The secretary is collecting donations from 30-40 people in our building and will buy the gift based on the overall amount collected. Any ideas on what one should contribute to the donation envelope?

I was told by my close friend from high school (we've lost touch) that she is having a baby in October, I would like to send her a gift, event though I don't think that I am invited to the shower. How much should I plan to spend?

I'm a bridesmaid in the wedding of a close friend. I'm already spending a fair amount of money on the event ($500 plane ticket, $350 hotel, $40 engagement gift, $60 shoes). The bride genersouly paid for all the bridesmaid dresses. Also, if it's...

I'm going to a friend's wedding in June. From what I heard you're supposed to pay for your meal and plus at least a $100 as a gift. So I'm planning to bring $200. Is that enough?

My husband & I are in our mutual friend's wedding. What is "the acceptable going rate" these days for a wedding gift?

My boss is having her wedding soon and I felt bad to decline because I was not going to attend her bridal shower. She didn't register because apparently its Chinese tradition to give money instead of gifts. I think anything less than $100 is inappropriate...

We've been invited to the wedding of a high school friend of my boyfriends, whom we don't see more than three or four times a year. This is also his second wedding, and we did attend and bring a gift to the first. I plan on getting something from their...

My husband's co-worker is getting married. My husband is an attorney and works in a professional office. We are going to the ceremony and reception. I don't believe in the "pay for your plate" theory because I had a very fancy wedding (which cost my...