We Got A Wedding Invitation

Typically when my parents would send a cash gift to the bride and groom it wouldn't be less than a 100 dollars... Some people might say gift certificate or something similar but then they HAVE to go to the store you bought the gift card/certificate from. Another option is an American Express Check... they can cash it in to do just about anything they wish with it plus more secure. No one besides the person who's name is on it can cash it ;) So typically it'll be a 100 dollars cash because they ARE relatives. If they were not so close friends or something 50 dollars would be more than sufficient. Or relatives you had no real contact with same deal. BUT since you said you would go if you could treat it as such... a close friend/relative... $100.

It's a very most appreciated gift for newly weds. And is well thought for you. As the amount, just think in a gift you will buy and the amount it will cost you to send and your math will add up to the right amount for you to give. It's a gift there is no rate to fill. The gesture is what it counts.

I think a gift of $20 is sufficient. Some would say thats too little, but with the circumstances I think that is enough. If you guys have lots of money, go ahead and send them more. But I have a feeling that you are "normal" (chuckle) people and $20 is alot of money. Less then that would seem sort of cheap. But if you can't afford the $20, less would be ok too.

I think $25.00 would be a nice gift..They can get a set of towels are a small applance with that amount..That is what i always send...I sometimes will get a gift certificate to Walmart sometimes..Now this is not what i do for my children or grandchildren but someone in the family that i seldom see..I think a gift is a wonderful idea...

I would think of what kind of gift I would want to buy them and send them equivalent amount of money. If you don't really know someone but they are family, something in the $20.00 to $30.00 range, I'd say. At least that's what I would send. I feel for you, having to be the decisionmaker. I'm forced into that role in my family as well and I can't stand it!!! Drives me bonkers sometimes! LOL Good luck!

Okay so your great niece/ nephew is getting married- is that right? As for the gift are they registered anywhere, if so that could be the best place to start. With all the registry options many have gift cards, ect.. and then you would know you were giving them something that they really wanted. As for the amount- that is totally up to you. Our family is very close so I grew up with my great Aunts and Uncles and wedding were always common place invites and gift giving opportunities. My favorite Great Uncle did the sweetest and silliest thing ever- he actually purchased a $50.00 gift to Babies R Us for the future and you know what we used it a year later- it was great. Anyway just a little food for thought. Good Luck

I have to agree with Polly1 here (above post)^^^, twenty (or even twenty five) bucks is plenty for us 'regular' folks to give as a gift; especially for a relative who you've never even met. A gift is something given with the heart, and should not break the bank of the giver! Don't ever feel guilty for giving what you can afford, and never let anybody make you feel guilty for staying within your affordable spending limit. If it was me, I'd probably put a $20/$25 Target or Walmart gift card in with my wedding card, along with a nice note wishing them happiness.

If I were in your position I would send a check for $50.00. That's a nice gift and am sure the bride and groom will appreciate it and remember your kindness. If $50.00 is just not feasible right now, a $25.00 check is also very much appreciated. We have given more, in the past, to someone we really didn't know but my husband was a business associate of the parent or something of that nature. It's always nice to keep peace in the family and put a smile on everyone's face.

I would send no less than $20 but you could go up from there as you choose. A couple starting out can always use extra money. You might also consider purchasing a gift card for a set dollar amount. If there was phone # to call you could ask where the bride and groom are registered and get a gift card from that store to send in the mail. Or if not registered ask for a list of most needed items and then you have an idea how much to send example set of four towels might cost $30-40. That would be practical and helpful.

I would sent them a card of congratulations and send the amount of money I'm able to send without hendering my finances. If you can afford $100. that's what I'd send. It's enough to allow them to add to other amounts that they get from other people. But also not enough to break you, that is if you can afford this amount. It is a good amount to send. It shows you care without being cheap. Keeping in mind you don't have a trip to go on and time spent out that you can not do anyway. The money you would normally spend on new clothes or an outfit to wear fro you and your husband would be close to this amount or more. So in the long run sending them money may save you. I know you really would like to attend the festivities. Your health will not allow this, but sending them the money you would normally spend on the things to either get there or attire needed for the function will surfice.

That's a difficutlt question....if it were me I'd send a token gift of twenty or twenty five dollars. I know as the years have went on it seems like they are giving more...my cousins daughter just got married....I hadn't ever met her but went because all the cousins on my mom's side were going to be there....we each gave twenty five and got a prepaid visa with it.

That would depend on your own circumstances and what you feel you can truly afford to give, if we were not going to the wedding. Since it is your husband's sister's grandchild, whether or not to send a gift should be his decision and if he leaves it up to you, I would read that as his decision not to send a gift. Since you as for advice, my advice would be to ask your husband directly if it is his wish that a gift be sent. If he doesn't give you a straight answer, that means "No!" and if he says "I don't know" that means "No" and if he says "yes" then I would ask him "What kind of gift do you think might be appropriate?" Are you close to your husband's sister? If you are and want to send a small gift just for her sake, then why not ask her what she thinks her grandchild might like? Personally, I would just send a nice card saying thank you for the invitation, and although we cannot attend, we wish you a very joyous ceremony and a happy life together.

Some of our relatives sent us around 100 dollars as a gift and we appreciate it very much. We sent them an invite but unfortunately they couldn't make it. Hope this info helps

Are they registered online? If so, and you are comfortable with online shopping, you may be able to have the parents pick up the gift at the store and provide it to the newlyweds with your name on it. This way you can find something within your budget, and know it was something the couple is looking for, even if it is a set of corn cob holders. :)

If I were you I would send them a nice card with say $25 or a gift card from a store they frequent. That should get something for them or they can put it toward something.

I was sending $20, but with the economy the way it is, I don't know what I could afford to send. I usually figure $10 for each of us, but that was when we were both working. Since you won't be eating a meal (and they tend to be a lot of money per person), you can send less than if you were going to be there. Hope you found an answer you liked.

Say this relative was a close friend or closer relative (in relation). What would you buy them? How much would it cost? Whatever you would pick up for them, take the cost of that and decide whether or not you can afford to supply her with that much money.

I think a card with $20 would be just fine. If you can send more great, if not $20 is perfectly fine. I think I saw somewhere where it said $20 doesn't buy much but if you think they are getting married and others will be giving money also they can take the combined amount and buy something or just use it for day to day needs. Nowadays money is money no matter the amount...it helps!

I think a gift of $55 is sufficient.Some would say thats too little,but with the circumstances I think that is enough.If you guys have lots of money,go ahead and send them more.that all.thanks for your patience.

i think you can send a nice gift to them of abt 25$ - 40$...moreover they would be happy that you had send them a gift and ur blessings wth it...so i dont think you would have to buy much costlier gifts