anniec Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 As the title says. I'm going to a wedding this weekend and they have asked for money as their gift. Opinions are widely divided on the sum that should be given. The groom is a good friend and we don't really know the bride too well. Some have said £250 some have said £10 both of which I feel are too far at opposite ends of the scale. So....... What would you give? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybare Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wouldn't give money as a wedding gift. I'd give them a cheap toaster or pots and pans from Argos with the receipt. Just to be awkward. For value I'd say 50£ is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wouldn't give money as a wedding gift. I'd give them a cheap toaster or pots and pans from Argos with the receipt. Just to be awkward. For value I'd say 50£ is enough. TBH pay what you can afford really, don't go skinting yourself just for a present, money is always awkward. You will get those that can afford a lot & those who can't, as said just get them something nice from Argos or such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimay Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Are they asking for money towards a specific gift? If you know what they want the money for you could then try a complicated mathematical formula to work out how much you should give them. Failing that £25 to £50 would seem OK to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniec Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 They've specifically asked not to be given gifts especially household things. They've lived together for a number of years. It is a difficult one to know what is the correct sum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Allen Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 As the title says. I'm going to a wedding this weekend and they have asked for money as their gift. Opinions are widely divided on the sum that should be given. The groom is a good friend and we don't really know the bride too well. Some have said £250 some have said £10 both of which I feel are too far at opposite ends of the scale. So....... What would you give? Similar circumstances to you i gave 500 but i was flush at the time. If you cant afford a lot give what you can give. A good mate wont expect much if anything really so anything will be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeCee Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Its up to what you can afford really, I certainly wouldn't give £50 its far too much ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Allen Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wouldn't give money as a wedding gift. I'd give them a cheap toaster or pots and pans from Argos with the receipt. Just to be awkward. For value I'd say 50£ is enough. You sound like the ex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybare Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 They've specifically asked not to be given gifts especially household things. They've lived together for a number of years. It is a difficult one to know what is the correct sum. Well then I'd be even more inclined to buy them household items. Otherwise it's just like begging with a big party. It used to be insulting to give people money as a present. And it makes the whole thing more political with different people giving different amounts that can be compared so easily. A waffle iron. Not many couples have one of those. You can't go wrong with a waffle iron. http://m.macys.com/shop/product/nordicware-stovetop-belgian-waffle-maker-original?ID=567657&cm_mmc=Google_Feed_UK-_-6-_-77-_-MP677 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KATIEB_23 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 They've specifically asked not to be given gifts especially household things. They've lived together for a number of years. It is a difficult one to know what is the correct sum. As people have said, it depends on how much you can afford & what relationship you have with the couple. When we got married - I would say rule of thumb - average was about £50 from a couple More like £100 from grown-ups/relatives (by that I mean older than our peers - which is late 20's/early 30's) Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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