Poll: How much is it customary to put in an envelope, going for a wedding?
Having received a wedding invitation, many are wondering: « How much should the newlyweds give? » According to the freshly conducted by the Baltic countries, the Citadele Bank, most Estonia residents believe that the usual amount of the wedding gift is up to 100 or up to 200 euros. But the newlyweds themselves should call more guests from Lithuania for the wedding – they are ready to put much larger sums in the envelope.
Useful advice – call the Lithuanian wedding: they put more money in the envelope
According to the Citadele Bank survey, a quarter of Estonia residents – 25% – believe that the suitable amount of the gift is in the range of 101-200 euros. 20% of respondents consider the appropriate amount up to 100 euros, while 9% would give 201-300 euros, and 4% are ready to spend over 300 euros on a gift. At the same time, 36% of Estonians are sure that the size of the gift depends on the degree of proximity to the newlyweds.
A comparison of the Baltic countries showed that the most generous are Lithuanians, although the standard of living in Estonia is usually higher. In Lithuania, only 5% of respondents believe that the amount of the gift should be less than 100 euros, 30% believe that it should be 101-200 euros, and 18% noted the amount of 201-300 euros. In addition, as among Estonians, about the same number of Lithuanians – 39% – believe that the size of the gift depends on the proximity of the relationship. According to the head of the retail banking of Citadele in the Baltic countries of Edward Rezban, the generosity of Lithuanians can be associated with both the best economic position and cultural differences.
“The decision on the gift is always intuitive. People do not want to appear either overly greedy or too generous – they seek to find a balance between solidarity and the thickness of their own wallet, ”Riban commented. – Nevertheless, it is important to remember that the main thing in the wedding is the time spent together, and not the monetary value of the gift. People are invited to a holiday for who they are, and not for what they will give. ”
Summer weddings and hidden side of expenses
The wedding is one of the most costly articles of the summer season of holidays not only for the young themselves, but also for guests. In addition to a monetary gift, you often need to count on the fact that there will be expenses associated with a bachelorette party and a boyfriend, placement, transport and buying clothes and shoes. Additional stress can cause information about what they plan to give or how much other guests plan to spend.
“Some prudence and certain planning will nevertheless allow you to maintain expenses within the reasonable limits,” said Reban. For example, at all, you do not always need to go to the store for a new wardrobe for one day. Dress, suit, handbag and shoes can always be lended from friends or family or even rent. You can throw yourself with other guests on a major gift. You can also agree to go together on one car and share the cost of placement. If the budget is limited, you can refrain from participating in a bachelorette party or a boyfriend, if this helps not to go broke due to an invitation to the wedding.
“And, finally, it should be remembered that the newlyweds are waiting for a loved one at their festival, not a gift, and the time spent together will be remembered, and not the contents of the envelope. Therefore, you do not need to pay too much attention to thoughts about the gift. First of all, you should start from your financial capabilities and budget and, of course, you need to seriously think about whether it is reasonable to take a loan for gifts, ”added a representative of Citadele.
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