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To: mountn man
At $120 a person for the reception, do you think most families are giving them $360 just to cover expenses?

Not a chance.

133 posted on 10/17/2016 10:35:10 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

I happened to be sitting with my daughter and her husband as they opened the cards. Most couples gave $150. This covered about the cost the whole thing per couple. That was nice.

Back in the day (30 years ago) it was great to get $50.

Younger people have a good idea of the costs, as it is a common point of discussion. The parents generation knew because we’ve been involved. The grandparents did not have a clue. (It was kind of cute to see how out of touch they were—but that they did better than what they thought they should give.)

Gifting at weddings is not the topic here. I don’t think anyone was invited, expecting a gift or a return on investment. They were invited to share in the joy.


139 posted on 10/17/2016 11:28:02 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Brace. Brace. Brace. Heads down. Do not look up.)
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