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What would be the appropriate amount to spend on this wedding gift?
February 10, 2010 | In: Wedding Gifts
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 registry, but since the amount you spend on a registry gift isn’t exactly a secret, I don’t want to offend. What price range should I aim for?
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5 Responses to What would be the appropriate amount to spend on this wedding gift?
Mellissa H
February 10th, 2010 at 12:54 am
it depends on one thing really what you can comfortably afford within your personal budget there is no point in spending anymore than this as all it does is get you into personal debt.
Old Mister Happy
February 10th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Not knowing about what is registered, or your finances that would be difficult to say. I’m reading into this question that you don’t particularly want to spend a lot. My suggestion is to veer away from the registry and buy something like a crystal picture frame from the Mikasa Outlet. $20-25, looks nice, can be always used and doesn’t break the bank.
Lek-C-IS-Amazing
February 10th, 2010 at 1:31 am
well if it’s on the registry, they obviously want it. It’s not the first marriage and you all aren’t close friends or family. Whatever you decide to get off the registry should be fine
karatelovr
February 10th, 2010 at 1:54 am
I have to throw my 2 cents in here. If someone has registered for gifts, as long as they are not out of your price range (furniture or large appliances, etc), then stick to the registry. There is a reason they are on that registry. Do not worry about them knowing the cost of the item, again, it’s on the registry b/c they want or need it. A thoughtful couple will list a wide variety of items for that very reason.
Can’t find anything on the registry you can afford? Then a gift card to that store/website will be appreciated. Or team up with another person/couple in that situation and purchase a larger item from both of you.
Personally, I think it’s tacky for a second wedding to be registered for anything and invite the same people that came to the first wedding…but I know a lot of people still do it. :-/
Inundated in SF
February 10th, 2010 at 2:49 am
You don’t have to buy off the registry. There was a time (during my lifetime in fact) when there weren’t any wedding registries and people gifted what they thought a newly wed would need. Just gfit what you feel–a nice pair of candle sticks, a toaster, a blender
or choose something from the registry that you feel comfortable giving; let their families and close friend buy the big ticket items. If they don’t like, they can return it for a refund or exchange it for something they can use. It’s not your job to provide them with new stuff for their home.