What is the appropriate amount of money to give?
July 19th, 2010 | 
Author: I am asking this on behalf of a friend. She is the Maid of Honor in her friend’s wedding. She has already spent a good amount of money between the bridal shower, bridal shower gift, bachelorette party, dresses, etc. She wants to know what the appropriate amount of money to give as a gift would be? The reception is at a fire hall and the couple is paying for part of it themselves, if that makes a difference.
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Tags: amount of money, bachelorette party, bridal shower gift, fire hall, maid of honor, party dresses
It sounds as if she’s already given her gift. If this bride is any friend at all, she’ll realize that.
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Depending on her budget, $50 – $100.
Get her a gift card to a place the bride will like, like a lingerie store make it out for like 50 bucks enough to where she can get a decent bra and panties set
Wow, tough one. It really depends on her financial situation. She has already spent so much, so it is not a simple response. She should give what she feels comfortable with. She is doing it for a close friend, so whether it is $25, $100 or more, people will know that there was good wishes associated with it. It is the thought that counts.
$25.00 is plenty.
Give her a high five. It’s free and everyone enjoys it.
Where I live, there is a rule of thumb- estimate what you and a guest cost for dinner, then double it. If it’s a fancy venue and they’re paying $25 per plate, a person plus a date should give $100.
If it’s casual and 6 bucks each, then $25 is appropriate.
If I were her- I wouldn’t give her anything. Oh- well a card of course, but that’s it.
First of all, in MY opinion, if you buy a gift for the bridal shower- that’s basically the same as a wedding gift. I don’t know why people think they should get TWO gifts, lol, maybe I’m just cheap though. Secondly- she’s the maid of honor- if I were the bride I would not EXPECT or ACCEPT a gift from my maid of honor- please those girls have to do so much. Bachelorette parties aren’t cheap. I wouldn’t want a gift from any of my bridesmaids…they already have to buy the dresses and get their hair/makeup/nails done etc. I don’t think any of them should be buying gifts.