Wedding gift price

[glamgal]

Hi Ciara,

We are going to a Black tie wedding and I am just wondering would you have any idea about the average price of an expected gift for this sort of wedding. They are very good friends.

Thanks a million.

[WeddingDates]

Hi glamgal,

There is all sorts of debate about the amount you should spend on a gift for a wedding or how much you should put in the card, in fact there was a massive row about it on the Ray Darcy show there a few weeks ago. It is so subjective and I wouldn't be the one to tell you you should spend X amount. I would always lean towards a present instead of money as its way more personal and especially if they are good friends you will know their taste. Not sure if there is a different expectation if it is a Black Tie wedding or not.

My own cousin got married recently and I bought them a lovely pottery/ceramic lamp and a shade for their new house. I got a good deal on the lamp as it was the last one in the gift shop and I think in total it came to about €120.00. I would say €100 is a good starting point but naturally there are people that will spend way more. It also depends on if you are going to the wedding alone or if the present is from two of you.

Its a tough one glamgal - sorry I'm kinda on the fence here, but it really is a matter of your own personal circumstances and how close you are to the couple. If you get a gift as oppossed to putting money in the envelope too, no one will ever know 100% how much you spent. Why not try http://www.giftsandvouchers.ie or http://www.mabelandviolet.com for some nice gift ideas.

Good luck!!

[glamgal]

Hi,

I know it is a tough one. I think what I will do is buy them a gift and give them some cash as well. They haven't picked a list anywhere which is kind of awkward. As I think it is nice to give a gift. Thanks for the recommendation of the two sites they have a lovely selection. I can spend a nice time looking over them. Don't think I will be short of ideas there!!

Cheers

[elainerogers]

I am getting married in 4 days and have requested cash as the preferred present as we are together 15 years, and have our house 10 years. We have all we need.
So ask yourself - how long are they together? Do they have all they need or are they in dire need of a few paintings or vases or candlesticks to fill an empty house?
Be careful about tastes - black tie suggests to me they know what they like and they like nice things.

So far I have been givin 200 euro by a relatively good friend but not in my closer circles. I was pleasantly surprised.
Another girl I was on a course with who is not coming to the Afters sent me a voucher for wine for 50 euro - also VERY generous.
Family are another story altogether.

I have seen another post similar to this and what was recommended was the price of the meal plus some - per person. Personally i think that's too much. Are people really hoping to pay the wedding costs from presents? (ps I am - lol)

If they are very good friends i would suggest 100 each (200 couple) - or a nice pressie and some cash
If they are just in a social circle then maybe a pressie and 50 cash??

It's a tough one as some people judge others based on what they give. If I was to tell my mother what my new mother in law gave us, she would DIE a quick death. Just have a little think about what is comfortable for you and then stick to it - no need to add another 50 euro just in case someone may judge you.

And enjoy the day!!! ooh black tie - yummy.

Elaine

[alia]

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[angelagale12]

Hi guys,

Hmm.....that's wonderful....!I m also thinking about some gift for my from best wedding favors and gifts
frnd as he is getting married soon,I hope it will be best.


Thanks

Regards
~~Angela~~

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