best man in a wedding. Going solo with no date. Just curious as to how much money I should give as a gift to the couple. Any idea? Thanks.
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Price the plate cost- probably 150-200, or if they like wine sing up for wine of the month club for a year
$201 . This way you gave more than anyone that gave an even $200
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$202- So you give more than anyone who gave $201:)
Been there a couple of times. I think a lot depends on the overall situation. Is this a big time $$$$ wedding? If so, you will most likely be kind of duty bound to come up with a pretty substantial sum since you know the rest of the wedding party will be doing the same thing. If the wedding is a lot smaller, you may well be able to be a bit more reasonable. But, the groom knows you well and stay within you own financial means.
As the best man, you also may have to consider the additional amount of money you may be laying out with other responsibilities like the bachelor party, etc.
Does it have to be money? If the newly weds are in pretty good shape financially, you may want to consider a really nice gift that they will always have instead of cash that will simply vanish somewhere. If they have registered somewhere, that would be a great place to start.
Good luck and keep in mind that your buddy picked you to be his best man because you are his best friend. That is priceless!
As the best man, you also may have to consider the additional amount of money you may be laying out with other responsibilities like the bachelor party, etc.
Does it have to be money? If the newly weds are in pretty good shape financially, you may want to consider a really nice gift that they will always have instead of cash that will simply vanish somewhere. If they have registered somewhere, that would be a great place to start.
Good luck and keep in mind that your buddy picked you to be his best man because you are his best friend. That is priceless!
You can't go wrong giving 500. It won't break you. And you will always be remembered as possibly the most generous guy in the wedding party.
Take the high road and go 500. This is not the time to scrimp and save with a guy who thinks so highly of you on this special day in his life.
lol we have the wealthiest board in the country, money is never an issue, how rich we are
Thanks for the feedback everyone. That helps. I'm going to give $204. And the bachelor party already took place.
I've always felt that $205 was the magical number and anything less just screams cheap
Everybody gives money. You have a golden opportunity (solo best man) to give something better.
An eternal memory.
Spend your gift money on a top notch hooker. Preferably one with an acting background. Bring her as a guest, clad in the sluttiest, most revealing dress ever and misbehave in an epic manner. The night isn't complete until your date is naked on the dance floor.
A couple hundred cell phones and maybe a few cops later, your name will be inscribed into the Best Man Hall of Fame.
An eternal memory.
Spend your gift money on a top notch hooker. Preferably one with an acting background. Bring her as a guest, clad in the sluttiest, most revealing dress ever and misbehave in an epic manner. The night isn't complete until your date is naked on the dance floor.
A couple hundred cell phones and maybe a few cops later, your name will be inscribed into the Best Man Hall of Fame.
The married couple will always remember who was generous and who was cheap with their wedding gift. You want to be remembered as being generous. Being that your the best man, you should give $400-500.
a LOT depends on your own personal financial situation.....in my 20s $100 was hard to come by
this decade is could be $500....or more
but in my 30s I was a starving actor and I was lucky I could afford transportation TO a wedding
Your friend knows you...knows your "worth" and will be happy no matter what !
this decade is could be $500....or more
but in my 30s I was a starving actor and I was lucky I could afford transportation TO a wedding
Your friend knows you...knows your "worth" and will be happy no matter what !
You mean wife...his best friend can probably give a shit if the envelope was empty
