I am a bridesmaid in a small wedding (3 bridesmaids including the Maid of Honor).
I have been out of college for 2 years, but am currently in grad school and have very little money to give for a Long Island wedding reception. It is customary to give cash, but is a gift card acceptable in this situation? (basically, I need to have the ability to put the gift on a credit card and most of her registry gifts have been purchased)
I gave her a very nice shower gift, although I could not make the shower due to school constraints (I am an out of town bridesmaid), have purchased the dress, shoes, etc. I don't want to seem cheap, but does anyone have advice on an amount to give from my boyfriend and myself?
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May 10, 2007, 12:35 PM
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Ali -
I actually live in this area and it really isn't customary to give cash, although many do. Any gift you give should be acceptable. Give from the heart and choose a gift that reflects your feeling for the couple, keeping your budget in mind. If you purchase a gift please send it to the home of the bride before the wedding.
Frankly, I like to receive gifts purchased by the giver. Many times you'll end up with something much more valuable than cash. Think keepsake from a dear friend... Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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May 10, 2007, 12:47 PM
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I understand the gift from the heart idea, but the bride is a fairly practical girl and if she needs some wine glasses, I'd rather she get some wine glasses.
I had been thinking about a gift card to a place where she registered. Would that seem impractical?
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May 10, 2007, 1:21 PM
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If she's registered, it would be better to select somewthing off the registry and have it mailed to her home before the wedding. Gift cards are so impersonal but some people like them. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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May 10, 2007, 4:41 PM
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Agreed. Plus, there is no magic dollar amount that is perfect. One amount may seem generous to some and yet lacking to another. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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