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We didn't put anything on the invites about gifts or say to anyone what we wanted.
Its the norm to give a present and its usually money in a card.

Eh, I’m not sure I agree it’s the norm. I have always tried to avoid it when possible as I prefer to give a gift which will be useful
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Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by Het-field Het-field wrote:

Originally posted by Roberto Baggio Roberto Baggio wrote:

We didn't put anything on the invites about gifts or say to anyone what we wanted.
Its the norm to give a present and its usually money in a card.

Eh, I’m not sure I agree it’s the norm. I have always tried to avoid it when possible as I prefer to give a gift which will be useful
Going forward.

Examples pls ??

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Would always go at least €200 per couple. Really good friend/family would get more. €200 per couple was pretty much what I got. 1 little f**k have me nothing and then didn't even invite me to his there recently. Must have known I was dying to get my own back!

Going to Welsh cousins wedding in Bristol this summer. Heard the Brits are a lot tighter with how much they stick in card.
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Originally posted by Lenny82 Lenny82 wrote:

Would always go at least €200 per couple. Really good friend/family would get more. €200 per couple was pretty much what I got. 1 little f**k have me nothing and then didn't even invite me to his there recently. Must have known I was dying to get my own back!

Going to Welsh cousins wedding in Bristol this summer. Heard the Brits are a lot tighter with how much they stick in card.

The Brits I had at my wedding were very generous. See kettle post a few pages back LOL
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I'm groomsman at my best mates wedding on Saturday, roughly spent €400 on watches for himself and the missus.

They'll get enough cash off other guests, so decided to give them gifts instead.


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In answer to the original question, 3 inches. Any more and you're at risk of accidentally leaving a hair inside it.

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€200 per couple 
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€200 per couple 
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Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

We put on the invites we don’t want nuttin....



A double negative, I like that. Cryptic for the guests 
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Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

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Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

No chance. Unless you're a tight git. You want to be paying for your meal and adding some. 150 - 200 per couple. 
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Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

100 per couple?! LOL 

At least 100 if you're going on your own. 
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Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

100 per couple?! LOL 

At least 100 if you're going on your own. 


€100 on your tobler. €150 / €200 per couple depending on how close you are. CAn understand people making exceptions if there's travel abroad etc. Didn't get anything off a few people when we got married and that was fine too. It's not compulsory and they were invited because we wanted them there, not becuase we wanted a few quid.
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Originally posted by Drumcondra 69er Drumcondra 69er wrote:

Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

100 per couple?! LOL 

At least 100 if you're going on your own. 


€100 on your tobler. €150 / €200 per couple depending on how close you are. CAn understand people making exceptions if there's travel abroad etc. Didn't get anything off a few people when we got married and that was fine too. It's not compulsory and they were invited because we wanted them there, not becuase we wanted a few quid.

You've a good attitude about it but it's desperately poor form to go to someone's wedding and not make some effort to get them something even if money is tight. 
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Originally posted by irishmufc irishmufc wrote:

Originally posted by Zinedine Kilbane 110 Zinedine Kilbane 110 wrote:

Originally posted by eireland eireland wrote:

€200 per couple 

Every lad with their spreadsheets will tell you that’s not the average.

I’d say it’s closer to €100 per couple.

100 per couple?! LOL 

At least 100 if you're going on your own. 

I can tell you’re not married. I’m going to manage your expectations when you do get married - you won’t get near 100 per adult head on average.
The spreadsheet lads will back this up! 

People are invited as you want to share your special day with them. Presents are nice but it’s totally not the purpose of inviting them.
But it’s just human nature to check and compare who give you what.Wink

Also as per JB, there are other factors, type of wedding, travel involved, how big were the stag/hen do’s.

Your mates will give you 100 each no problem.
Auld people and young wans won’t and shouldn’t. 
Then there is the cavan and Monaghan lot! You need to watch the hotel cutlery with them.


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I'd say €150 would be the norm if going as a couple...if traveling abroad I'd be reluctant to put anything in a card depending on how close your are to the people getting married 
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