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    Quote Originally Posted by JenC View Post
    They aren't registered anywhere? We have friends getting married on Saturday. Dave and I bought them 2 prints off Etsy that they had in their Etsy Registry. For a check, I'd probably do $100.
    We'd do about $100 for a wedding gift. Unless there was something they asked for or a GC for a store they loved. I've also done 3 or 4 GC for restaurants they like.

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    I have heard that the conventional rule when giving cash for a wedding gift is to give an amount equal to the cost of the dinner (this seems like a lot of guess work to me though!). We usually give between $100-$250 based on the relationship- friend vs sibling, etc. For my wedding five years ago we were given cash gifts anywhere from $25-$500.

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    Hmmm, times have changed. When I got married, admittedly 30+ years ago, we got $0. Lots of sugar and creamer sets, candlesticks, and one, count them, one salad plate from the china everyone insisted we needed to register for. Sigh...

    So these days, an acquaintance maybe $100, a relative maybe $200.
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    My daughter was married two weeks ago. Her aunt (my sister) gave her $500. Her uncle (my brother) gave her $100. Her grandfather (my dad) gave her $200. Go figure.

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    If you want to give money for sure, give an amount that's comfortably within your means. Ask yourself what other gifts you'll need to be giving in the next half year and make a budget.

    I usually try to give something other than cash if I feel close to someone; something they might remember me by and have enjoyment using.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LucyTudeOn4Feet View Post
    Haha! Everybody should have a special aunt or uncle. It's those special relationships that make things better. I was very lucky growing up, I had 2 special aunts, and DH was especially fond of my one uncle, and visa versa. Now it's my turn to pass it down. Just gotta keep in sync with how the youngsters keep in touch, it's all different now LOL!
    Totally agree!

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    When DD got married checks ranged around $150-$200; that was 18 years ago. This was from non-related people.

    I would think a small gift, something that reminds her of you, even something funny, with a card with a check inside.

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    If I give cash I try to give it along with a small physical gift. One of my good friends is getting married next month, and in the midst of a job search and a move, so I know they appreciate cash more than *things*. I just watched her spend months downsizing to accommodate the move, and I know they have a 5 year goal of renting out their place and traveling around in a pimped out camper van. With that in mind, my gift will be cash, along with a small token item - I've decided on a reproduction highway sign of California's Highway 395 - the place where we hang out together the most, where she met her future husband, and where they are getting married.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doubledip1 View Post
    I always go to Penzey's Spices (a really nice spice store), and pick out a bunch of herbs/spices I think the bride/groom will like along with their wooden salt shaker and pepper grinder. The pepper mill and salt shaker ends up being $40, plus whatever spices I get.
    Love the Penzey's. There's one in Arlington.

    Personally, for a niece, it would be $50 and a household item but that's because I have a ton of nieces and nephews. By that, I mean 27 and they're all hitting marriage age within the next 5-10 years. One more and I'd just pass out vegetable seeds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyThor View Post
    If I give cash I try to give it along with a small physical gift. One of my good friends is getting married next month, and in the midst of a job search and a move, so I know they appreciate cash more than *things*. I just watched her spend months downsizing to accommodate the move, and I know they have a 5 year goal of renting out their place and traveling around in a pimped out camper van. With that in mind, my gift will be cash, along with a small token item - I've decided on a reproduction highway sign of California's Highway 395 - the place where we hang out together the most, where she met her future husband, and where they are getting married.
    I just had to say that I absolutely LOVE your gift idea. It's clear when people take the time to create a gift for a couple that is unique and fabulous. Thanks again for the post
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