Yes, so that no one has to pay more than anybody else.
Celebrating mediocrity is worth at least 50 bucks.
A monetary gift would be preferred by a filipino baptismal. If you are the main godparent $200. If you are a subsidiary godparent $100. If you are unable to afford a monetary gift, you may also give clothing appropriate for the size of the baby/child, rosary, bible, or chip in for the bapitsmal/reception/or the baby's attire that day.
Any monetary gift is based upon what you think is right and what your budget can afford.
Ask them to replace gifts for foods and wine. At least to half of them.
In most cases, yes a monetary gift would be OK, but if you wanted, you could ask the bride if she wanted anything specific for her bridal shower.
* The Godparents can give a gift at the wedding reception on monetary value or ask the parents of the Godchild what they may need. It is quite appropriate to give what you can afford and not necessary to buy and extremely expensive gift. Many brides and grooms register for gifts at different stores so ask the brides parents where they are registered. It's computerized and all you have to do is put the maiden name of the bride into the computer and a list of items will come up. The gifts that have been bought will be ticked off and you will have to pick another. If you have a problem then ask the salesperson to help you.
Gift baskets make great gifts around holidays. They are most appropriate for people you have an established acquaintance with.
No, the one that gives it is
45 percent
it means a gift of money from one person to another.
In order to give a monetary gift to your child, you will want to do so in bond form. This way, the child does not use the money until it has incurred interest in the bank.
No one should give more than they can afford for a wedding gift. The general monetary gift could be anywhere from $50 and up. If you are uncomfortable with giving money then buy them a gift.