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moneybiz · 05-10-2008, 10:19 PM

he is my good friend but i am not in the weddin or anything how much money should I give him 200$?

After Shock Media · 05-10-2008, 10:22 PM

Assuming there is food and an open bar I really feel the very minimum given should be 100.00 per guest plus a gift.

WiredGuy · 05-10-2008, 10:22 PM

I'm personally not a fan of giving cash, check if they have a wedding registry and buy them something they can both use.
WG

moneybiz · 05-10-2008, 10:32 PM

ok thanks

SpeakEasy · 05-11-2008, 03:45 AM

I agree with WG but if they don't then 200-300 would be very appropriate.

Lighter · 05-11-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by moneybiz

he is my good friend but i am not in the weddin or anything how much money should I give him 200$?

yes money only, $200.00+/person

stev0 · 05-11-2008, 04:20 AM

Why the fuck would you give someone money for a wedding? Get him a 12 pack or a toaster...

baX · 05-11-2008, 04:22 AM

Had the same problem last week at my cousins wedding (he's also a very good friend of mine). Gave him 200 euros cash (~$400) and he and the bride were very happy. Now when I think about it, I should go with 100 euros coz everyone else were giving them that much.

stev0 · 05-11-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Assuming there is food and an open bar I really feel the very minimum given should be 100.00 per guest plus a gift.

I completely disagree... then again I would never get married, I'm completely against the concept. But I figure it's the same idea as throwing a party, you shouldn't expect your guests to give you fuck all. You're the host, supply for people and make sure they have a good time.

If you don't have the cash, then don't have an open bar... or simply don't have a big wedding.

Tjeezers · 05-11-2008, 04:41 AM

150 Euro is nice
A guest easy drinks away 50 Euro, that bill is for the new couple.

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fluffygrrl · 05-11-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stev0

I completely disagree... then again I would never get married, I'm completely against the concept. But I figure it's the same idea as throwing a party, you shouldn't expect your guests to give you fuck all. You're the host, supply for people and make sure they have a good time.

If you don't have the cash, then don't have an open bar... or simply don't have a big wedding.

Depends on exactly what the bride does for entertainment, dunnit.

morningstar · 05-11-2008, 06:02 AM

Is it really necessary on a wedding?

markz08 · 05-11-2008, 06:09 AM

Is it necessarily to give money for them? cause for me i'll just give a gift that they can use at home rather than giving money..

VikingMan · 05-11-2008, 06:17 AM

I am going to a wedding soon for a female relative soon. I fucking hate the guy she is getting married to. I don't want to give that guy a penny of my money so I will just be getting a nice gift very specific to her

k0nr4d · 05-11-2008, 06:21 AM

weddings here are usually HUGE with 200-250 people, and blindingly large amounts of vodka. This is a poorer country and most weddings run around 30.000PLN (about 13k USD). I like to give about 500PLN if its distant relatives and 1000PLN if its someone closer.

Monique Niccole · 05-11-2008, 07:59 AM

I think it's nice to give money. That's what a newly married couple really needs after shelling out for a wedding anyway -- not a Cuisinart or some place settings they'll never use.

$200-300 is good.

Iron Fist · 05-11-2008, 08:21 AM

200 bucks cash? You guys living on another planet? I need more friends like you should I get married again....

MikeVega · 05-11-2008, 08:28 AM

$300 - $500 for a friend .. family gets $800 - $1000 depending on what the wedding may have costs ..

Holly · 05-11-2008, 08:28 AM

The amount of money depends on how good a friend he is, I'd say.

I guess it's different for a guy, but I never give money unless it's a registry for their honeymoon, new house, or something specific, which some people do now. The bride will most likely be registered several places. It's easy to pick from the list and you can usually do it online or over the phone. They may even be registered together somewhere like Home Depot or a "guy" place.

nico-t · 05-11-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by baX

Gave him 200 euros cash (~$400)

200 euros aint $400... YET...

Jai · 05-11-2008, 09:30 AM

id say 200$ even if u bring a date

Scott McD · 05-11-2008, 09:43 AM

Give him a note saying "congratulations on having no sex life from now on".

Sly · 05-11-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sharphead

200 bucks cash? You guys living on another planet? I need more friends like you should I get married again....

I was kind of thinking the same thing. If you can afford to give a nice cash gift like that, great, but most people cannot. Especially when they are going to 2 weddings a month all summer. Guests should not be expected to break the bank in order to attend a fancy wedding, they have bills too...

Somebody in this thread said that if you can't afford a particular type of wedding without depending on the gifts, then don't have it. Sorry, I'm inclined to agree.

My cousins wedding is coming up, haven't even talked to her in some time. I will give $100 for two people... I think that's more than generous for someone I never talk to.

directfiesta · 05-11-2008, 09:48 AM

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I am going to a wedding soon for a female relative soon. I fucking hate the guy she is getting married to. I don't want to give that guy a penny of my money so I will just be getting a nice gift very specific to her

Get her a voucher ... FOR A DIVORCE ATTORNEY ....

