Now that it's prime wedding season, we've received a lot of questions over at Ask Gothamist related to marriage, attending ceremonies and buying gifts for brides and grooms.
This one came in recently and it deals with a question I have had many times: how much is one supposed to spend on a wedding present? Let me know if you agree with my response.
Posted by The Groom at May 21, 2004 12:43 PMRight on track, Groom. I once had an obnoxious bride's sister call me and complain that my gift hadn't "paid for my plate" when I was working for peanuts at a charity. For my own upcoming nuptials, I don't intend to "expect" any set quantity of giftage, and I plan to say simply THANK YOU for whatever people give us!
Posted by: Gwen at May 21, 2004 05:27 PMI've always given $100, even as a couple. Even when we traveled from Detroit to DC on 4th of July weekend, and my fiance was standing up and had to rent a tux and get a hotel room....
Posted by: E from Michigan at May 24, 2004 09:18 AMI totally agree with you article. A few years ago I couldn't afford much. One of my closest friends was getting married. I could only afford about $50.00 for the gift. Earlier this month my maid of honor got married (and I was standing in the wedding). I could afford $100.00 this time around. I know both gifts were greatly appreciated. Do what you are comfortable with. If they care otherwise, then they are that good of relatives or friends anyways.
Posted by: Moejoe at May 24, 2004 09:25 AM