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Originally Posted by Sly
I don't know man. I like helping the people out, but fuck, its their celebration. They should expect to go out of pocket.
It isn't like the people getting married are the only one spending money. It cost well over a grand to go to one of my relatives weddings. Then I'm supposed to give another $500? I think not.
I'm sure you get invited to many weddings!
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If the wedding is out of state and you have to fly out then i agree that you should only cover the cost of your plate but if your local then it really costs nothing to go and you'll eat and drink for 5 hours with friends and family. you should cover your dinner cost and then give the couple something to help them get started.
for the record i also tip the staff really well. I worked at a country club many years ago as a bartender and i know how hard a job it is. I always give the girl that works my table $20-$40 depending on how well she takes care of the table and the bartenders get a $20 when i walk in and $2 a drink after that. so if i order 5 drinks I'm dropping a $10. I've been to weddings where I've left $60 for the bar over the course of the night. that's just me .