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How much to give at an engagement party??
A family member is having their engagement party at the same place I held my (expensive) wedding. What would be expected to give as a gift for my husband and myself?
Keep in mind we are tight on cash ourselves and expecting a baby<3
Re: How much to give at an engagement party??
They are having the whole nine yards...probably looking at about $150+per person. i was thinking $100-$150..because it's just an engagement party and they are very well off. Would $100 be too cheap?
I'd do $100 as well.
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I'd grit my teeth and do $100 as well.
Gifts for engagement parties annoy me. If I am invited to the EP, then I am going to assume that I am invited to the wedding. Then I have to double gift? Congratulations on saying your are getting married and congratulations on actually signing the papers in front of people? Bah! Annoying.
I do $100 per person. So, $200 for my husband and I to attend.
However, in your case - if funds are tight and you're expecting a baby - you should give what YOU feel comfortable with - dont put extra pressure on yourself.
This is my thought exactly - I had my engagement party in the party room of a pizza place! And my friend just had one in her backyard! it's not like a wedding where they can't help but spend a ton of money per person, because that's how expensive the venues are. They are choosing to go all out for this event, so I don't think it's expected for you to "cover your plate" here.
I do not think $100 is too cheap. #1 it is an engagement party, and just because they chose to have their party at an expensive venue, doesnt mean that you have to give more than you can afford. #2 giving a gift is just that - a gift. You are happy for your friends and want to show that with a present.
My husband and I had our engagement party at a venue in LI that most people attend for weddings. I would say that other couples (in 20s and 30s) mostly gave $100 - $200 if they gave cash/check. Wedding party people gave more, and other gave actual gifts from the registry. Actually, MOST engagement party gifts came from the registry.
Good luck and congrats on being preggo!