I have been invited to a wedding for two people I have never met before...

Question

It is the son of an attorney that I work for. I have never met his son, and the only people I will know there are him and his wife, and a few other coworkers. I am only going to the reception because I have to stay at the office while the others go to the actual ceremony and then off to the reception, where I will meet up with them. Does anyone have an idea as to how much money would be appropriate to give as a gift??

Answer 1

I would say $50-75 should be about right.

Answer 2

If I never met them, I'd just give a card to say congrats.

Answer 3

If you work for this attorney, then I'd say it'd be best not to pinch pennies. I always give $100 so I would give $150-200 if I worked for the attorney whether I knew his son or not.

Answer 4

My mother in law went completely overboard and invited like half of her office, most of them that my husband didn't even know! But, his family was very small and most of them couldn't come, so she wanted people around her that she was comfortable being with (since my family was like 40 loud people, ALL attending). So I don't think its tacky. I would consider it an honor to be invited to my boss's child's wedding since it means you are definitely "in the door" with them.

I definitely think you should attend the reception, but I think spending around $20-$30 is fine. You don't know them, but you know the groom's father so you don't need to shell out bunches of money. You could even consider just giving them a gift certificate or money. They don't know you either, so they won't expect too much from you. I suggest looking at the cheapest item on their registry that is still more than $10 and settling with that price. Couples put cheaper items on their registry purposefuly for those people they don't know (or at least I did...although someone from my mother in laws office still bought me the $120 sewing machine I wanted, which was AWESOME!).

Answer 5

I would think $25-$30 should be about right.

Answer 6

Why give money at all? Find something cheap on their gift registry... Also, I have to be honest, it's a bit tacky for your boss to expect you to give someone you don't know a bridal gift., but I can understand your circumstance. If you must give money, why not do a gift card to their favorite restaurant or spa... I'm sure they'll be thankful for anything.

good luck!

Answer 7

Look on their registry and get them something cheap.

It's way easier to write a thank you card for a thing rather than money...especially for people you don't know.