how to give a cash gift at a wedding?

Noirish · Oct 6, 2003

What's the norm amount?
Cash or check?
Envelope (what color) or no envelope?
What else should I know about?

her209 · Oct 6, 2003

20$ for a lapdance

Crazymofo · Oct 6, 2003

Cash in a card in an envelope... they usually have a box to drop it in...

sillymofo · Oct 6, 2003

Find out what the dinner plates are at the restaurant. Usually, $50.00 per person is good. If you're rich... then just write them a blank check.

bunker · Oct 6, 2003

Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

fs5 · Oct 6, 2003

Originally posted by: bunker
Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

I think I'm going to give $100 cash to my friends that are getting married (23 and 24 years of age). I just got out of college in 3 months ago and just started my job. I think I'm being fair, I would give more if I could afford it.

Cyberian · Oct 6, 2003

Originally posted by: orangel
What's the norm amount?
Cash or check?
Envelope (what color) or no envelope?
What else should I know about?

Most card stores sell special cards/envelopes for cash gifts at weddings, etc.

As for the amount, we don't know enough about the type of wedding, your relationship to the couple, financial positions, etc.

Noirish · Oct 6, 2003

Yeah, I'm thinking either $50 or $100.
A card is a good idea, I guess.
We are friends, not best friends yet.
I think we are all well off being tech profession.

anno · Oct 6, 2003

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: bunker
Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

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I think I'm going to give $100 cash to my friends that are getting married (23 and 24 years of age). I just got out of college in 3 months ago and just started my job. I think I'm being fair, I would give more if I could afford it.

you're bein' more than generous..

bunker · Oct 6, 2003

Originally posted by: anno

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: bunker
Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

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I think I'm going to give $100 cash to my friends that are getting married (23 and 24 years of age). I just got out of college in 3 months ago and just started my job. I think I'm being fair, I would give more if I could afford it.

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you're bein' more than generous..

Agreed. I had a friend of mine give me $50 and I was very surprised (pleasantly of course

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AgaBoogaBoo · Oct 6, 2003

Originally posted by: bunker

Originally posted by: anno

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: bunker
Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

Click to expand...

I think I'm going to give $100 cash to my friends that are getting married (23 and 24 years of age). I just got out of college in 3 months ago and just started my job. I think I'm being fair, I would give more if I could afford it.

Click to expand...

you're bein' more than generous..

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Agreed. I had a friend of mine give me $50 and I was very surprised (pleasantly of course )

I'd give 50.

Vic · Oct 6, 2003

Check is acceptable (although cash is preferred).

brigden · Oct 6, 2003

Walk up to the groom, deposit the folded bills in his breast pocket and gentle slap him on the cheek twice, then point at his face while saying, "Buy her somethin' nice." Finish with a wink.

Ameesh · Oct 6, 2003

i wouldnt give cash for a close friend just an accquantince.

ReiAyanami · Oct 6, 2003

make sure its all in pennies

Sluggo · Oct 6, 2003

What????? You've never seen a gangster movie?

You give it to the bride and groom at the recieving line in a nice envelope and say something cheesy like "here is a little something to help you get started" and give the bride a little peck on the cheek, and the groom a firm handshake.

Of course in the gangster movies they are really thick envelopes.

M0oG0oGaiPan · Oct 6, 2003

Give them a $50 off 250 coupon for staples.

mflacy · Oct 6, 2003

Write them a check for $50. In the "For" section, write "Thanks for the Threesome!"

Noirish · Oct 7, 2003

Originally posted by: mflacy
Write them a check for $50. In the "For" section, write "Thanks for the Threesome!"

haha.
so it looks like most people are saying $50 in check so far.

spp · Oct 7, 2003

Originally posted by: orangel

Originally posted by: mflacy
Write them a check for $50. In the "For" section, write "Thanks for the Threesome!"

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haha.
so it looks like most people are saying $50 in check so far.

yea well..... in my case it was my boss's wedding............... giving him more than 50 would probably be considered a bribe

Ernieb · Oct 7, 2003

I just did it yesterday at work
there's a guy here at work is getting marry this Saturday
Which I won't be there...but I wrote a cheque and put it
inside a wedding card thing and handed it to him yesterday.
It's not the best way..but still that was my only option.

MisfitsFiend · Oct 7, 2003

I think I'm going to give $100 cash to my friends that are getting married (23 and 24 years of age). I just got out of college in 3 months ago and just started my job. I think I'm being fair, I would give more if I could afford it.

Sounds like $100. is fair!

My rule of thumb...
Depends where the reception is going to be.
If it's an expensive hotel, then ~$150. per person is the normal rate.
If it is in a nice place, then $100. is sufficient.
If it is in a place that is not fancy, you can get away with $50. per person.

just my .02

DnetMHZ · Oct 7, 2003

A nice crisp $100 is good.. make sure the bill is not all wrinkled up

captains · Oct 7, 2003

check for a $100 is good, if u know the person well. good friends and cousins of mine usually get $100. immediate family there is no limit to how much to give. a friend that u know and hang out with sometimes $75. its not like its an everyday thing so it doesnt hurt to give a little more than $50, unless its a crappy place and a buffet style type setting. i think $50 is old school when things were cheaper

xSauronx · Oct 7, 2003

Originally posted by: bunker
Buy a nice card and put the $$ in it. We received mostly checks at our wedding but appreciated the cash as we were leaving for our honeymoon the next morning and it came in handy

EDIT: As for amount, we got anywhere from $20 to $150 (uncle)

same here, cash was better when we got married
how much would you spend if you got a gift? give that much in cash in a card in an envelope

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