Sly · 05-11-2008, 09:49 AM

On another note, my dads wedding cost me over a grand, not including the gift. Travel should be taken into consideration as well...

baddog · 05-11-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WiredGuy

I'm personally not a fan of giving cash, check if they have a wedding registry and buy them something they can both use.
WG

As someone that has been married twice, cash is the best gift of all.

Doctor Dre · 05-11-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by baX

Had the same problem last week at my cousins wedding (he's also a very good friend of mine). Gave him 200 euros cash (~$400) and he and the bride were very happy. Now when I think about it, I should go with 100 euros coz everyone else were giving them that much.

I gave much more then the average person at my cousin's wedding too, and I don't regret it one bit...

Peaches · 05-11-2008, 02:13 PM

I gave a bunch of towels to Gabe and Tonda for their wedding. It was a bit of an inside joke since I had walked in on Gabe in nothing but a towel when I was visiting there

I wanted to make sure he had a continuous "guest wardrobe" ;)

I agree about the wedding registry there - it's there for a reason. Also 99% of how much you "spend" depends on how well you know them. If I get an invitation for a friend of a friend of a friend's daughter whom I've met once, I'll spend $25-30. But if one of my best friends gets married, I'll go up a few dollars

MandyBlake · 05-11-2008, 02:36 PM

i was asked to be in my best friend in high school's wedding but wasnt able to make it. we gave $200.
i think it can depend on where they're located and what you are given as an attendee.
you should at the very least cover your meal.
i think $100/person is a good place to start.

notoldschool · 05-11-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

As someone that has been married twice, cash is the best gift of all.

I have to agree with you. Fuck getting a toaster when you can pay rent.

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 05-11-2008, 02:49 PM

jesus fucking christ i'm getting married twice a month and everyone in this thread is invited to each one...

I've never been to a wedding where people were giving that much money to the bride/groom... $20 - $50 was the most i saw

E$_manager · 05-11-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by moneybiz

he is my good friend but i am not in the weddin or anything how much money should I give him 200$?

give him as much as you want to get from him on your weding ;)

Nicky · 05-11-2008, 03:17 PM

I have never been to a wedding as an adult. If it was one of my good friends and it was cash only (I prefer to give a nice present actually) id say ~$300-400. Maybe 200 cash and a present for 200?

viki · 05-11-2008, 03:23 PM

I think $100 per person is good for a standard dinner reception wedding.

Ross · 05-11-2008, 05:42 PM

My friend is having his batchelor party this weekend coming, should be a lot of fun. His wedding is 6-7 weeks from now and I'm not sure how much to give him either. They have their own place, fully furnished so they don't really need gifts. They said on the invitations they don't expect anything but if people are willing then cash is the best option for them which I think is totally fair. Really not sure how much I should give them tho. $200 seems ok tho... The batchelor party is gonna cost 4 times that at least for 2 nights away! hehe

shekinah · 05-11-2008, 06:04 PM

As far as I remember, mom just bought some kitchenwares for her friend's wedding. No need for her to give them money.

candyflip · 05-11-2008, 06:05 PM

I think the rule is 2 times what you "think" the cost per person is. My exes mother was a wedding planner and she used to repeat it like it was some sort of mantra.

Spunky · 05-11-2008, 06:11 PM

I think 200 is about right

fris · 05-12-2008, 10:06 AM

i gave $2000 , but i was the best man, and they have been together for 8 years, so they didnt need anything, or had a wedding registry, only about 5 people gave actual gifts, rest was cash

tony286 · 05-12-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVega

$300 - $500 for a friend .. family gets $800 - $1000 depending on what the wedding may have costs ..

Man I wish I knew you when I had my wedding.lol Up north its at least you cover your meal but in the south its a different mindset. When I had my wedding the difference in gifts from the southerners vs the northerners was dramatic.

CherryLipsRosa · 05-12-2008, 10:52 AM

i would say 200 is about right

viencarl · 05-13-2008, 05:56 AM

dont give him money

i suggest that you give him a very use full things like small appliances

Sosa · 05-13-2008, 09:05 AM

we usually get them something on a gift registry that they setup. If not, a small amount of cash usually because weddings here aren't that pricey where they need to be getting a ton of money.

NY Jester · 05-13-2008, 09:07 AM

well, id say minimum $100 if its a real close friend than $200

EuroRev_Stacey · 05-13-2008, 09:17 AM

cash is fine for the couple to get started...$200 for a close friend is a good deal or either give him an appliance which will be very useful for a newly wed couple

carol.prime · 05-13-2008, 09:44 AM

cash amounting of 200-300 is fine. but if you still have a time, buy them things that they can use especially now that they are starting to have a family.

strobi · 05-13-2008, 10:24 AM

Around here they give an average of 75$/person (average wage is like 2500$/month). I normally give 150$/person depending who it is...

