$200 for a wedding present?

[poorboyv6]

The last wedding I went to has got to be 10 years ago. Back then I'd give about $100. I upped it to $200 for this one even though I don't know the guy that well, but it's the only wedding I'm going to this year. How much do you give?

 

[aznboi9]

Seems like a lot. I personally wouldn't give that much if you don't really know the person very well.

 

[poorboyv6]

I'm bringing a date, so I figure the $200 will cover off the dinner and entertainment for both of us.

 

[poorboyv6]

Well at least you aren't planning to openly present a pleasingly wrapped empty box with a blank card firmly attached upon arrival & surreptitiously dropping your signed card loose on the gift table to lead the happy couple to think it fell off (or was removed by some other unscrupulous guest) from your actual gift. But if you were going to do that, at least make yours a premium card.

Actually, I didn't buy a card. I just made the buys through the Home Outfitters wedding registry and then texted the groom to tell his wife the items can be picked up anytime from the store.

 

[Ray]

I generally give $100, for family, $200.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

I usually give a card with a torn piece of wrapping paper attached. That way in all the post wedding chaos the couple assumes that they somehow lost the gift, but still feel the need to send a thank you.

 

[aznboi9]

I usually give a card with a torn piece of wrapping paper attached. That way in all the post wedding chaos the couple assumes that they somehow lost the gift, but still feel the need to send a thank you.

Lol, you cheap asshole.

 

[LittleAsianGuy]

I give 100.00 in a gift card if i where to bring a date. If it's a close relative it might be 200-500 in a gift.

I'm bringing a date, so I figure the $200 will cover off the dinner and entertainment for both of us.

 

[Big Mark]

$200 is appropriate. You could get away with $100 but $200 isn't showy...

 

[storm rider]

Lol, you cheap asshole.

I agree with that sentiment......I have it beat though...at MY wedding my now ex wife's aunt/uncle re-gifted us a clock that came with a magazine subscription.....that was the most cheap ass gesture I have ever seen in my life....what really makes it nasty is the fact that the uncle retired with a golden pension from a gravy train federal govenment career.......nothing worse than cheap ass inlaws who have it good.

SR