Reuben Gant Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am attending a wedding tomorrow for my friend's son, and have decided to give a cash gift. Just wondering, for two people attending the reception, what is a nice amount of money? The couple are in their early twenties, and both come from nice families. I expect it to be a very nice wedding reception. Any advice is appreciated. I want to give a nice gift of cash, but do not want to overdo it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am attending a wedding tomorrow for my friend's son, and have decided to give a cash gift. Just wondering, for two people attending the reception, what is a nice amount of money? The couple are in their early twenties, and both come from nice families. I expect it to be a very nice wedding reception. Any advice is appreciated. I want to give a nice gift of cash, but do not want to overdo it. 412349[/snapback] Good friend, buck and a half. Friend, c-note. That'll be a g-wiz, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lamb Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Any advice is appreciated. I want to give a nice gift of cash, but do not want to overdo it. 412349[/snapback] Unless it is a close friend - relationship kind of thing - a "cash" gift should approximate the cost of two fine dinners - if you were going out - my rule of thumb - $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCgirl Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I agree - I think $100 from two people is a nice gift. I'm actually getting married in a few months (I'm in my late 20's) and most gifts from family friends (but not close family) have been about $100 per couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Y. Mous Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am a Canadian so just throwin in my 2 cents... standard here is $200 - $250CDN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 $100 is really nice, anything more is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 close friend - at least 150 friend - 100 anyone else - 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Or how about a nice home made retatta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenews Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am a Canadian so just throwin in my 2 cents... standard here is $200 - $250CDN 412387[/snapback] what does that convert to in US dollars? Is there a site on the internet that can help with this conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 what does that convert to in US dollars? Is there a site on the internet that can help with this conversion? 412480[/snapback] Actually, there are quite a few conversion sites. Here is one: http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u For others: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navc...ncy+conversions $200 - $250 CDN roughly converts into $165 - $ 206 US. That is a lot of Bloody Cesars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Gant Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 thanks everybody. Gotta go find a card now. appreciate the help. I am going to make it $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 me - close friend $40 anyone else - nothing, maybe a card or a hug. "I didn't want to go to your stupid wedding anyways" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_BillsFan Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am about to be married and have read in the ettiquete books that the gift should be equal to the price for your head at the wedding. If you are unsure, you can call the reception hall and ask how much an average plate at a wedding is. I used to work at a fancy place that used to do 7 weddings a day. We always had people asking how much it was per person. I live in NJ and the prices are so inflated around here. The average price per head is between $100-150. So for 2 people, you have to think $200 is fair. I have been told that other states are much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 close friend - at least 150friend - 100 anyone else - 50 412406[/snapback] anyone else - 50 Who falls into this category...family? people you don't like, but go to the reception anyways just so you have something to do? wedding crashing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I am about to be married and have read in the ettiquete books that the gift should be equal to the price for your head at the wedding. 412560[/snapback] So basically you're charging admission to a wedding. What if you bring your own food and booze and don't consume the overpriced cuisine that the caterer is serving? Can you get in for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_BillsFan Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 So basically you're charging admission to a wedding. What if you bring your own food and booze and don't consume the overpriced cuisine that the caterer is serving? Can you get in for free? 412565[/snapback] That's why weddings are ridiculous. And when you receive an invitation, you yell at the top of your lungs. I am getting married in the Bahamas. I told all my friends and relatives, "look, if you want to come, pay for your plane ticket and hotel. I will provide the reception. I dont need a gift. " I have friends who have done this. Usually 50 people or less come and they are the ones that want to be there. It costs less to do that for the couple and it also allows people to say "I'm not going easier". Some people don't like the idea, but it doesn't matter. Fact is: Weddings are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 That's why weddings are ridiculous. And when you receive an invitation, you yell at the top of your lungs. I am getting married in the Bahamas. I told all my friends and relatives, "look, if you want to come, pay for your plane ticket and hotel. I will provide the reception. I dont need a gift. " I have friends who have done this. Usually 50 people or less come and they are the ones that want to be there. It costs less to do that for the couple and it also allows people to say "I'm not going easier". Some people don't like the idea, but it doesn't matter. Fact is: Weddings are expensive. 412577[/snapback] Divorce costs even more. BTW, Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ_BillsFan Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Divorce costs even more. BTW, Good luck 412586[/snapback] Thanks. But I would need to wait it out a few years before I would even be able to consider it. Too pricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 So basically you're charging admission to a wedding. What if you bring your own food and booze and don't consume the overpriced cuisine that the caterer is serving? Can you get in for free? 412565[/snapback] No. Then you have to stay at the bus station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Chipper Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was just married last summer and my reception was at the Buffalo Marriott. I was shocked at some of the cash we recived in the cards. We payed approx 55 a plate which included the booze and some couples gave only 50 dollars. That didnt even cover one of them. I look at it this way. If you are taking your wife or girlfriend out for a nice evening of dinner, drinks and maybe dancing it will cost you atleast $150. I would never go less than $100 (and Ive been to some cheap weddings before). Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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