How much do you spend on a wedding gift?
That time of year again with another group of friends tieing the knot. I'm always at a loss to what to get as a gift (especially if they're not registered).
So the default gift from me is money. Yeah, it's kind of tacky but these days, it's very welcomed by new couples.
The question is how much do you give? Should you give more if the person getting married is a close friend?
Do you give less if you go solo to the reception?
So the default gift from me is money. Yeah, it's kind of tacky but these days, it's very welcomed by new couples.
The question is how much do you give? Should you give more if the person getting married is a close friend?
Do you give less if you go solo to the reception?
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If its a guy friend thats getting married might be cool to get a gift thats geared towards more "guy-oriented" house stuff. My brother-in-law got us this goofy little electric screwdriver set that was such a refreshing changes from oodles of kitchen stuff (appreciated but mostly picked out by the wife) that we received. He figured we should get at least ONE gift that was aimed at the husband.
in conclusion, if someone were to donate $100 to a charity in our name, it would mean a lot more to be than some $100 kitchen gadget or tool from sears.
As far as the watch went...My buddy and I will always be good friends and I know that his gesture was one of good nature, however I know he was pissed when I divorced the bitch 2 years later. Incidently, My new wife and I are very happy. No watch this time... go figure
What about a gift certificate? Is that any less tacky than cash?
a friend of mine is getting married. Actually this is the first time one of my friends does such insanity.
and i just realized i haven't even thought about the gift.
she's 20 and will marry one of our high school teachers, in case you want to know.
That said, of all the wedding presents we received (and we are talking +10 years ago), there are just a few I am still using. First (and my favorite) are some marble trivets (you know, "trivets" aka fancy hot pads). I would never have thought of those in a million years but they are the best thing since, well, ever. The second best is a round cutting board with grooves for cutting pizza. I have tried to find another for my Mom and can't. Oh, and our espresso machine, although we bought that with some of the money people gave us as wedding gifts.