Money or present?

That is a dilema we all have faced at least once that is for sure. I would have to say for me it depends on the couple. If I am very close to them and know them well then I would take the extra time and find a super special gift for them. If I know them but maybe not as well I would probably stick with the gift of money. I know when I got married I did receive more gift than money but most of the gifts were not in my taste so I try to remember that when attending a wedding.

Hello there, In my country, India, people prefer to give away presents rather than money. However, the trend is changing and every year more and more people are getting used to presenting with a red pocket full of money and may be a bouquet to go with it. Personally, I feel that giving a well thought present is the best thing to do because it will stay with the person forever and they would think of you and remember you every time they use it. All the money collected is put together and used for something or the other thus they would not feel that much "attached" to it.

In the US it's more of a custom to give a newly married couple gifts. However, I'd prefer to stray from the norm and instead of giving them gifts, I'd rather give them money or give them a gift certificate for a store that I know the couple enjoys shopping at. That way I'm not buying the couple doubles of things and I'm actually giving them money that they can use to buy something that they need that they did not recieve from the wedding.

hi there kathyxi well today it was someones birthday and i gave $5 to them i told them get what you would like take care happy mylotting

I would rather give money than a gift. Money is something people will always need, a gift can turn into something not wanted. When I got married, it was my second marriage, therefore, I had all of the household items needed, yet I still received unneeded gifts at my wedding. Sometimes, people would rather give a gift than money because the gift is cheaper. I never give gifts for weddings, I always give money for the wedding and a gift for the shower, something personal for the bride.

Hi, I am from India,here generally relatives give Gold Ornaments and wish the newlywed.friends do give utility items/money. In a friend's marraige we will go for Rs.1000/-,or gift equivalent. =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.

hi, the moment i read your discussion, i guess you are from china, bingo. I'm right. same here. I surely send money instead of present. because the gift receiver expect money more than anthing else. They can buy themselves whatever they need with cash. It's very practical.