having my makeup and hair done at the hotel we are staying at. What do I tip her..YIKES!
Message edited 6/10/2015 2:30:58 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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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Whatever you can afford. There is no right gift amount
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cets1290
LIF Adult
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
$250 was the average we received from friends. Closer friends gave around 300-350
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MrsB12614
LIF Adult
Member since 4/14 1986 total posts
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Mrs
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
We got $500 from our close friends/ bridal party. Our average gift was $250 from guests. IMO a gift should be appreciated no matter the amount and I would give what you can afford
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hmm
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by alli3131
Whatever you can afford. There is no right gift amount
agree, but we are a minority. I don't feel I have to cover my food, if that's the case then I am paying for the wedding and not just a guest
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Whatever you can afford. Last wedding we went to, my dh was the best man, we gave $300. It was just the two of us going.
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LuckyStar
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
My standard is $300 for the 2 of us, $500 if either of us are in the wedding party.
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gina409
TWINS!
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by LuckyStar
My standard is $300 for the 2 of us, $500 if either of us are in the wedding party.
Same for us
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bunnyluck
LIF Adult
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Agree, whatever you can afford. If it helps, for my wedding almost all friends gave anywhere between $200 and $500. Two couples gave a card alone. I'd say $300 was what most gave.
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
$300
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shadows
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
$300
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BeachGrl
LIF Adult
Member since 10/11 2140 total posts
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Kristy
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
$300 if two people are going
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Christine2
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
I usually give ~$250-$300 for a couple. I will say though that I got plenty of gifts around $100 pp for my own NY wedding a few years ago. I think LIF has gift standards that are above average.
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MrsBurgos09
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 915 total posts
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Erica
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Ok thanks guys!! Will discuss with DH
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jam11308
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by LuckyStar
My standard is $300 for the 2 of us, $500 if either of us are in the wedding party.
We do the same, but I agree that you should give what you can afford. We had people give less than the "average," but we appreciated it just the same. We know that everyone's circumstances are different and that $100 from one couple may be a lot for them...I like to think & hope that most people feel the same way :)
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by LuckyStar
My standard is $300 for the 2 of us, $500 if either of us are in the wedding party.
Same here.
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
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ETC I LOVE YOU
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
I give 200. If close friends 350.
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TheMrs
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by alli3131
Whatever you can afford. There is no right gift amount
This! We rec'd all different amounts and some gave gifts from the bridal registry.
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
We do $150 for friends, $250 for close friends. Can barely afford that as it is.
I have 2 weddings on the same weekend coming up at the end of the month for close friends. It's going to be a huge hit but I feel awkward giving less.
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nferrandi
too excited for words
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Nicole
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by LuckyStar
My standard is $300 for the 2 of us, $500 if either of us are in the wedding party.
Same here. And we've given more to really close friends.
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HomeIsWithU
Baby #2 on the way!
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Jenn
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
$250 - $300 is our standard amount for the 2 of us. We only give more for very close family (siblings).
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rebeccamol
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by cets1290
$250 was the average we received from friends. Closer friends gave around 300-350
This
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| Posted 6/8/15 9:34 AM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
From friends/coworkers we rec'd mostly $200 per couple. Otherwise most people gave around $300 per couple.
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Paramount
Sweet!
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What is an appropriate wedding gift?
(Is anyone else SHOCKED this thread has not disintegrated yet??)
I'm REALLY proud of everyone.
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blu6385
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Re: What is an appropriate wedding gift?
Posted by hmm
Posted by alli3131
Whatever you can afford. There is no right gift amount
agree, but we are a minority. I don't feel I have to cover my food, if that's the case then I am paying for the wedding and not just a guest
 there is absolutely not need to cover your plate this concept to me is just plain stupid why should I have to worry about what they paid and cover the cost. I give the same amount no matter where the wedding is held at.
so with that said I try to do a minimum of $75 a person but the last/next wedding I am attending have/will be by myself and I am giving a $100
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