Spring and summer are the time of large family events, such as communions, weddings, hen and stag parties, etc. It is no secret that these types of parties – although the greatest costs are incurred by their direct organizers – can sometimes put a strain on our household budget. Traditionally, when attending a wedding, we should give the bride and groom an envelope with a “financial gift” for the so-called “plate” (approx. PLN 300-400 per person) and a wedding gift. In Poland, it is customary to give envelopes with money for First Communion (although the money can also be used as a gift for a child). We can find information online that the amount usually ranges from PLN 100 to PLN 500 (depending on the degree of relationship). Of course, it happens that the amount is much higher.
For some, these costs can be really hard to swallow. Adrianna writes about it in a letter sent to our editorial office. “In two weeks I’m going to a party on the occasion of my goddaughter’s First Holy Communion. I know that I will have to give at least PLN 1,000-1,500 in the envelope. My mother says that it’s not much and that it will be a shame that ‘ You and Jacek must give Kornelka at least PLN 2,000, after all, she is your goddaughter, and you only get your first communion once. Let’s add fuel costs, because it’s 300 kilometers away, in my hometown,” writes Adrianna.
Communion and wedding receptions are not only an expense for the young couple. “We’ll spend another thousand”
“Before, my husband and I were not aware of the amounts we were getting now (we don’t have children and we don’t plan to). I know I shouldn’t complain, after all, she’s my goddaughter. But that’s not the end, because in July our friends from college are taking They’re organizing a big wedding and it will also cost another thousand or more. Plus a gift for the bride and groom, and we’ll have to take care of the dress, makeup, etc.
“She is a close friend, so her maid of honor invited me to a hen party. My husband is also going to her future husband’s bachelor party. Of course, there is a compilation for both events,” we read in the message. “In addition, we were supposed to go on holiday at the end of July. They have already been paid for, two weeks all inclusive in Greece. When we bought them, it seemed like a great deal, but now, looking at how much money I have to spend at the beginning of summer, I’m just afraid that I’ll leave with my bags. I’d like to cancel this trip, but it’s too late,” we read.
Don’t get me wrong, I really like giving gifts to my friends. I know that you get married once, you have to celebrate it and enjoy it. The same goes for First Holy Communion. I want to participate in this, but for the first time in my life I have a dilemma. It’s not cheap, my husband and I also pay off the loan installment because we bought a flat. The cost of living is rising. We may not earn the worst, but we still feel the current situation. We’re probably not the only ones. Maybe if these events were spread out more over time, it would be easier. And spring and summer are such an expense armageddon
– sums up the author of the letter.
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Source: Gazeta
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