Macaroni picture frame

I just did a rough figure, and came up with $138 per person for my wedding. That was with the Friday discount, and my savvy greek negotiating skills.

I'd have to say $125 per person now..

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Wedding costs have certainly escalated. When one of my sons got married--2 years ago- relatively modest affair,m my main responsibility was the rehearsal diner. I had never signed a credit card receipt for something in the 4 digit range before. That diner cost more than the entire wedding for my wife and I in 1971. I was relating this to my neighbor when his wife came out the door. Her response was, " I don't even want to hear what a rehearsal diner costs! ( They had 4 daughters' weddings to pay for- surely each was 10X what the rehearsal cost me.)

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I ended up getting a craftsman-style salad bowl, or I think that's what it was, from Macy*s. It was about a little under a $100. It was a really nice bowl too. Very unique and artsy.

I read a Mrs. Manner's article once that said the unwritten rule about giving money as a means to pay for your dinner at a wedding is wrong and that the bride and groom who hint to preferring such a gift is being rude or something to that effect.

Did anyone suggest boxing gloves?

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Got another wedding to attend. This time it's a good friend of mine. I also will be bringing a date!

With the wedding coming next Saturday, I've been thinking about how much to give. This will be a Chinese wedding and I have since learned that Asian weddings in general you give red envelopes (with money inside). This will be at the Hilton hotel.

So I thought $100 was sufficient, but then I've been reading that it should be at least $100 per guest! I remembered this post and checked out the "Envelope" calculator and $100 is low. Is it? Am I being cheap?

I don't expect my gf to give anything, as my friend suggested I bring her and the fact she doesn't know him. For me $200 is a bit much. I've been spending money on gifts lately and have more to give next month, and giving more than $100 adds to the expense.

If $100 a head is the norm, then I may just shell out the money. I don't like the idea that one should give enough to cover the dinner. But it seems that is the popular opinion.

If you don't like the prevailing opinion, I don't understand why you come on here requesting advice?

$100. per person is the bare minimum. If the venue is a bit upscale, you need to go to $125 or $150.

BTW, there are plenty who will give you advice that $50. is sufficient. If you take them up on it, you'll definitely appear as cheap.

Weddings are once in a lifetime event for people. If you want to attend such an event, you should be stepping up to do so.

Give 100 bucks from you, and 25-50 dollar amazon giftcard from the gf who doesn't know them. Another couple that does not have an online registry? Those things are so convenient.

There are so many things you can buy off amazon these days, a giftcard like that will be appreciated.

I wouldn't expect someone to give me a bunch of cash personally. Right now planning a wedding, going to be about 100 a person for food. If someone gave me a 25 dollar giftcard, id me more than happy to get it. I don't expect any of my guests to shell out a golden amount or if they even bring a gift at all. I'm inviting them because they are friends and I want them to enjoy the party. I wouldn't worry too much about the amount, its the thought that counts

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$200 IMHO.

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I guess things are more expensive out east. We are planning my last daughter's wedding, (the fifth we have funded or helped fund) and the meal budget will be nearer ten than twenty dollars. the cake will be made by friends probably and it will not be an extravagant affair. I come from a big rollicking family and big gifts would be considered showing off. I guarantee you we will all have a great time too! Maybe folks in the Midwest are just naturally frugal.

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It's still good to get some opinions from this board...I mean what other online forums have classy members My friend invited me, so I can't really refuse, and he wanted me to bring my gf because he wants to meet her.

He's not rich, but he tells me that his wife-to-be is loaded and is pretty much footing the bill. She's from GA and owns property there. They will be moving there after their honeymoon in Hawaii. I dunno, for some reason I think he will be pussywhipped since she holds the purse, so to speak.

Anyway, I was thinking $100 plus a digital picture frame, but I'm sure someone else will probably give that. Besides, they may already have one. I may go $150 or $100 with a gift card--great idea!

This is a home affair that isn't catered. Nothing wrong with that, and the gifts should be reduced commensurately.

However, even in Indiana, I'm quite sure an affair at a wedding establishment or an upscale restaurant is going to run $100. per person if they offer the alcohol and the appetizers and the entree and the dessert.

.........she holds the purse in two ways.

Bad idea.........all the way around.