πŸ’’ Guest in Bensalem gave $225 at Pen Ryn Β· verdict: valid βœ…πŸΈ College roommate gave $80 + drank 7 martinis Β· verdict: jail πŸš¨πŸ‘― Bridesmaid spent $1,400 before the wedding even started πŸ’€βœ‘οΈ Bar mitzvah guest gave $180 (10x chai) Β· verdict: mazel tov πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‚ Sweet 16 aunt gave $50 + a Sephora card Β· verdict: iconic🫣 Cousin brought a plus-one and $100 Β· verdict: we saw thatπŸ‘‘ Best man gave $500 Β· verdict: the couple criedπŸ“‰ Coworker gave a candle Β· verdict: no commentπŸ’’ Guest in Bensalem gave $225 at Pen Ryn Β· verdict: valid βœ…πŸΈ College roommate gave $80 + drank 7 martinis Β· verdict: jail πŸš¨πŸ‘― Bridesmaid spent $1,400 before the wedding even started πŸ’€βœ‘οΈ Bar mitzvah guest gave $180 (10x chai) Β· verdict: mazel tov πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‚ Sweet 16 aunt gave $50 + a Sephora card Β· verdict: iconic🫣 Cousin brought a plus-one and $100 Β· verdict: we saw thatπŸ‘‘ Best man gave $500 Β· verdict: the couple criedπŸ“‰ Coworker gave a candle Β· verdict: no comment
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Filipino 18th β€” 18 roses, 18 candles.

Typical range for one guest

  • Immediate family$000 – $000
  • Extended family$000 – $000
  • Best friend$000 – $000
  • Close friend$000 – $000
  • Regular friend$000 – $000
  • Coworker$35 – $60
  • Acquaintance$25 – $45
  • Barely know them$20 – $35

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