High School graduation invitation

[cgcw]

We just received an invitation to a party in the UP of Michigan for the daughter of DH's friend. We have not seen this girl in probably 15 years. DH & her dad have been friends forever. They talk on the phone probably once a year and we exchange Christmas cards. I don't even remember the last time DH saw his friend -- easily 5 years ago.

We will not be attending the party. It would be a costly weekend (at least much more than I want to spend on someone we don't really know) by the time we take time off of work, travel up there and pay for accomodations. I'd much rather spend the $$'s on something my family would actually enjoy doing.

So, here's the dilemma. I think sending a card wishing her good luck is sufficient. DH feels that we should send her at least $25 along with a card.

What would you do??

 

[CynJ]

Personally I would send a nice card and a gift cert or something -if nothing then out of respect for your DH's friendship.

 

[DonnaS]

I would send a check or gift certificate along with the card.

 

[snoopy]

I'd send a card and a check, if it were me personally.

 

[hercamore]

Ditto on the card and check.

herc.

 

[TIdoublegaER]

I would send a card and check as well.

 

[CamColt]

I agree with the majority...a card and a check.

 

[mtemm]

card and check. probably closer to $50 if it was a lifelong friend of my dh

 

[Chattyaholic]

I'm thinking the same as the others.

 

[MerryPoppins]

If you don't want to do a check or gift certificate, you could always send a gift.

 

[SoonerKate]

The best HS Graduation present I got was a really nice card and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble.

I got quite a few picture frames from friends of my parents, which was great -- I know that I took a ton of pictures senior year, and it was wonderful to have places to put them!

 

[cinmell]

I agree with everyone else, I would send a card and a check.

 

[helenabear]

I agree, I'd do a card and check as well.

 

[Snoozan]

I think a card and check would be appreciated. $25 is the amount I plan on giving my DS's friends when he goes to their grad parties. I give more for relatives. $$$ is always a welcome gift for teens. She will probably have lots of upcoming college expenses.