Cyclone Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Did you work out the average donation? Was the cost of the honeymoon covered? No I didn't, and no I don't think it was (wasn't expecting it to be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauren85212 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think money is a best gift for wedding.It helps them to set up the life after wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speakeassy Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I wouldn't expect more than £50. I think it is so cheeky asking for money. It is like saying you invited to our wedding but I want money off you to pay for it. CHEEKY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If you have specialist skills or a desirable property (e.g. a holiday home or time share), consider giving the couple a personalised promise/gift voucher for the use of these. Be specific about the exact nature and extent of your promise, to avoid embarrassment. For example, I have several times given the gift of a long weekend's interior design and/or decorating work (I am a professional decorator) at the couple's home, at a mutually convenient time, to be arranged. If need be, they put me up, feed me, and pay for materials, but I do the ordering/collecting, bring all necessary equipment, etc just as I would for any other customer; I give my labour free as, the wedding gift. (In a long weekend I can generally decorate one room or a hall, stairs and landing). So they get about £300-£400 worth of present, which I couldn't afford to give them in cash. Same goes for other specialist skills such as joinery, electrical work (assuming you are qualified), plumbing, tiling, etc. If you recoil at the thought of giving hard cash and they don't want household stuff, vouchers for good quality photo enlargements always go down well, so they have some of their favourite wedding or honeymoon photos done large and framed. If you are really hard up but can cook and want to give something they'll appreciate, think about offering to provide them with say, an Indian buffet meal for 6, or a romantic dinner for 2, one evening of their choice - or any of the other skills-based things people offer at Auctions of Promises. At least that way it's personal. But be sure it is something you can do and do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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