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[dancing_ghost]

My husband and I got married in September, and one of our guests is getting married in two weeks. He lives about 100 miles away from us, so he traveled to our wedding and spent quite a bit of money on our gifts. He is a lot more well off than we are. After spending the money to travel to his wedding, we won't have very much money to spend on his

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[cpb1220]

One of my friends gave me $500 as a wedding gift, which I thought was crazy. I could only afford to give her $200 for her wedding two years later. I definitely felt awkward about it, but people don't (or at least shouldn't) give gifts expecting to get the same in return. Don't spend more than you're comfortable with just to make things even.

[gracie_x]

Agreeing your presence is more important.. If you're seriously concerned then include something home made or personal like a written note or photograph - those kinds of gifts are priceless :)

[evilnel]

People understand that not everybody has the same amount of spending money. I certainly didn't expect my poorer friends to give me expensive gifts, even if I had gotten them a pricy gift for their wedding! Unless this person is a total jerk (and I assume he's not based on the fact that you're friends and he got you a nice gift), he'll understand and just be glad to have friends celebrating.

[eightydollsyell]

I would just get the gift you can and not worry about it. I know for us people coming to celebrate with us was more important than anything else.

[pianogurl330]

Don't stress, I honestly don't think he will think about the cost of the gift. I think you going to his wedding is more important to him.