how much to put as a wedding gift

[CTE]

My friend is getting married in August and it's fancy do,the wedding will be at the Universal Sheraton, anticipated guests about 300. The card says money in lieu of gifts, so what is a good amount to put without breaking my bank.

[TheButcher]

I am opposed to people writing in invitation cards things like we have registered here for gifts or cash instead of gift. I think it is cheap and not classy. Here is why if you decide to throw a party call it a birthday, engagement, anniversary, wedding, christening, bar mitzvah whatever the event, that is your call and if you want friends and family there you should not dictate what they have to bring as an entrance gift.

A. It's tacky.
B. If you want your friends and family to come take part in your special day then let them decide what to bring as a gify.
C. No one forced you to go spend a few hundred bucks per guest on a reception hall, restaurant, meal, drinks, flowers, music......
D. Are you doing it to make money or celebrate the event.
E. You might inconvenience people to spend more than they can comfortably afford so as not to look cheap.



I have been invited to quite a few of those things I outlined above, on top of that the dragon has gone to the bridal shower, baby shower and now the latest is gender reveal party. Like give it a break, I have friends over most weekends for dinner, i don;t say $50 or $100 minimum a head to come have fun at my home.


End of rant.

[AlexO]

$100 is about right that is what I would pay for a gift.

[BHT]

As much as you want to put and feel it is right, if you are Bill Gates you might put $100,000 if you are me I can spend $200 on a wedding gift.

[Sandman]

$100-$200 per person this shit is expensive nowdays

[razor]

$100-$200 per person this shit is expensive nowdays

Yep call it greedy mofo's thinking they can fund their wedding with the money of others.

[Franksdomains]

A $100 does not buy much today you go to dinner any where nice it costs you $80-$100 with a couple drinks.

[Sandman]

well the shit has gone up alot , 5 years ago i would have said $50 per person is an ok gift , nowadays i would say a min of $100 per person is a ok gift $200 if you like the people lol

$100-$200 per person this shit is expensive nowdays

Yep call it greedy mofo's thinking they can fund their wedding with the money of others.

[fetishnews]

Putting a $100 is not a generous gift this year

[mybitches]

What you can afford that is the rule in life for everything you want to do

[shoopa]

It all depends on who is getting married.

[BarbaraCum]

How close they are and how often you see them makes the decision easy for me.

[Boner]

How close they are and how often you see them makes the decision easy for me.

Smart way to do it

[vblogger]

The fun is in giving not receiving, my mother always says this.

[TheButcher]

The fun is in giving not receiving, my mother always says this.

I like the surprise of what when I receive