Abbie Chatfield
Region: AU
Tuesday 08 October 2024 08:14:31 GMT
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Laura Kay :
You don’t look at it as “paying for someone’s wedding” it isn’t that… it’s a gift, as they are starting off their new life and as a friend or family you surely would want to gift them something…
2024-10-08 16:40:10
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kfreo_ :
Disagree. If you go out for a bougie dinner you pay for it. If your friend turns 30 you buy them a nice gift? I personally think putting $150 is etiquette and gratitude in my opinion :)
2024-10-08 10:56:11
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Ezrina547 :
I don’t think of it as paying for the wedding - I think of it as helping the bride and groom with their new life. Honeymoon, towards a house deposit, home items, IVF, whatever it may be that they need to start their new life. it takes a village kinda thing. I don’t mind gifting 🤷🏻♀️
2024-10-08 09:39:14
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Misssarah :
Why can’t I have a single party for myself and expect $150-$200 presents since I don’t want to get married? These people mostly have two incomes as well. You want the wedding, you pay for it. Periodtt
2024-10-08 11:09:27
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Sam Oshana :
I’m middle eastern, and even if we get invited to a wedding and don’t end up going, we still pay lolll 😂 I’m shook people buy stuff like candles as wedding gifts and not give money
2024-10-08 11:53:47
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Taye Stowers :
Facts! If they can’t afford the wedding they shouldn’t have it. If we are expected to pay a certain then invoice (they won’t cause that would be embarrassing) but what’s the difference
2024-10-08 08:30:43
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Amos I :
Weird take, the avarage wedding costs 65k in Aus & even $150 gifted per head wouldn't even cover that. It's like rocking up to a party empty handed, most bring a plate or the drinks it's pretty simple
2024-10-11 03:14:42
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itsmelee73 :
Totally agree. Where has this entitlement come from that guests should financially help pay for ia wedding? No, Have the wedding you can afford, and be gracious IF you receive a gift.
2024-10-08 18:11:55
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Kangaroo Jackie :
I'm unsure how it works in Aus, but back in Europe working class ppl always bring 100+ eur in an envelope as a gift to cover the 'chair' cost, coz otherwise ppl couldn't afford weddings. It's normal🤓
2024-10-08 08:42:14
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ACLE :
it's a cultural thing, we invite big, spend big, and we gift back big because that's how we wish luck to the couple. It's our etiquette. it's a if you get it, you get it.
2024-10-09 03:28:18
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Maya :
I was MOH last year for my best mate. I covered her cost for the hens weekend away & paid for other wedding expenses whenever she needed help. She still kicked off when I gave her $150 in a card.
2024-10-08 08:34:31
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Kookier maritime :
I don’t think people are expecting guests to pay their wedding. I think it’s just the gift being appropriate to the occasion and looking at it as covering your head is just a way to quantify it.
2024-10-08 08:55:51
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Noone :
I disagree, when u get invited to dinner with your friends do you not pay? Just because they invited you or it’s a special day like their birthday? I don’t like using my friends for a free meal
2024-10-08 13:50:49
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Kirsten McCamley :
I think the idea of a mandatory wedding gift of a significant value throws back to when couples didn't live together before marriage and the gifts were to set them up in their new home together.
2024-10-08 08:59:05
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Jacinta :
I’m sorry I feel the same about hens parties being $100+, if you want a party host a party????
2024-10-08 11:03:29
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SquirrelNuts :
I’m Italian-Australian and it’s traditional to give big gifts - weddings are seen more than a union but also the beginning of an independent life and the gifts are meant to help with that journey.
2024-10-08 12:17:59
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brittandfarmshit :
I’ve never given a wedding gift 🤣 the present is my ✨presence✨
2024-10-08 10:29:46
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Daughter of the King 👑 :
What about baby showers! My “friend” opened my gift and had a look on her face like is that it? It was a cute baby clothes and shoes that cost me $100
2024-10-08 11:17:29
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Brooke Ward :
But if you love your friends or family and they’ve invited you to celebrate their wedding you shouldn’t see it as paying for the wedding you’re providing them with a celebratory gift to mark the start
2024-10-08 21:54:53
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Tony🪬 :
This is why we had a backyard wedding with a taco bar.. didn’t want presents we wanted a marriage.. 🥰
2024-10-08 08:27:23
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Riri :
Isn’t the point to help the new couple as they start a new life together and to celebrate their union. Traditionally you’d buy gifts going into their new home, now people give money of the equivalent.
2024-10-08 21:44:08
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Sophia :
Butttt isn’t it like you’re just paying for the food and drink you have? Just like you would for a birthday party at a restaurant, assuming you gift like $100
2024-10-08 08:59:36
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Ari - Pop To The Op Shop :
omg YES this!! I hate the expectation that you have to "pay for your seat" - I thought it was a celebration of your love not a ticket to a concert
2024-10-08 12:50:12
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Henry :
Tbh there is no way $200 per head is the actual cost of a wedding in Australia. More like $500-$1000 per guest. A $150-200 gift is covering some of the food and drink. My wedding cost $110k ++ for 85
2024-10-10 21:20:15
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