Money is Always a Safe Bet

by Rachael
(Brighton, CO USA)

Giving and receiving wedding gifts is sometimes a game of chance.

A lot of times, people think they are going to do something creative for a couple, and purchase them something they think they will need based on past experience.

While sometimes, Aunt Sylvie may have been right about the necessities of a toilet plunger, it may not be the most ideal gift to a couple starting their lives together.

I generally ALWAYS give a wedding gift of money.

No matter what, the couple can always use it.

They can purchase items from their registry that they really want or need, that maybe weren't given to them as wedding gifts.

They can use the money to help them enjoy a more fun-filled honeymoon.

Or...

They can put the money in savings to start a family, or for a rainy day.

A gift of money can't go wrong.

There are some things to consider when giving money for a wedding gift.

One thing to take into consideration is how well do you know the couple?

Have you been best friends with the bride since Kindergarten?

In that case, a gift of money may want to be in the $200 range.

If it is an acquaintance of your husband's cousin from work, a gift of $20 will do just fine.

And of course, only give what you can.

You don't want to go into debt to give a wedding gift.

Even if you have known the bride since you started kindergarten, if you don't have $200, the bride will surely understand.

Give what you comfortably can.