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wedding present?

  • 13-08-2008 4:59pm
    #1
    m'lady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭


    I have 2 weddings coming up in next few months, as I havent been to a wedding in the last 10 years Im seriously stuck on what to give as a wedding present? I will be giving money, but how much? myself and partner will be attending the full wedding...


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  • #2
    BroomBurner
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    It depends on how well you know the couple, I think. Money-wise, it could be anything, I think maybe €100 would be nice, though I've heard of people giving €200.
    Gift-wise, how about getting them something like a Le Creuset pot or something (prob check that they like to cook!). They're very expensive but well-known and you can get them cheaper in that Kildare Village place.


  • #3
    m'lady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭m'lady


    somebody told me recently that you should cover the price of your meal and his and add more? does that sound right?


  • #4
    BroomBurner
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    TBH, I don't know, I don't really listen to stuff like that, it kind of annoys me when people assume that a guest will give plenty of money. I also think it takes the romance out of a wedding.

    If you are thinking that way, most meals for weddings cost roughly €50 to €100 a head, with most (I think), falling in to the €60-€70 mark. Going by that logic of covering the cost of the meal, €150 should do the trick.

    Have to say, if we got money, I'd be delighted, but I'd be equally delighted with a well thought out gift that would be useful. A few people have given us gifts like services that we would normally have to pay for for the wedding (invites, etc.) and that has really helped. Especially with the current economic climate, any saving is a good saving.

    Do you know the couples personally?


  • #5
    m'lady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭m'lady


    well with first wedding Ive been mates with the girl for years, and the second is a girl I work with and have become friends with..


  • #6
    BroomBurner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,737 ✭✭✭BroomBurner


    Hmm, well, for people I don't really know too well, I'd give 'em cash. For someone I knew very well, I'd offer them something to help with the wedding (not always possible), or ask if there is something they particularly need (household item, hobby-related, etc.). If you're still at a loss, give 'em between €100 and €200 depending on your own bank balance. I think if you're single, €100 (if affordable) is grand.

    Or you could get them nothing!


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