[skinnybudget]

In the past we've spent $20-$50 generally, but for my sister's wedding we spent more. If we go to any kind of party where our meals are paid for, we try to include at least as much as our meals are. Dh's aunts and uncles are all in the age range to have 60-70-80th birthday parties, then 1st birthday parties (these are big events) and other similar events we do this. When we had Ds's 1st birthday party, most families gave $20-50 and closer families gave $100-200 range. We ended up being over $1000 ahead when all was said and done. I'm not really sure what this has to do with the OP though!