$200 cost to host ,with 14 others bridal shower for friend's dau. $90 wedding gift. Now invite to shower-gift?
456750
No.   Stop the madness.  Don't give any more gifts.  It's a crock.
808405
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1128046
Probably not. The purpose of a wedding shower is to get all those household-ish things that you might not otherwise get as wedding gifts. A wedding shower at this stage in her life might seem as just a desperate ploy to get more gifts and money. If the purpose of the shower in the eyes of the bride-to-be is just to celebrate with family and friends, a carry-in dinner, with the stipulation that the only gift needed is the company of others, is appropriate. Celebrating with food is always a good thing.
504782
I always give $75 or $100 depending on how well I know the person.  But if you haven't seen him for 7 years, less might be appropriate - say $50?.  Are you invited to the wedding?  If not, no need to send anything but a card.  If you're only invited to the reception, maybe $25?  The online registry answer is a good idea.
245696
I would say anywhere from 100 to 175-200 dollars, depending upon your means, closeness of relationship and whether or not you'll be able to attend the ceremony and/or party. One hundred dollars is a good safe amount.
1136422
Congrats on engagement!!!  A nice wedding for 100, can run from about $8000 to $60,000. Look for wedding dress sales or eBay for bride who changed mind - remember dresses run really small most of time. You can take it in but it is hard to let out. My daughter is a 2 & we bought a 8 to fit bustline & altered. To save money have buffet, sit down meals are pricey. Start looking for place to hold it, reasonably price ones book up a year to 2 yrs in advance. Good luck! It was fun helping with both of my daughters, I did not enjoy paying for them but they were beautiful.
1101575
My showers (I had 2) were 2 months and 1 month before the wedding (the same people weren't invited to both).  \n\nI actually thought the best man took care of the stag...haven't ever heard of the groom doing that, but regardless, no, it's not wrong to have a shower and stag/doe.  The shower is for the women that you are inviting to the wedding (although not all of them have to be invited, just the ones your closest with), and the stag/doe is about partying basically.  There's no presents given at those.
1032383
If she is going to be married far away, a shower might be the only celebration you can have with them.  Make it for everyone.  A Shower is meant to "Shower the Bride with love and best wishes", it is not contingent upon being invited to the wedding.
552182
The bride is to puchase for her Attedants - Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Guestbook Attendant, Gift table Attendant, Flower Girl. For her mother and father. For the Groom's mother and father(groom and bride together), and for the groom.\n\nThe groom has to purchase gifts for his Attendants- Groomsman, Bestman, Ringbearer, Paige, $100 dollar donation to pastor or officiant, both sets of parents, and the bride.\n\nGrandparents aren't usually included, but that would be a nice jesture. Just think of everyone that is involved in the actual wedding ceremony and there is your answer. Also, if you have a wedding planner or coordinator - I'm sure they would appreciate a small gift......Think of your wedding like a weird christmas.........good luck!!!
1146084
Because is family and you are doing it together as a couple, give the price per plate plus some.\n\n$ 150 or more is appropriate.\n\nConsidere it an investment, your wedding will come soon too and they will reprocicate in kind.\n\nGood luck
349356
See if there's a B&B that will let you rent  out part of the place for a wedding (that's what I did for a small wedding - it's cost me 100.00) small wedding party 25 people.\n\nYou could try a public park - or a relative- who has a large enough area for the wedding.
947137
Very nice! Try to find an all inclusive package for a destination wedding...\n\nJust throw destination wedding into Yahoo Search and you will come up with all kinds of stuff in all price ranges...\n\nI had a wedding for 50 people for less than 1000 dollars, not recommended but very nice just the same...\n\nHope this helps!
417279
This friend obviously shares a special connection with you, but the focus of a wedding present should be the couple in question. This gift isn't the time to express your gratitude, that should wait for another moment the two of you can share. If this person has helped you alot, take time out to honor this separately like with a dinner, balloons, or flowers with thank-you gift certificates. For a wedding present, try to think of something the two of them can share or won't realize they need until later. Spa treatments together are wonderful and come in different price ranges; I found that my favorite wedding gift was a good set of sharpened (not serated)kitchen knives; or you can be inventive and give them a special plant cutting or "wedding tree" for their garden.Good Luck:)
390574
If you are worried, don't call it a bridal shower. Just ask the women to come along to a women's night of celebration for the bride. Women love any excuse to get together and have a great time. I wouldn't worry too much but if you want to be safe rather than sorry, just call it something else.\nHope you have a great time!
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is this something you want to do yourself? if so i would try the Kraft foods website, i know they have lots of free recipes \nor one of those wedding websites like www.knot.com\n\nif you want to host the reception try calling the hotels in your area they should be able to e mail or fax menus with prices to you.
722583
The Bride gets to pick the color and style but the individual bridsemaids pay for their own dresses, shoes whatever else is necessary. The bride should have a nice gift for each member of her party but she does not pay for their attire.
1123968
it all depends on the host. Some people just bring stuff (beer, chips, food, etc.) others chip in. if you are charged more than $25, find another party!!!