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Aug 04, 2023 at 01:09 PM
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How much do you give for a wedding gift for a friend/coworker, but not like the best friend?
We are going to a wedding tomorrow, my husband’s coworker/friend. But not like the best friend, just like work friend? I feel that $100 isn’t really enough? My husband thinks it should be fine. We keep reading different sources and it’s confusing |
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Aug 04, 2023 at 01:39 PM
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For me, gifts are always within my budget. Though for very special people I go above & beyond. Sometimes it depends on what yiu get unless it is a gift card
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Aug 04, 2023 at 01:44 PM
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For just a coworker $100 is more than just fine.
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Aug 04, 2023 at 02:15 PM
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I think with the recent inflation, 200 is the new 100. 100 used to be a lot of money, not too long ago. Where is the reception? I dont think you necessarily need to cover the cost of your plate, but 100 probably wont even cover one person these days. I think young people give like 4 or 500, but they have jobs in finance and buy starbucks everyday, dont they? Us older folks will never reach their salary levels. Then again, they wont have our job security.
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Aug 04, 2023 at 02:59 PM
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Thank you all. We are giving money. Not actual gifts.
Reception is in the nice venue. Wedding in the church. It’s a nice event. Not a backyard BBQ. No we aren’t giving 400 or 500. Nah. Not that generous. But is it the consensus that 100 isn’t enough? Ugh how about 200? Bride is my husband’s coworker so fair to assume she makes in the same bracket so I don’t think we could cheap it out. She’s a nice girl a good friend of his, he is like a father figure because her parents quite horrid. We want to be generous but I am feeling cheap lol |
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Aug 04, 2023 at 03:09 PM
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I’ve looked up some more stuff what people say and it looks like 100 per person is reasonable. 200 total. Or 250. That’s a max imho
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Aug 04, 2023 at 06:30 PM
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I think around $200 is good divine, as it is kind of 'going the extra mile' not dragging your heels for a couple who are, I assume, liked and respected, on their special day. Sounds like it will be a nice event. You could get them the best toaster in the state for $200!
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Aug 04, 2023 at 08:02 PM
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Aug 04, 2023 at 08:26 PM
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Aug 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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As a regular American, the amount you give for a wedding gift can vary depending on your relationship with the friend or coworker. Typically, it's customary to give a gift that reflects your connection and the level of closeness you have with the couple. For a friend or coworker who is not a best friend, a thoughtful and meaningful gift in the range of $50 to $100 would be considered appropriate. However, it's important to remember that the most important aspect is the gesture itself, rather than the monetary value of the gift. Ultimately, it's the sentiment and thoughtfulness that count the most when celebrating a couple's special day.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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I think a possible guide, in this case, is to give enough to cover the meals at a reception (if you're going), plus at least half more. Obviously not all receptions are as fancy as others. If you think it would equate to a $100 restaurant bill, I'd at least give the couple $150. If you're not attending a reception or it's a cheap beer, fried chicken and biscuits one, less.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 04:04 PM
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Thank you. We can certainly afford whatever amount, we are both employed and make good money. It wasn’t about our finances but rather about if there’s any etiquette. We have another wedding to go to next month. We settled on 250. It’s just always confusing on what is appropriate
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