How much money as a wedding gift to a colleague

I live in New York (suburban NYC) and my colleague (we're both fresh out of college) whom I have known for about 10 months has invited me to her wedding. We are pretty close for colleagues (e.g. have lunch together nearly every day, I went to her bachelorette party and she has shared many details.... [Read more]

Responsibility of being in the bridal party, but living out of town

I was asked to be in my friends bridal party who lives in Florida, I live in New York. I will not be able to attend her bridal shower due to the distance. What is my financial responsibility to help with the cost for the bridal shower? I have no problem with having no say in any decision making.... [Read more]

Flowers and bridal bouquets for outdoor wedding in October

Hello.

My wedding ceremony is taking place outdoors on a lake in October (New York). I am looking for some flower ideas for the ceremony that are rich in color but not too costly (planters?), along with alternatives to flower bouquets for my 2 bridesmaids and flower centerpiece alternatives..... [Read more]

Gift Card Bridal Shower?

My son and his fiancee have everything and just a small apartment. They hope to buy a house within 1 year of the wedding. So right now they just want 'gift cards.' Would it be proper to throw a couples shower and suggest 'gift cards' as gifts when folks call to inquire where they are.... [Read more]

Money or registry?

we plan to buy a house shortly after getting married...we would like to let our guests know that we would like money for this, but what way is appropriate?

we also would like to set up a small registry for the bridal shower, and for people who feek more comfortable giving gifts than money, we.... [Read more]