This is me husband's boss...boss's son is getting married...they were already married in India for her family.....I have never been introduced to his son or the new wife...so to me they are acquaintances....hubby is arguing with me...we have to give $1,000...it's the boss's son......personally I don't give a hoot who he is...they are not family nor close friends.....................

That seems like an excessive amount of money to spend!

If anyone gave us $1000 as a wedding gift, I would have had their baby!!! $1000 is an enormously extravagant gift, especially if it were cash!! If you ARE going to the wedding, and they AREN'T close friends of yours, I would say give $50- tops.

If anyone gave us $1000 as a wedding gift, I would have had their baby!!! $1000 is an enormously extravagant gift, especially if it were cash!! If you ARE going to the wedding, and they AREN'T close friends of yours, I would say give $50- tops.


Two people at a wedding and a $50 gift? What part of the Country are you in?

I think $1,000 is high - I also think it's the husband's decision because it's "his side" of the relationship.

Here - I'm in NY - the standard wedding gift is $100, for starters.

I realize it's a social event and payment for the meal isn't required or expected, but I always try to at least help the bride and groom "break even."

I do agree that handing someone cash in the amount of $1,000 doesn't seem particularly wise - checks, of course, are just as good.

Unless you are ultra rich 1000 ( at leats in US money is a lot) Now 1000 in Chinese money would be a ok gift. Or 1000 in Mexican currency

Unless you are ultra rich 1000 ( at leats in US money is a lot) Now 1000 in Chinese money would be a ok gift. Or 1000 in Mexican currency

I'm thinking husband's employer, husband knows the way the game is played, husband is suggesting $1,000.