how much would you spend...?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

What???? She's not even attending the wedding. I think $50 is completely fine!

[Anonymous]

$100.00

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

What???? She's not even attending the wedding. I think $50 is completely fine!

$50 is not fine! (Unless this is in another area of the country).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

Since gift giving is optional, there is now "minimum gift"!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

What???? She's not even attending the wedding. I think $50 is completely fine!

$50 is not fine! (Unless this is in another area of the country).

You're crazy...and I bet you were a bridezilla too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

Did you print that on your wedding invitation too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

What???? She's not even attending the wedding. I think $50 is completely fine!

$50 is not fine! (Unless this is in another area of the country).

You're crazy...and I bet you were a bridezilla too!

You're cheap...and I'm a man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

What???? She's not even attending the wedding. I think $50 is completely fine!

$50 is not fine! (Unless this is in another area of the country).

You're crazy...and I bet you were a bridezilla too!

You're cheap...and I'm a man.

Oh, I get it. Is this kind of like how men buy fancy cars to make up for their lack of junk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

Oh geez! I got plenty of $19.99 gifts off my registry and felt very happy and grateful!

[Anonymous]

NP here. I thought $75-$100 was the minimum gift, as well. I generally spend $100-$125 for close-ish friends and $150-$175 for close friends.

It's not about being cheap or lavish; it's the understanding that a couple is starting their life together and they deserve a nice foundation. I know not everyone thinks like me but when I have been given gifts, I was grateful for the people who DO think like me and feel the same way. I give gifts the way I would like to receive and even if the reciprocity doesn't equal out I feel better doing it my way.

I also always tip a minimum of 20% in restaurants and bars, and at the high end of other tipping etiquette charts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

Me--and various PPs! For someone I'm not close to, I think that's just fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP here. I thought $75-$100 was the minimum gift, as well. I generally spend $100-$125 for close-ish friends and $150-$175 for close friends.

It's not about being cheap or lavish; it's the understanding that a couple is starting their life together and they deserve a nice foundation. I know not everyone thinks like me but when I have been given gifts, I was grateful for the people who DO think like me and feel the same way. I give gifts the way I would like to receive and even if the reciprocity doesn't equal out I feel better doing it my way.

I also always tip a minimum of 20% in restaurants and bars, and at the high end of other tipping etiquette charts.

It's each according to his/her means. To judge intent based on a specific dollar figure is scary, and not fair.

[Anonymous]

Around $100.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP here. I thought $75-$100 was the minimum gift, as well. I generally spend $100-$125 for close-ish friends and $150-$175 for close friends.

It's not about being cheap or lavish; it's the understanding that a couple is starting their life together and they deserve a nice foundation. I know not everyone thinks like me but when I have been given gifts, I was grateful for the people who DO think like me and feel the same way. I give gifts the way I would like to receive and even if the reciprocity doesn't equal out I feel better doing it my way.

I also always tip a minimum of 20% in restaurants and bars, and at the high end of other tipping etiquette charts.

It's each according to his/her means. To judge intent based on a specific dollar figure is scary, and not fair.

I never said that I judge intent and some of the most meaningful gifts could cost <$5 but there is something behind it... Like a candy bar that sparks a memory, a Whoopee Cushion (probably isn't $5 anymore, though) for laughs, etc. Sometimes, I feel better giving more and this is usually the case at weddings. Secret Santa for the 2nd tier (3rd generation & 4th Generation) in my family has a $25 limit. We have to get inventive and usually it's a gag or just super simple. So you are right, judging based on dollar amount is not fair and I would never do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Really, who gives $50.00 anymore? I thought $100 was the minimum gift.

Since gift giving is optional, there is now "minimum gift"!!!

I meant *no* minimum gift. . .