Post by: Beachman on October 09, 2014, 10:41:32 AM
We are attending a wedding this weekend for a work colleague and they have requested money for a present. Seeing it’s been over 10 years since we last attended a wedding, I have no idea how much to give.
We aren’t rolling in money, but I also don’t want them to open the card and think cheap skate.
I’m actually surprised myself and my Wife we actually invited as while I’ve worked with both of them at different times over the years, we aren’t that good a friends that we catch up on weekends etc.
The reception is being held at a 5 star hotel with a 5 hour Beer/Wine drinks package.
I was thinking of giving $80, but after some honest answers if this isn’t enough??
Thanks
Post by: dazzler on October 09, 2014, 10:42:51 AM
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Post by: Aaron Schubert on October 09, 2014, 11:35:37 AM
Even $50 is acceptable; there are a lot of variables.
Aaron
Post by: Oldandslow on October 09, 2014, 12:09:13 PM
Post by: Mik01 on October 09, 2014, 12:09:52 PM
How close are you to them?
Even $50 is acceptable; there are a lot of variables.
Aaron
Agree.
My FIL reckons you should pay what the food and drinks would have cost you. I prefer to give a flat 50 for extended rellies and friends, and close family get more up to about 100.
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on October 09, 2014, 12:12:37 PM
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Post by: dazzler on October 09, 2014, 12:32:39 PM
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Post by: oldmate on October 09, 2014, 01:07:11 PM
What about a card with no cash but "buy something nice" written inside. Leave envelope open
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>:D I like it. Hahaha.
But yeah $80 to $100 would be fine.
Post by: UIZ733 on October 09, 2014, 01:31:55 PM
Post by: rotare on October 09, 2014, 01:34:54 PM
You can only assume the bride and groom aren't looking at covering their costs, however, there's probably not too many places that offer a decent 3 course meal, grog and entertainment for $40 per person either. I'd be inclined to give $100 minimum, and even then that would work out to be a cheap night out if using that as a guide.
Personally, I'd rather pay a little extra than have people remember me as a tight a*se though.
Post by: scarps on October 09, 2014, 01:37:02 PM
Post by: Jakster1 on October 09, 2014, 01:45:00 PM
$100 each person.
Post by: Marschy on October 09, 2014, 01:49:14 PM
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Post by: chester ver2.0 on October 09, 2014, 02:57:09 PM
Just say you cant go something has popped up and save the cash :D
Why am i not suprised your are tight as a ducks buttt ;D
Post by: fishfinder on October 09, 2014, 03:38:23 PM
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Post by: nab on October 09, 2014, 03:45:50 PM
Just think that you are getting a night out with hopefully a good crowd, good food and free beer!
Post by: Oldandslow on October 09, 2014, 04:30:14 PM
Post by: Beachman on October 09, 2014, 04:31:37 PM
Just spoke to the Wife and I’m starting to think that $100+ for a present is going to be the cheap part of the day as the Wife just informed me she bought a new dress, shoes plus she getting her hair done Saturday morning ???
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on October 09, 2014, 04:34:31 PM
Just send the wife and only give 'em $50.00. Problem solved. :cheers:
Post by: Rumpig on October 09, 2014, 04:45:36 PM
Post by: #jonesy on October 09, 2014, 05:13:43 PM
It is nice to know what the $$$ are going towards. I've heard of people setting up a voucher arrangement at travel agents and you put in whatever your feel appropriate.
Post by: peter01 on October 09, 2014, 05:51:07 PM
Post by: Smoko on October 09, 2014, 06:09:21 PM
Is it a given that you have to go? I mean, it is only a wedding, its not like some one died.
Just send the wife and only give 'em $50.00. Problem solved. :cheers:
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Post by: Moggy on October 09, 2014, 06:12:25 PM
Just spoke to the Wife and I’m starting to think that $100+ for a present is going to be the cheap part of the day as the Wife just informed me she bought a new dress, shoes plus she getting her hair done Saturday morning ???
Lash out a $100 for some viagra & you'll be as happy as her, cos we all know what weddings do to women
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Post by: Beachman on October 10, 2014, 07:59:32 AM
Lash out a $100 for some viagra & you'll be as happy as her, cos we all know what weddings do to women
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I like how you think ;D
Post by: Beachman on October 10, 2014, 08:01:20 AM
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We RSVP a couple of weeks ago so not only do we have to go, but I want to go. Pulling out now (apart from sickness) would we rude especially consideirng they have already included and paid for us in their finial numbers count.
Post by: Bird on October 10, 2014, 10:25:46 AM
Post by: scarps on October 10, 2014, 04:54:24 PM
Give him a gift voucher for a vasectomy....maybe not needed. Remember it's a wedding!