Going to a Jewish wedding

maximaz

maximaz

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This is a weird spot to ask this but I'm going to a jewish wedding next week and I have no idea what to expect. Does anyone have any pointers for me? The most important thing I need to know is whether to bring a gift or money and what kind/how much.

I don't want to be like "so do you want a gift" or "how much money should I bring". Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Keep a low profile will always be the first rule in the wedding ceremony/party.

Unless you like to be under the spotlight.
 
Well if its jewish get ready to spend spend spend!! hehe joking, to be honest i dunno what you should expect.

Wait, not completely, i do know you have to...

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mazel tov :D

Edit: Does the couple have a wedding gifts list? Many do that to help guests with the problem you are having now.
 
Hmm, I don't know about a wedding gift list. I'm not even sure if I'm supposed to bring a gift or money.
 
Bring jewgold for jews ;)


lol "how much money should I bring?"

Don't tell me that isn't a joke...I mean common. Do jewish weddings really include monetary contributions?

Aren't gifts more prefered?
 
Username said:
Bring jewgold for jews ;)


lol "how much money should I bring?"

Don't tell me that isn't a joke...I mean common. Do jewish weddings really include monetary contributions?

Aren't gifts more prefered?
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People give money/gift cards at other weddings as well, it is not as if it is exclusive to Jewish ones. It is the easy way out for people who did not see a gift list or cannot come up with any ideas.

Personally I would rather have the money.
 
Username said:
Don't tell me that isn't a joke...I mean common. Do jewish weddings really include monetary contributions?

Aren't gifts more prefered?
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Every wedding is different. I've been to a Russian wedding where money was customary. There was a specific rule to that too.

I've been to Muslim weddings where people had both. I have no idea what Jewish customs require. I'm thinking about putting a few hundred bucks in a card and an envelope right now.
 
maximaz said:
I have no idea what Jewish customs require. I'm thinking about putting a few hundred bucks in a card and an envelope right now.
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Yeah, but a gift says you cared, that you went the "extra mile". it´s more personal.

Well... Try to consider your relation with the couple, are you closed?
 
Bal-Sagoth said:
Username said:
Bring jewgold for jews ;)


lol "how much money should I bring?"

Don't tell me that isn't a joke...I mean common. Do jewish weddings really include monetary contributions?

Aren't gifts more prefered?
Click to expand...

People give money/gift cards at other weddings as well, it is not as if it is exclusive to Jewish ones. It is the easy way out for people who did not see a gift list or cannot come up with any ideas.

Personally I would rather have the money.
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Goddamn world...I would find that so distastefull if someone came to me with money on my wedding. It shows no class in my opinion symbolizes everything wrong with society today. I'd much rather accept a high-luxury item instead.

If my to-be/newely formed family was somewhat struggling and needed financial help from rich relatives I'd rather have them help me in private with monetary contributions than on the wedding.

But meh, I guess diferent cultures. Just feels so completely wrong to me. And that muslims and christians do it to? Damnit...
 
People that attended the Chinese wedding ceremony ARE expected to give red packet that contain money to the wedding couples which not just ease the burden of ceremony expenses and as a blessing.

It's a unspoken rule that people that didn't give money to the wedding couple are ought to be ashamed with themselves.
 
Username said:
Goddamn world...I would find that so distastefull if someone came to me with money on my wedding. It shows no class in my opinion symbolizes everything wrong with society today. I'd much rather accept a high-luxury item instead.

If my to-be/newely formed family was somewhat struggling and needed financial help from rich relatives I'd rather have them help me in private with monetary contributions than on the wedding.

But meh, I guess diferent cultures. Just feels so completely wrong to me. And that muslims and christians do it to? Damnit...
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Well, it's not like they take out their wallets and pay them. They usually put it in a card or an envelope with best wishes, I assume. Sort of like receiving a birthday card from grandparents with a bill in it. It's like giving a prepaid gift card, only without making you spend it in a specific store, no?
 
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