wedding etiquette

[RobbieL]

going to a good friends sisters wedding tomorrow. On the invite they've asked for money to help towards the honeymoon.

I've known her a good few years but not seen her for at least 4 years since she moved away.

Basically, what's a good amount to give so as not to offend? I really don't fancy digging too deep for someone I haven't seen for so long and have fallen out of touch with.

[NDA]

Cheque for £250 but get someone else to sign it with a different name.

Eat as much as you can at the wedding.

[ewenm]

Whatever you feel comfortable with. Or think of something more appropriate and personal to the couple instead - you don't have to follow their honeymoon request...

[Ikemi]

£40-60?

[sherman]

Ikemi said:

£40-60?

£50 then

[amir_j]

Ikemi said:

£40-60?

10-30 imo hardly knows her

Depends On a) if op really wants to go or or obliged b) how good food is and if pays himself for drinks at bar

[Dan_1981]

20 quid.

n tell them they're bloody lucky you even turned up.

[Sheets Tabuer]

Fiver and a note to the cheeky bh to live within her means, maybe suggesting a weekend in skegness and stop begging people to pay for her holiday?

I might be behind the times though.

[amir_j]

Sheets Tabuer said:

Fiver and a note to the cheeky bh to live within her means, maybe suggesting a weekend in skegness and stop begging people to pay for her holiday?

I might be behind the times though.

agree, myself and other half are stating no presents required, your presence is enough type line.

[Colin 1985]

RobbieL said:

I really don't fancy digging too deep for someone I haven't seen for so long and have fallen out of touch with.

Nonsense, smash her back doors in.

[TotalControl]

I'd say £50 is fair enough.

[Baby Huey]

Some friends got married recently and asked for cash. We gave £50, and talking to other people at the wedding this seemed a fairly standard amount.

It also depends on what you can afford. Weddings are expensive for the guests too.

[JohnSW20]

I've always done what I think it would cost me to have a good meal and a night out. If you're going to the day and night that's what you're getting.

John

[Rude Girl]

Good etiquette for someone you don't care about and are not interested in is not to go, surely?

[Arese]

A £20 note. But make sure you rub it around your balls and undercarriage first, then you can feel smug.

[Manks]

Rude Girl said:

Good etiquette for someone you don't care about and are not interested in is not to go, surely?

Quite.

[ali_kat]

Rude Girl said:

Good etiquette for someone you don't care about and are not interested in is not to go, surely?

[becksW]

No more than £25. But if you only give a tenner, it's not like you are going to be seeing her in the following weeks!

Personally if I was getting a gift for someone I knew in this well (i.e. not that well!). I'd spend about £15 so would prob give the same in cash.

Edited by becksW on Saturday 27th March 09:41

Edited by becksW on Saturday 27th March 09:42