View Full Version : Destination Wedding... HELP!
gottaknow21
Aug 2, 2011, 11:21 AM
My husband and my best friend, who is also my child's God-Mother,(couple) are having a destination wedding. This wedding will cost us almost $4000 I was not asked to be in the bridal party, nor was he. We are wondering how much of a monetary gift we should now give them with the fact that we are just guests and we will be paying close to $4000 for the trip as well. I don't know what would be the appropriate amount,
joypulv
Aug 2, 2011, 11:39 AM
You could just not go, and buy a typical gift.
Or go, and spend maybe $30 on a sugar bowl.
Your first sentence makes it sound like your husband is marrying your best friend. Who is getting married?
NeedKarma
Aug 2, 2011, 11:44 AM
I can't imagine anyone assuming that all the guests can afford $4000 to travel to their wedding. I'd send my regrets.
joypulv
Aug 2, 2011, 12:04 PM
Monetary wedding gift? Who decided that? It's tacky unless this is your child getting married.
You don't bring gifts with you to a destination wedding, and you have plenty of time afterwards to send one to the place they live.
Fr_Chuck
Aug 2, 2011, 04:49 PM
Assuming paying 4000 to go to a wedding is nothing for you, I guess buy them a new car