How much money would you give?

QuirkieGifts

I would say £30 is very reasonable, even £20 would be great. Id give either one of these amounts. Its still alot of money and perfect for them to change the currency for going on honeymoon, or is it to put towards the amount of their honeymoon costs?
I think theyll be pleased with this amount and shouldn't really be expecting anymore.

wanchai_2

ailey wrote: »

I don't feel it's reimbursing the bride and groom for our 'seat' but I wouldn't want them to be out of pocket by paying more for our meal than we give them for a gift. Everyone thinks differently, that's all. Maybe I'm looking at it wrongly but we haven't been to many weddings and wouldn't like to be seen as mean as that's how some people would view it. Maybe I need to re-assess my thoughts on this and see what other people think. I don't know generally what people give for money gifts. I know not many years after we got married (and that was over 30 years ago) people seemed to go from getting small kitchen items to much larger items like washing machines. I think they started to expect more and people just felt they had to offer as much as some others did. It's a bit of a minefield really. My friend told me how much per head her son's wedding was costing for the meal so I now feel a bit obliged to make sure I give a good gift. Oh dear, now I'm undecided!

How utterly rude!!!! :eek:

OH and I always give £100 at least, if it's close family usually more. But it's up to each individual.

Some peeps may genuinely not be able to afford a lot, BUT what I hate is someone moaning about not being able to afford a gift but then spending £200+ on a new outfit, professional hairdo, nails, spray tan etc to attend the wedding. When did these all become essential?

I'd certainly rather give £100 and wear something I already have and do my own hair, nails and tan, than give £20 but spend a fortune on my appearance.

Just my tuppence worth!