Perfect Wedding Present?

Rachie_B

rainee wrote:

we need a loft conversion so when we get married in august we are having a 'materials list'
our builder will give us a list of what we need amounts and prices and we will set up a new savings account for our guests to put in anything they like. £5 would pay for a sheet of plaster board and we need say 40 sheets. we would when they go in take a photo and mark their names on it so they know even the smallest of money has produced something we desparately need!
unusual but all our friends and family think its a great idea.
what can £5 buy these days??

:rotfl: novel but a fab idea :T

emma_b_4

how much do u need for your loft conversion>?

tee_pee_2

I put a list in for the day when I got married, some bought from it some didn't. I really didn't mind. Some people bought nothing at all . I didn't mind. I ahve been to weddings with and without lists and to be honest I prefer a list cos it takes the panic and not knowing what the hell to but.

However I don't think you should puy a list in for evening guests, that is going too far.

Murtle

Hi

I was just wondering what kind of amount would be suitable for a wedding present when giving either as cash or on a wedding list?

I know this is very personal and depends on salary, and how well you know the bride and groom

So lets say, I have a reasonable salary and they are very good friends. However, I wouldn't want to give too much and make them feel uncomfortable or too little and the same. I'd much rather be able to give them a present I'd chosen but can't do that with wedding presents, only suitable for their birthdays!!!

I also have three weddings, 2 of them know each other!!

Thanks heaps

M

Bogof_Babe

I'd suggest £25, but obviously only you know the scale of things as regards your own and the recipients' circumstances. If you're loaded, and they live in a mansion, then £25 might seem a bit paltry.

Edit: I'd think of it as if I was actually buying a gift, and £25 would cover a nice piece of kitchen electrical equipment, or towels etc.

Murtle

That's a good way of thinking of it thanks Bogof_Babe. Funny I always do that when I buy things to make up presents, but didn't think of it to do it this way. Put my mind at rest I think for amounts!!

hjb123

If I was invited to the wedding to the day and night reception I generally say approximately £20 per person. If I was just in on the night do I say £10 per person (£20 for a couple).

Personally I prefer it when people have made wedding lists at Argos or Debenhams and you can buy a gift online off the list - it makes it feel more personal whereas I feel money can be spent on anything but an actual present you can say yeah such a person bought us that for our wedding

Redbedhead

It depends on how close we are to the couple and what our financial situation is like at the time.

Recently 2 friends married and we spent £75. Last year my sister married and we spent £50 but in fairness her list was at Argos so we got more for the money than the other wedding (expensive London list!) plus we got her some personal odds and ends in addition to the pressie. Earlier on last year when my partner had been out of work for 6 weeks we went to a wedding and spent £30.

We both prefer to buy from a list, then it feels more personal, i.e. friend got wine glasses (she REALLY likes her wine!) and sister got bedding (she has always spent too much time in her bed!!)

gixxerchick_2

I'd ask them if there is anything they need or would they prefer vouchers from a store of their choice? Either way they can get something they want, i'd probably spend around £25- £30.

fsdss

gosh i think i must be overdoing it, just forked out on 2 presents for 2 weddings this month and we gave them £80 each couple (friends)