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    Aug 2, 2011, 11:21 AM
    Destination Wedding... HELP!!
    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,
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    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?
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    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.
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    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.
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    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
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