KG Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Got an invite today in the mail, a friends getting married, party is on Memorial Day I know they are strapped for cash, but wondering what's the good amount. Ticket is $15.00 Plenty of 50/50 raffles there. 2nd time for both. We're friends, but not close. Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie274 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sorry I'm confused. Do you mean what's a good amount to spend as a wedding present? Or as a bridal shower gift? Are you not going to be able to attend the wedding? And where do the tickets and raffles come in - as part of the party? Ah I'm so confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Sorry I'm confused. Do you mean what's a good amount to spend as a wedding present? Or as a bridal shower gift? Are you not going to be able to attend the wedding? And where do the tickets and raffles come in - as part of the party? Ah I'm so confused. Sorry. This a party for the two of them, and I believe they are having a civil ceremony. I'll be bringing a card with cash as a wedding gift. Ticket and raffle money go to them also. In lieu of a shower, stag, or wedding party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie274 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 So you want to know how much cash is appropriate? Honestly, I think whatever you can afford and whatever you feel comfortable with. I've spent anywhere from 50 to 300 dollars for a wedding gift, depending on what I could afford at the time and how close I was to the person (and how much my parents were willing to help me out, LOL!). Especially given that it's quite informal/casual, there is no super strict etiquette of how much you have to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 So you want to know how much cash is appropriate? Honestly, I think whatever you can afford and whatever you feel comfortable with. I've spent anywhere from 50 to 300 dollars for a wedding gift, depending on what I could afford at the time and how close I was to the person (and how much my parents were willing to help me out, LOL!). Especially given that it's quite informal/casual, there is no super strict etiquette of how much you have to give. I gave each of his kids $30.00 for graduations. Is $30.00 too cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Called my neighbor, she has a good idea, $30.00 gift certificate to a nice restuarant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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