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Missy
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sweet 16...how much money?
We have a sweet 16 on a sat night at a nice catering hall? It is me, dh, and 2 young kids...how much money are we supposed to give, 200??
Message edited 2/20/2011 1:40:49 PM.
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WeaponX2010
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
OH JEEZ!!
IMO it's not like a wedding where the ppl are trying to make back $$ to cover pp and then some. If you're close with the family (or a family member) $200 is more than enough. I'd think $100 is more than enough if it's just a friend's kid. KWIM.
I don't know if that helped at all.
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| Posted 2/20/11 1:41 PM |
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KennysMommy
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
No clue, but I think $100 is generous enough....
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| Posted 2/20/11 2:40 PM |
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bittersweet
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by KennysMommy
No clue, but I think $100 is generous enough....
ITA! And that's the amount we've given in the past.
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| Posted 2/20/11 3:38 PM |
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Agape08
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
For 2 adults and 2 kids at a nice catering hall I wld give $300 ($100 each for adults $50 for kids).
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| Posted 2/20/11 4:29 PM |
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AMF1115
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
DH and I are going to a sweet tonight and we are giving $100 for the 2 of us. If DS were coming (13 months) we'd give $150.
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| Posted 2/20/11 4:31 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Agape08
For 2 adults and 2 kids at a nice catering hall I wld give $300 ($100 each for adults $50 for kids).
I think this is way over the top for a 16th birthday party.
I think $100 is more than generous regardless of the venue.
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| Posted 2/20/11 5:17 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
we had a really huge sweet 16 for SD last year & we had no expections with the gifts. Honestly I think $150 is FINE.
We had a few VERY close relatives that gave more but I was even suprised/flattered by that. I didn't have a big party to make people feel obligated to give big gifts.
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| Posted 2/20/11 5:33 PM |
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mommyIam
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Agape08
For 2 adults and 2 kids at a nice catering hall I wld give $300 ($100 each for adults $50 for kids).
I agree, I think this just covers the cost of the plate and place. I like to at least cover my butt.
Depending on how close you are to the family I would even give more. I use the same equation. But I've doubled it for very close relatives.
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| Posted 2/20/11 5:35 PM |
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WNA01
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Agape08
For 2 adults and 2 kids at a nice catering hall I wld give $300 ($100 each for adults $50 for kids).
i agree. anywhere from 250-300 at a nice catering hall on a sat night for 2 adults and 2 children.. 250 is the lower end.
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| Posted 2/20/11 6:30 PM |
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littlebeanz
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
When you say catering hall...which one..that makes a difference too..Like a Knights of columbus or a wedding hall?? I would probably give 250 for family of 4.
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| Posted 2/20/11 6:38 PM |
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Missy
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
It is at westbury manor
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| Posted 2/20/11 6:43 PM |
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Missy
It is at westbury manor
Not sure if this helps but I got married there on a Sunday in February 3 years ago. I paid $58 per adult and $29 per child for my WEDDING there and could have chosen a Friday, Saturday or Sunday for that price. The place is beautiful but extremely reasonable for February dates. I would think $150 is enough to cover your plates. That's what I would feel very comfortable and very generous in giving for a Sweet 16 there in February.
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| Posted 2/20/11 6:59 PM |
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
I'm probably in the minority but -
I don't care where it is, what night it is, how much so & so gave to you at a similar function, how many kids of yours are going, etc
...I believing in giving what you can afford. 
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| Posted 2/20/11 7:08 PM |
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littlebeanz
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by thinkinglikemommy
Posted by Missy
It is at westbury manor
Not sure if this helps but I got married there on a Sunday in February 3 years ago. I paid $58 per adult and $29 per child for my WEDDING there and could have chosen a Friday, Saturday or Sunday for that price. The place is beautiful but extremely reasonable for February dates. I would think $150 is enough to cover your plates. That's what I would feel very comfortable and very generous in giving for a Sweet 16 there in February.
Oh yes then I agree...I would say 150 but yes, only give what you can afford. You could always give 100 and a small gift etc...
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| Posted 2/20/11 7:13 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by speakthetruth
I'm probably in the minority but -
I don't care where it is, what night it is, how much so & so gave to you at a similar function, how many kids of yours are going, etc
...I believing in giving what you can afford.
absolutely. Its not my job to cover their expenses for what they paid for the place they chose. $300 for a sweet sixteen..holy sh***
I give what I can depending on how close they are to us and what I can afford.
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| Posted 2/20/11 7:28 PM |
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ddunne2
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Peainapod
Posted by speakthetruth
I'm probably in the minority but -
I don't care where it is, what night it is, how much so & so gave to you at a similar function, how many kids of yours are going, etc
...I believing in giving what you can afford.
absolutely. Its not my job to cover their expenses for what they paid for the place they chose. $300 for a sweet sixteen..holy sh***
I give what I can depending on how close they are to us and what I can afford.
I completely agree. Its the parents choice where to have their party, and it shouldn't dictate how much I give as a gift. so if they had a backyard BBQ it would be ok to give $50, but since it is at a fancy hall I should be expected to give $200. Thats utter nonsense.
Whats the point of being invited to a party if you feel like you need to cover the cost of your plate? You had no input into where the party was held. I don't know...I just think these over the top sweet 16s are just unneccesary, so that really affects my stance on this topic.
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| Posted 2/20/11 8:07 PM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
Posted by Peainapod
Posted by speakthetruth
I'm probably in the minority but -
I don't care where it is, what night it is, how much so & so gave to you at a similar function, how many kids of yours are going, etc
...I believing in giving what you can afford.
absolutely. Its not my job to cover their expenses for what they paid for the place they chose. $300 for a sweet sixteen..holy sh***
I give what I can depending on how close they are to us and what I can afford.
I agree with you, I always base my gifts on my relationship with the guest(s) of honor. We had my daughters sweet 16 in a fancy Knights of columbus but I know we spent more on other things beside the venue. Like I said earlier, with the execption of close family members- I would have never expected a young family of four to give $300 to a child for her birthday regardless of where we held her party.
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
I never give more than I can afford. I don't think you are "supposed" to give any amount in particular. It is not a wedding, it is a birthday party. (and even if it was a wedding, I would still say, you should only give what you can afford).
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| Posted 2/20/11 9:27 PM |
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Missy
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missy
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
hmm...I think we are going to give $200...I would give more for a wedding, but I just can't see giving more for a sweet 16...
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CrankyPants
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
I would never think to give more than $100 for a sweet 16. I guess I am not up to speed on the sweet 16 circuit. Had no idea people gave $200-300.
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| Posted 2/24/11 1:18 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
whose kid is it?
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| Posted 2/24/11 1:19 PM |
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browneyes
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
id give between 150 & 200. Its a sweet 16 not a wedding, but u do what u can afford if its less then so be it if u feel thats not enough then give more but i personally wouldnt give more then 200.
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| Posted 2/24/11 1:43 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: sweet 16...how much money?
I like to cover my plate. I'd give $200 or whatever you think that $ amount would be.
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