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Don’t think I gave enough cash as wedding present...

16 replies

PeridotCricket · 08/10/2018 07:25

Gave step son and wife £200 as wedding present. Dh paid for the wedding. ...

It really wasn’t enough. Wedding last month what can I do to give them som3 more without just b7ngung some more cash in his account!

OP posts:
Newjobnewstart · 08/10/2018 07:27

Why was it not enough? Was paying for the wedding not the gift x

YouCantBeSadHoldingACupcake · 08/10/2018 07:27

You paid for the wedding and gave £200! Unless you are a millionaire that is more than enough!

PickleSarnie · 08/10/2018 07:27

Why don't you think it was enough?

Your DH paid for the wedding, I doubt they would have even expected a present.

BrickByBrick · 08/10/2018 07:28

Why do you feel it isn't enough?

Lweji · 08/10/2018 07:31

It depends. Was it actual cash or a cheque? And did they say anything?

Surely the present is the wedding and it's from both of you.
If you feel the need to give separately, then 200 is plenty, because you're not that close.
But it also depends on your finances. If you're a millionaire, then, yes, a bit more than £200.

seven201 · 08/10/2018 07:34

I don't think you needed to give anything seeing as your dh paid for the wedding. No one gave us anything over the value of £100, and rightly so!

formerbabe · 08/10/2018 07:35

Why do you think that op? Has someone said something?

ShatnersBassoon · 08/10/2018 07:36

Put some money in an envelope and tell them to treat themselves, or transfer it to their account if that's less awkward. How else would you give someone a cash gift?

Spudina · 08/10/2018 07:40

You paid for the wedding and gave £200. That's more than generous. Is this a reverse?

RealGhouls · 08/10/2018 07:41

sorry how much did the wedding cost?

Uncreative · 08/10/2018 08:01

Your DH paid for the wedding, you are good.

Original poster
PeridotCricket · 08/10/2018 08:08

We have separate finances. I think you are probably right. Just worrying I seemed mean.

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Pepperpottle · 08/10/2018 08:09

Gobsmacked at this! I had to pay for my own wedding and I got no present from my parents. It wouldn't have occurred to them.Hmm Your dss is VERY fortunate. This has to be a reverse surely?

TillyVonMilly · 08/10/2018 09:39

If it helps op, when I got married my dad and stepmum payed for the reception, invitations etc flowers , photographer in laws paid for cars. I bought my dress. Dad and stepmum bought us a set of bedding and in laws got us a toaster.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 08/10/2018 09:51

£200 is more than enough. Stop questioning your self.

RavenLG · 08/10/2018 09:53

My parents have paid a chunk towards our wedding and we are immensely grateful for this. I wouldn’t expect them give us a gift at all!

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