I am going to a wedding in July and I am on a budget. The wedding requires me to fly across country, get a rental car, and a hotel room. Add in the cost of the tux and the two gifts I've already gifted the new couple, and I'm out at least $1k before my date and I walk in the door.
What's proper etiquette for the big gift? Is it the same for a couple as for an individual? Is it 2x what an individual should spend?
I don't mean to be a cheapskate, but I am trying to not break my bank in a single weekend.
Thanks for your help, BW World!
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I'm a little confused - if you already gave them 2 gifts for getting married, why do you need to give them another one?
If you are flying across the country, renting a tux, a car and a hotel room, I think your friends will understand if you do not get them a third gift.
Personally I think they will appreciate all the trouble it took for you to be there and will consider your effort and presence is a much better gift than a toaster.
Gifts at a wedding are not obligatory. They are completely optional. I think you have made more than enough effort and they should appreciate that.
Why have you already given them two gifts? Engagement gift and a shower gift?
If you stil feel the need to give them a big gift, I don't think it needs to be twice the amount b/c it's from both of you. Spend whatever you can afford. If they are truly your friends, they will not judge you on the gift you give.
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