Sunday, April 19, 2009

Is $75 enough to spend on a wedding gift?

So I%26#039;m the Matron of Honor in my best friend from high school%26#039;s wedding. I spent $45 on a shower gift %26amp; so far $75 on a wedding gift. I%26#039;ve already spent $$ on a dress %26amp; shoes %26amp; I%26#039;m paying for bachelorette party decorations %26amp; food. Is this enough to spend on her or should I add to her wedding gift?

Is $75 enough to spend on a wedding gift?
If that is what you can afford, it is a generous gift. I would be very grateful if my MOH spent this amount. I will just be happy that she is helping me out so much with the wedding!
Reply:If you can afford it, then it is enough.
Reply:Yes, you are being more than generous. I certainly didn%26#039;t expect my Matron of Honor to spend this much on me. She is married with 3 kids. I didn%26#039;t think it was realistic (or kind) to expect her to go broke.
Reply:I would really go for $100 or more. But, if that%26#039;s all you can afford, it%26#039;s better than nothing.
Reply:Yes that is more than enough. You have a job, and you are doing it. Usually (like in the east coast) you spend a 100. per person on a gift. Out here in NM the standard is different and can be as low as 25.00. You are just fine.
Reply:if i was the matron of honor, i wuldve spent more than $75 on the gift, that%26#039;s on top of all the things you%26#039;ve already listed. so i%26#039;m saying that no, $75 isnt enough
Reply:It probably depends on where you are from, where i%26#039;m from $75 is very acceptable. Most people here do not go over board on thier weddings (there are some of course) and have very simple receptions, I don%26#039;t think there is anything wrong on how much you spend on a gift. When my husband and I got married, we didn%26#039;t judge our friends and family on how much they gave us, we were just happy they were able to attend and be apart of our big day.
Reply:yeah, that sounds like plenty.
Reply:it isn%26#039;t about quantity..I have been married for 8 years...it is about buying the things they REALLY need..





money is just substance as is what you are getting..so get something they NEED...they%26#039;ll buy their own wants..
Reply:NO, give $100 OR buy a gift off the registry for $75. Just because you%26#039;ve spent money already does not entitle you to get out of buying a regular gift...it should be an honor to be part of the ceremony!
Reply:Only you can answer that. Everyone has a different financial situation.





Questions you should ask yourself, what would you have given if you had no other expenses for the wedding? Is that still in your budget after the other expenses?





Did you pay for the bachelorette party all yourself ? I thought that was supposed to be split among the bridal party.





Where I come from $75 is a gift you might receive from someone coming alone to a wedding who is just a friend.
Reply:Yes, I think $75.00 is a nice round figure. You can get something very nice for her. You can buy her a pamper basket for herself with like lotion, body scrub, etc.....You can also buy her a giftcard for dinner for two at her favorite restaurant........I think that you have done a lot in preparation for the wedding and whatever you buy the bride, she will love it.........Don%26#039;t worry about..........$75.00 is a good amount.
Reply:This is enough especially since you are paying for her party. That is really awesome of you.
Reply:Well if your in the wedding you dont buy a gift, traditionally anyway. The bride is suposed to give you a gift at the rehearsel diiner. Also thats enough. I think you have gone above and beyond and she is lucky to have you as her made of honor. now just have fun at the wedding and be a friend, dont spend anymore money!!
Reply:Buy her something you know she wants for what you can afford.
Reply:That is more than enough... I was the Maid of Honor and spent about $100 all together and found that my gift was more than what they got from most people. Being in her wedding is a gift in itself because brides know how those costs add up between the dress and shoes and hair etc...
Reply:Definately enough. You have already spent over 100 dollars on just gifts not to mention the party. Its not about the price tags its about what comes from your heart and you have definately shown that you have love for your friend. Relax sweetie, you%26#039;ve done great!
Reply:Yesss.
Reply:at $5 more.


and that%26#039;s fine.


don%26#039;t forget to have the best wrapping.


it can help.


you know these days people seem so superficial
Reply:If money is getting tight it is completely acceptable. As matron of honor you have a close relationship with the bride so she won%26#039;t be judging you. She surely knows how much you have done for her already. It%26#039;s not like your the well off relative or friend who%26#039;s only giving her 20 bucks.



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