Cash Wedding Gift

Tabbycat · ‎03-09-2010

We received a wedding invitation from someone we hardly know.

DH works with her father. I met her once, briefly. Most likely our paths will never cross again.

But my point is, she did send us an invitation and I would like to send them a card with something. I don't want to be cheap, but at the same time, not go overboard. We will not be attending the wedding.

I would appreciate any thoughts on how much for a cash wedding gift these days.

TIA -- Tabby Smile

Still Tabbycat ~~ Less is More ~~

VioletEyes · ‎03-12-2010

If your husband works with her father and I was not attending the wedding, I would send a minimum of $100.00.

BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

If you're not attending and you and DH are not close with the family, $50 is appropriate.

RedHeadedWench · ‎03-21-2010

I wouldn't send them more than $50 in either cash or a gift card. Find out where she is registered.

Frankly, sounds like a gift invite to me.

BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/5/2015 RedHeadedWench said:
I wouldn't send them more than $50 in either cash or a gift card. Find out where she is registered.

Frankly, sounds like a gift invite to me.

ITA.

KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

$50.00 is sufficient IMHO.

Cranberries · ‎03-09-2010

I'd probably give $25. Seems sufficient for 'knowing' the couple.

ivanatrump · ‎06-26-2014

Whether or not you attend the wedding should not affect the amount you spend or give as a wedding gift.

Give or spend what you can afford.

In our area $50 would be a frugal amount.

BellaPaprika · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/5/2015 ivanatrump said:
Whether or not you attend the wedding should not affect the amount you spend or give as a wedding gift.

Give or spend what you can afford.

In our area $50 would be a frugal amount.

Really? Here in the Northeast it would be quite acceptable for someone you don't socialize with. But, of course, perhaps not if you're one of the Trumps.