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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with those who say give what you can, and show your love to the couple.  Weddings mean different things to different people.  To some, it is about indulgence.  To others it is about being together with your new spouse and the other people you love the most.

I don't remember who gave us checks at our wedding (although I am very thankful for all of them), but I will always remember the card my husband's aunt gave us with 3 crumpled $20 bills.  I know that she often has trouble making it through the month, so $60 was a true hardship for her.  I also remember someone else who gave us "only" a wedding themed photo album with a nice card.  A cousin gave us "only" 3 jars of homemade jam.  He's super-environmental, and the jars were reused.  I suppose the $200 poster would be offended at these gifts, but my husband and I loved them, and spending time with people at our wedding.

One time when I was very tight on money, I gave my cousin something small for her shower.  I did go up privately and told her I wished I could give her something more.  I didn't make a big deal over it, and neither did she.

OP, give what you can - with love![/quote]

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