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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Backyard Wedding
We were just invited to a backyard wedding and wondered how much should I give as a gift?
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Posted 6/22/07 12:47 PM  |
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sami
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I would give the same as if it were in a catering hall, or any other place.
Message edited 6/22/2007 12:56:57 PM.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:50 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I'd probably give the same as if it were anywhere else. Its still going to be an expense to bring EVERYTHING (from cutlery to linens, workers, etc) into the house.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:50 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by neenie
I'd probably give the same as if it were anywhere else. Its still going to be an expense to bring EVERYTHING (from cutlery to linens, workers, etc) into the house.
I don't think this is going to be a fancy wedding. When I mean cater, I mean getting food with sternos from a restaurant.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:53 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Susan
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Re: Backyard Wedding
i would still give the same
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:57 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I give what I can afford, regardless of where it is.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:57 PM |
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Tany
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by CathyB
I give what I can afford, regardless of where it is.
ditto
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:58 PM |
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mommy2Alex
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by Blu-ize
i would still give the same
Me too.
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:15 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Even if it VERY informal??
It was an oral invitation
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:16 PM |
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Geraldine
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Re: Backyard Wedding
My amount depends on the person , not the venue
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:17 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: Backyard Wedding
We went to one a few weeks back and gave $250
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:18 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by hazeleyes33
Even if it VERY informal??
It was an oral invitation
yes, I would still give the same amount.
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:18 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by hazeleyes33
Even if it VERY informal??
It was an oral invitation
Yes. My dad's 3rd wedding invitations were word attachments to an email. I still gave what I would have given them if it was at Oheka.
ETA: The wedding was a potluck at a VFW hall in Georgia. Guests were the photographers with throwaway cameras. It was about as hill-billy as you can get.
Message edited 6/22/2007 1:23:23 PM.
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:19 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by Blu-ize
i would still give the same
ITA!
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:20 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Ginger
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by CathyB
Posted by hazeleyes33
Even if it VERY informal??
It was an oral invitation
Yes. My dad's 3rd wedding invitations were word attachments to an email. I still gave what I would have given them if it was at Oheka.
ETA: The wedding was a potluck at a VFW hall in Georgia. Guests were the photographers with throwaway cameras. It was about as hill-billy as you can get.
lololol!!
I wish I had more notice though-3 weeks!!!
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:26 PM |
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KrisT
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I generally base the amount of my gift on my relationship with the bride and groom (i.e. family, close friends, not so close friends, etc.) and on how much I can afford.
I don't factor in where the wedding is. My theory is that just becuase someone chooses to have a very expensive wedding, doesn't mean they are entitled to a bigger gift and if you hvae a smaller wedding, you aren't!
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:42 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
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Angela
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by Blu-ize
i would still give the same
so would i!
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:30 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Posted by neenie
I'd probably give the same as if it were anywhere else. Its still going to be an expense to bring EVERYTHING (from cutlery to linens, workers, etc) into the house.
This is true, my brother had his wedding in my parents yard and it was  They have to buy all the alcohol which unless your an expert, there is no guessing how much you will need. They still have alcohol from over ten years ago!!!
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:32 PM |
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Jessica
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Re: Backyard Wedding
same as always
my mini speech
All unions by two people in love whether they may be rich, poor, white, black, hetero, or same sex should be celebrated and treated equally
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:34 PM |
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itslaurie
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Message edited 8/1/2007 2:06:54 PM.
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:36 PM |
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JennZ
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Re: Backyard Wedding
Same as if it was at a reception hall. I dont think there should be a difference.
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:37 PM |
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MrsBlueSash
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Christian
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I would also give the same.
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| Posted 6/22/07 2:59 PM |
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mrspetunia77
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I would also give the same.
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| Posted 6/22/07 3:06 PM |
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Arieschick29
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Re: Backyard Wedding
I went to a wedding that was on the beach with dinner on a lawn last summer
I was bit on the foot by a spider or some sort of bug and my foot swelled up to 4 times its size....
I wish I couldve taken some money back for the pain and suffering that wedding caused me 
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| Posted 6/22/07 9:20 PM |
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alnem
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Re: Backyard Wedding
ok, i'll be the odd woman out...i would give a bit less than if it were in a catering hall. my rule of thumb is always give as much to AT LEAST cover each plate. and being that they're not spending as much, i would take that into account.
my usual wedding gift is $300...so for a backyard wedding i'd give maybe $150-$200.
im being completely honest! dont flame!
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| Posted 6/22/07 9:34 PM |
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