Jim_Gunn · 05-13-2008, 10:56 AM

Some of you guys sound like you have no idea of the rules of civilized society, LOL. Cash is king: $100-$200 per person is a minimum per guest appropriate for a young couples wedding, more if you are older, or higher earning people.

tranza · 05-13-2008, 11:15 AM

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05-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
moneybiz So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,391	how much money to give to a friend for wedding he is my good friend but i am not in the weddin or anything how much money should I give him 200$?

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moneybiz So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,391	ok thanks

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SpeakEasy Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Internet Posts: 2,681	I agree with WG but if they don't then 200-300 would be very appropriate.

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stev0 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 6,801	Why the fuck would you give someone money for a wedding? Get him a 12 pack or a toaster...

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baX Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BP Posts: 17,911	Had the same problem last week at my cousins wedding (he's also a very good friend of mine). Gave him 200 euros cash (~$400) and he and the bride were very happy. Now when I think about it, I should go with 100 euros coz everyone else were giving them that much.

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morningstar Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 443	Is it really necessary on a wedding?

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VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,480	I am going to a wedding soon for a female relative soon. I fucking hate the guy she is getting married to. I don't want to give that guy a penny of my money so I will just be getting a nice gift very specific to her

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k0nr4d Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 9,228	weddings here are usually HUGE with 200-250 people, and blindingly large amounts of vodka. This is a poorer country and most weddings run around 30.000PLN (about 13k USD). I like to give about 500PLN if its distant relatives and 1000PLN if its someone closer. __________________ Mechanical Bunny Media Mechbunny Tube Script \| Mechbunny Webcam Aggregator Script \| Custom Web Development

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Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	I think it's nice to give money. That's what a newly married couple really needs after shelling out for a wedding anyway -- not a Cuisinart or some place settings they'll never use. $200-300 is good.

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Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	200 bucks cash? You guys living on another planet? I need more friends like you should I get married again.... __________________ i like waffles

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MikeVega Porntrepreneur Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 12,788	$300 - $500 for a friend .. family gets $800 - $1000 depending on what the wedding may have costs .. __________________ Mike Vega-ICQ:253868499-AIM:mikeydicevega

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Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	The amount of money depends on how good a friend he is, I'd say. I guess it's different for a guy, but I never give money unless it's a registry for their honeymoon, new house, or something specific, which some people do now. The bride will most likely be registered several places. It's easy to pick from the list and you can usually do it online or over the phone. They may even be registered together somewhere like Home Depot or a "guy" place. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

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Jai Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: http://www.fitnesspornbabes.com Posts: 6,915	id say 200$ even if u bring a date

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Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	I gave a bunch of towels to Gabe and Tonda for their wedding. It was a bit of an inside joke since I had walked in on Gabe in nothing but a towel when I was visiting there I wanted to make sure he had a continuous "guest wardrobe" ;) I agree about the wedding registry there - it's there for a reason. Also 99% of how much you "spend" depends on how well you know them. If I get an invitation for a friend of a friend of a friend's daughter whom I've met once, I'll spend $25-30. But if one of my best friends gets married, I'll go up a few dollars

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MandyBlake The one and only! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 17,761	i was asked to be in my best friend in high school's wedding but wasnt able to make it. we gave $200. i think it can depend on where they're located and what you are given as an attendee. you should at the very least cover your meal. i think $100/person is a good place to start. __________________ Mandy's Playhouse Her First Fat Girl If you're interested in promoting my sites, ICQ me! 178411921

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Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	jesus fucking christ i'm getting married twice a month and everyone in this thread is invited to each one... I've never been to a wedding where people were giving that much money to the bride/groom... $20 - $50 was the most i saw

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Nicky Judge Jury and Executioner Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 30,069	I have never been to a wedding as an adult. If it was one of my good friends and it was cash only (I prefer to give a nice present actually) id say ~$300-400. Maybe 200 cash and a present for 200? __________________ gfynicky @ gmail.com

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viki Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,640	I think $100 per person is good for a standard dinner reception wedding. __________________ viki [at] realsexcash [dot] com 228 263 454

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Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	My friend is having his batchelor party this weekend coming, should be a lot of fun. His wedding is 6-7 weeks from now and I'm not sure how much to give him either. They have their own place, fully furnished so they don't really need gifts. They said on the invitations they don't expect anything but if people are willing then cash is the best option for them which I think is totally fair. Really not sure how much I should give them tho. $200 seems ok tho... The batchelor party is gonna cost 4 times that at least for 2 nights away! hehe

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,056	I think the rule is 2 times what you "think" the cost per person is. My exes mother was a wedding planner and she used to repeat it like it was some sort of mantra. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,270	i gave $2000 , but i was the best man, and they have been together for 8 years, so they didnt need anything, or had a wedding registry, only about 5 people gave actual gifts, rest was cash __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

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Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	we usually get them something on a gift registry that they setup. If not, a small amount of cash usually because weddings here aren't that pricey where they need to be getting a ton of money.

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EuroRev_Stacey Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 811	cash is fine for the couple to get started...$200 for a close friend is a good deal or either give him an appliance which will be very useful for a newly wed couple __________________ EUROREVENUE.COM