What amount of money is appropriate to give to a couple that specifically asked for no boxed gifts?

Question

I'm attending a wedding reception for a couple that my boyfriend isn't close to, and I've never met. Were kind of turned off on the idea of giving them money when they ask for it. I think it's inappropriate to do so.

Answer 1

we always put money in cards at weddings even if we get a gift too...... our average amount is $750-$1,500 depending on how close we are and if we truley like them!

Answer 2

it depends on who they are. i bet if it is a couple that 25-50. maybe 50+

Answer 3

How about bagged gifts?  No boxed gifts sounds like an obnoxious request.  The amount of money is based on how much you can afford and how much you like the person.  

Answer 4

give them a card.  why are you even going to a wedding of people that you both don't know?  and you are traveling out of state for these rude people?  h**l, i wouldn't even go.  h**l, go to the Dollar Store and get a card.

Answer 5

There's no rule.  Pick any number you want.

Answer 6

Around 30 dollars seems appropriate. ALso, there are other things you could give them that aren't boxed, like a picture or something you make (or somethign that you took out of a box and wrapped up ;) lol) Good luck.

Answer 7

It is inappropriate to tell guests what kind of gift to bring.  

Wait a minute, you guys were invited to the wedding *reception*?  They didn't invite you to the wedding? If these folks aren't close to you, why are you going?  

Answer 8

50 and put it in a box

Answer 9

That sounds like a thinly veiled request for monetary gifts, which is tacky at best. Just give what you can afford. If that's $10.00 fine. If it's $100.00 or $1000.00 that's also fine. It's up to you, but a good rule to follow is never give more than you can easily afford.

Additional details: Now I see you don't even really know these people......Send them a $2.50 card (if you can find one that cheap).......

Answer 10

Card - no cash!!  You will have spent enough money on the trip (which I hope is fun) just to get to the wedding.   But I really like the idea of putting it in a box like previously mentioned!

Answer 11

I would seriously just give them a card, and maybe donate some money to a charity in their name.  This is basically a request for cash and gift cards, and this couple should be taught some manners.  No boxed gifts...that is so inconsiderate for people who don't have money....I recently got married, and most of my family is really strapped for cash.  One of them made me a beautiful photo collage and wrapped it, and another gave me a family heirloom vase that had been in her family (our family) for a long time...and they both came in a box and were both very special.

Ha...if you really wanted to prove your point, take a picture of a really expensive appliance or set of crystal or something, and put it in a card.  Write in the card that the pic is of what you wanted to get them for their wedding, but since you couldn't fit it in the envelope and they didn't want boxed gifts, you settled on just the picture!!!