Wedding gift etiquette: B-list... smaller gift?

Miss_Not4Long · September 2009

I am wondering if we still need to get a big gift if I knew I was invited on the B list? I mean, spending $200 on a co-worker is a lot. But I feel guilty for some reason, giving less.

I invited a few co-workers "last minute" as well, and their gifts were mostly smaller ($30-100) with a few exceptions.

pamelainswo · September 2009

I wouldn't give a smaller gift because I was on a b-list - but I do give different amounts depending on my relationship with the people.

If you normally give $200 for acquaintances, that is what I would give.

triple777 · September 2009

If it were me I'd probably give based on my relationship with the couple. Is there something on their registry you could get? Sometimes that's nicer than cash, has less of a comparable value if you know what I mean.

NelsonCunn · September 2009

I give what we can afford or how many weddings we have had in a year.. Ie we have 4 weddings this year and it really adds up.

MrsVicki · September 2009

Hmmm...I think it would depend on the relationship I have with the couple or co-worker. Being on the B-list I don't think would be a factor in what I would give as a gift.

The B-list is often because they want to invite everyone, but cannot because of money or reception restrictions they can't. We had a B-list too because the hall we booked just could not fit all the people in there!

If you often give $200 at a wedding for you both, maybe you can do $150 instead? Or, you can do a registry gift?

Miss_Not4Long · September 2009

Thanks girls! Maybe I can pick something on sale that is on their registry, I like doing that more anyways!

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