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Shiny_Rock
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I've been invited to celebrate the union of a couple... They are holding multiple ceremonies, one at home and two as part of a destination wedding where guests paid $2000+ for the all-inclusive package to attend/celebrate with them. The wedding ceremony at home will not have a reception.
I'm at a loss as to how much to give as a wedding gift because I've already gone to her stagette in Vegas, given a nice shower gift and I will be going to Mexico for the ceremonies there too. I feel like I need to give a gift still without looking cheap. Do I at least give the same dollar value as the shower gift? Normally I at least cover my plate plus extra but in this case I covered my own plate by paying for my trip to their destination wedding, and there is no plate to cover at home since there is no reception... I've already spent more on celebrating my friend's marriage than I really wanted to, but I felt obligated to because of her difficult family situation (not supportive of this marriage since they are different religions) and I've known her since we were kids.
How much do you think would be appropriate?
I'm at a loss as to how much to give as a wedding gift because I've already gone to her stagette in Vegas, given a nice shower gift and I will be going to Mexico for the ceremonies there too. I feel like I need to give a gift still without looking cheap. Do I at least give the same dollar value as the shower gift? Normally I at least cover my plate plus extra but in this case I covered my own plate by paying for my trip to their destination wedding, and there is no plate to cover at home since there is no reception... I've already spent more on celebrating my friend's marriage than I really wanted to, but I felt obligated to because of her difficult family situation (not supportive of this marriage since they are different religions) and I've known her since we were kids.
How much do you think would be appropriate?