Help: Typical Cash Wedding Gift from a Couple?

[Raptorex]

What is the going range? Say a friend, but not close?

 

[Gambino]

a gift certificate to baskin robbins

 

[jh1]

You should take the cost of the settings for you and your entorage @ the reception and double it.

 

[Raptorex]

You should take the cost of the settings for you and your entorage @ the reception and double it.

thanks, good advice...so let's say its 75 a plate, 300?

 

[wootoom]

buy her a enzo

 

[Gambino]

give them a bill for your tux rental

 

[jh1]

thanks, good advice...so let's say its 75 a plate, 300?

anywhere from 150-300.

150 is the minimum.

300 would be if this guy is your bestest bestested bested bro.

 

[Raptorex]

anywhere from 150-300.

150 is the minimum.

300 would be if this guy is your bestest bestested bested bro.

Thanks, I'll go with 200...

 

[wootoom]

Thanks, I'll go with 200...

fuckin pussy

 

[Smurfy]

if you're Italian, $100 a head min
If you're not Italian, buy them a silver picture frame

 

[rnch]

depends on how many times u slept with 'em.......lololol

 

[blueta2]

Give them some green k

 

[PICK3]

Not familar with wedding protocol.

 

[Raptorex]

Here are some suggestions:
Co-worker and/or distant family friend or relative: $50-$75
Relative or friend: $75-100
Close relative or close friend: $100-$150

Source: The Knot

 

[blueta2]

Or if u don't want to give cash, find out where they're registered and get them a gift off their list. You can normally do this on line

 

[jh1]

Here are some suggestions:
Co-worker and/or distant family friend or relative: $50-$75
Relative or friend: $75-100
Close relative or close friend: $100-$150

Source: The Knot

I can tell you that *MOST* peeps followed this pretty well at my wedding.

I'd feel bad if I didn't at least cover the dinner settings though, I mean.. it's not even really a gift if you walk away taking more than you gave.

 

[PICK3]

Here are some suggestions:
Co-worker and/or distant family friend or relative: $50-$75
Relative or friend: $75-100
Close relative or close friend: $100-$150

Source: The Knot

That seems closer to reality to me ... $200-$300 for a not so close friend would make the groom think you're trying to fuck his new bride.

 

[jh1]

Oh... our plates were 100 bucks each...

not everyone covered their plates... that's 4 sure.

 

[Cutiebaby]

I would go with about maybe 100 dollar cash and a 75 dollar gift cert to a fancy restaraunt near where they live at.

 

[KillahBee]

For a couple, I'd say at least 2 hondo

 

[jh1]

I would go with about maybe 100 dollar cash and a 75 dollar gift cert to a fancy restaraunt near where they live at.

Yeah. This is less hokie than all cash...

Good idea from the hewa here..

 

[PICK3]

anal lube is appropriate for most occasions

 

[Smurfy]

Or if u don't want to give cash, find out where they're registered and get them a gift off their list. You can normally do this on line

nobody wants presents on their wedding day. they get enough of that crap at the gazillion showers and parties beforehand. they want the cash.


jh1, how are the guests supposed to know the per plate cost? that varies quite a bit.

 

[jh1]

nobody wants presents on their wedding day. they get enough of that crap at the gazillion showers and partied beforehand. they want the cash.


jh1, how are the guests supposed to know the per plate cost? that varies quite a bit.

You estimate.


It's a guess.

 

[rnch]

That seems closer to reality to me ... $200-$300 for a not so close friend would make the groom think you're trying to fuck his new bride.

or in your unique case, the groom.

 

[Cutiebaby]

Yeah. This is less hokie than all cash...

Good idea from the hewa here..

yeah, I figure all cash is a bit odd.And buying typical household items is stupid, so why not a fancy dinner for two that they can be together and be romantic with one another....

 

[KillahBee]

yeah, I figure all cash is a bit odd.And buying typical household items is stupid, so why not a fancy dinner for two that they can be together and be romantic with one another....

