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Coffee Maker Reviews: Is It Ok To Give A Gift Card As A Wedding Gift? (2/12/2012)
This is a second marriage for both parties and they have been living together for years. I have no idea what to get. I was thinking Bed, Bath & Beyond. What amount is appropriate? This is for a family member that I rarely see even though we live in the same town.
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February 12th, 2012 - 18:56
If you’re attending the reception, the idea is to repay them for the cost of your meal and your date’s. That would average $ 100-200 in most places. If you’re not attending then $ 50 would be fine. A gift card is a great idea, or you can give cash or check.
February 12th, 2012 - 19:01
I can hardly believe someone who is a regular in this section still thinks its ok to advise people to give what they think their meal at the reception will cost.
Obviously, there is no truth or logic to this.
I would aim for at least 50 bucks, 100 if you are able to. But it really depends on your situation and also, what might be normal amounts among your family to give. A gift certificate is a wonderful gift, you will be helping them replace old items or maybe just freshen up their decor, while letting them do the choosing.
February 12th, 2012 - 19:25
Gift cards are a great idea for wedding gifts. Bed Bath & Beyond is a good idea, but you may want to find out if they have a registry someplace — then you could get them a gift card from that store. How much you spend depends entirely on what you think you can afford and how much you are willing to give them. I agree with the poster that said $ 50.00 to $ 100.00 is a good range.
February 12th, 2012 - 20:03
there is absolutely no truth to the myth that you are supposed to gift a couple based on how much the meal was worth at the reception. that would mean that people who have only cake and punch receptions should never get more than 10 dollars for a wedding gift. ridiculous. it would also mean that if you are living in new york city you should gift people whom you barely know as much as 250 or 300 dollars but the same meal may be served in the south for much less so if you live in the south you gift them with only 50 dollars. that just does not make any sense. anyway, there is no way the guests can know how much the couple or their families have spend on the wedding fare.
so the rule is that you gift them according to the closeness of your relatoinship with them. a family member with whom you are not that close would fall into the 150 to 250 dollar category.
but don’t buy them a gift card. just put the cash or a check in a really nice card. gift cards can end up never being used if they never have anything they need from that place, but people always use money.
February 12th, 2012 - 20:49
I agree with fizzy what if your meal only cost 5-10 dollars. I am invited to a wedding in July it will be in someones backyard with party foods like finger sandwiches, mini meatballs, jambalaya simple stuff like that and I know it won’t be 50 per plate. You give what you can afford and it also depends on how close you are to the bride and groom but a gift card is very appropriate.
February 12th, 2012 - 21:39
Coming from someone who is getting married after having lived with her fiance for 3 years and having everything she needs for the home… gift cards are great, especially if you know a store that the couple likes to shop at.
Also, never underestimate the value of a cash gift. I know it feels less personal, but weddings can get expensive and every little bit is appreciated.
February 12th, 2012 - 22:04
£25 – £50 seems fair.yes,you can give a gift card if they don’t have a registry.cash is also good,especially if you’re not sure they will use a gift card.and its not ‘cover the cost of your plate’ – if they want to spend over a hundred per guest on food,that’s their choice,not yours
February 12th, 2012 - 22:18
yes, its ok. As long as it includes some money in there.