Fuck that, these people are most likely bleeding money out of every orifice - they appreciate people buying shit that they will need to buy anyway.

I gave my friend and his wife (who I also know) bed sheets (from their list) with a card that said "Since I've slept with you both, I figure this is an appropriate gift". They loved it.

Humor is important

 

[Smurfy]

i wonder what percentage of young couples have to foot the entire bill or part of the bill of their wedding themselves? i gather it's a high percentage. those people would probably be happy with cash. fuck I didnt pay a dime for my wedding and all I wanted was cash. but Im a greedy bitch.

 

[PICK3]

The last wedding gift I gave was a $20 bill in a card that read, "Hope you enjoy her a much as I have".

 

[fistfullofsteel]

200-250 per person and 300+ if you like them

 

[velvett]

Another reason why I hate big weddings...

 

[Gymgurl]

I would say 50-75

 

[blueta2]

nobody wants presents on their wedding day. they get enough of that crap at the gazillion showers and parties beforehand. they want the cash.


jh1, how are the guests supposed to know the per plate cost? that varies quite a bit.

Not always true. Most first time wed couples are registered at stores so guest can buy the gifts the need/want the most.

 

[all the whey]

Fuck that, these people are most likely bleeding money out of every orifice - they appreciate people buying shit that they will need to buy anyway.

I gave my friend and his wife (who I also know) bed sheets (from their list) with a card that said "Since I've slept with you both, I figure this is an appropriate gift". They loved it.

Humor is important

I used to give cash. But, I got tired of seeing them get a divorce.

Now, I pick the Gayest piece of shit on the regestry. (preferably something that will be in site daily)

The last time I bought a huge purple vase/pitcher??? thing. It sits in there living room. He hates it. But, I bring it up everytime so they will feel guilty if they get rid of it. I already told him I get it if they get divorced.lol

 

[Smurfy]

people register at stores because that's just what you do. most will get so much crap at showers and parties before the wedding that it's the last thing they want on their wedding day. cash is where it's at.

 

[blueta2]

yeah, I figure all cash is a bit odd.And buying typical household items is stupid, so why not a fancy dinner for two that they can be together and be romantic with one another....

household items are not stupid if you're just starting out and have none. If the couple has already lived on their own or it's their 2nd marriage, they usually have all they need so cash is a great idea.

 

[digimon7068]

anywhere from 150-300.

150 is the minimum.

300 would be if this guy is your bestest bestested bested bro.

agreed. . .seriously. . .i've spent more than the above on brothers and cousins, but not on friends. . .

 

[blueta2]

people register at stores because that's just what you do. most will get so much crap at showers and parties before the wedding that it's the last thing they want on their wedding day. cash is where it's at.

Only for the greedy bitches like you ;-)

 

[Smurfy]

Only for the greedy bitches like you ;-)

totally.

 

[calveless wonder]

the rule is....

5% of the divorce lawyer cost

 

[BBR100]

Depends on how well you know them and setting of the wedding.
Anywhere from $100-$200 pp.

 

[Raptorex]

Depends on how well you know them and setting of the wedding.
Anywhere from $100-$200 pp.

thatis in Canadien, so you mean like $10-$20 US per person?

Thanks everyone for their suggestions...

 

[rnch]

The last wedding gift I gave was a $20 bill in a card that read, "Hope you enjoy him a much as I have".

corrected for reality.

 

[PICK3]

corrected for reality.

wtf???

 

[Lestat]

$200-$300 for a couple

 

[BBR100]

thatis in Canadien, so you mean like $10-$20 US per person?

Thanks everyone for their suggestions...

lol...yeah that's about it.
Have a good time!

Exchange rate only about 10% now....still worth the trip MM!

 

[Raptorex]

lol...yeah that's about it.
Have a good time!

Exchange rate only about 10% now....still worth the trip MM!

Thanks, I"m off...

p.s. I love Quebec, I very much enjoy the old city!