Weddingstravaganza: A question trifecta

The Bus · 04-30-07, 05:10 PM

OK, three things. I'm going to a friend's wedding this weekend in Charlotte, NC. I'm flying into RDU and taking a car to Charlotte. I've not seen my friend in seven years although I talk to her 1x year or so. We never dated, just had a good friendship for about two years in college.

Here are my questions:

1. What is an appropriate gift? I'm just giving cash. Is $100 an adequate amount? I don't want to seem cheap but this is also not a family member or very close friend.

2. Tell me about car rentals. Any companies to avoid or to go after? I know not to get the insurance since my credit card covers that type of stuff. I assume I also pay for gas? What do I "look out" for? Is there a mid-range American car that's fun to drive? I'm only renting for about 24 hours so I don't mind upgrading (sadly the Shelby Mustangs are not available

).

3. What is there to do in or between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh/Durham, NC? I have a few (2-4) hours available on the day I go back. Anything neat in either town? Or maybe a picturesque route I can take.

That's all. Thanks!

ernestrp · 04-30-07, 05:24 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%2C_NC

NCMojo · 04-30-07, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

3. What is there to do in or between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh/Durham, NC? I have a few (2-4) hours available on the day I go back. Anything neat in either town? Or maybe a picturesque route I can take.

Meet me for a beer.

Failing that... go to Durham and Chapel Hill, specifically Duke Gardens and Franklin Street. If you want to stay in Charlotte, you could go to the Mint Museum. In Raleigh, there's the NC Museum of Art.

Tracer Bullet · 04-30-07, 05:58 PM

Chapel Hill is more interesting than either Durham or Raleigh, although "interesting" is a relative term in that area.

pedagogue · 04-30-07, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

3. What is there to do in or between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh/Durham, NC?

NC Mojo?

-p

movie diva · 04-30-07, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

1. What is an appropriate gift? I'm just giving cash. Is $100 an adequate amount? I don't want to seem cheap but this is also not a family member or very close friend.

I think that is more than enough, they will be glad to get it. Buy a nice card to put it in.

Deftones · 04-30-07, 07:49 PM

Cash is good. I'm in the school of thought if you have to travel a distance for the wedding, you don't need to give as much, but I'm sure I'm the minority.

The Bus · 04-30-07, 08:25 PM

NC Mojo I asked the Short Bus what she thought of us meeting for beers and she said, "Wait, I forget. Is he one of the really weird ones?"

The Bus · 05-01-07, 06:31 PM

The company that had convertibles for cheap ran out of them. I'm not stuck with a Buick. I told The Short Bus to bring her granny glasses. We're driving slooooow.

yojimbo44 · 05-01-07, 09:46 PM

1. What is an appropriate gift? I'm just giving cash. Is $100 an adequate amount? I don't want to seem cheap but this is also not a family member or very close friend.

that's a fine amount - i got married almost 4 years ago and we received an equal split of cash and gifts, and of course some of the gifts we received two or three of - with the cash, we were able to get what we needed after we settled - or, of course, it makes a nice bonus to go along with a honeymoon - we had a tight budget for ours, and a couple of extra $$$ really helped us enjoy ourselves and not worry about breaking the bank.

cheers and have a good time

NCMojo · 05-01-07, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bus

NC Mojo I asked the Short Bus what she thought of us meeting for beers and she said, "Wait, I forget. Is he one of the really weird ones?"

And how did you answer?

04-30-07, 05:10 PM	#1
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,620	Weddingstravaganza: A question trifecta OK, three things. I'm going to a friend's wedding this weekend in Charlotte, NC. I'm flying into RDU and taking a car to Charlotte. I've not seen my friend in seven years although I talk to her 1x year or so. We never dated, just had a good friendship for about two years in college. Here are my questions: 1. What is an appropriate gift? I'm just giving cash. Is $100 an adequate amount? I don't want to seem cheap but this is also not a family member or very close friend. 2. Tell me about car rentals. Any companies to avoid or to go after? I know not to get the insurance since my credit card covers that type of stuff. I assume I also pay for gas? What do I "look out" for? Is there a mid-range American car that's fun to drive? I'm only renting for about 24 hours so I don't mind upgrading (sadly the Shelby Mustangs are not available ). 3. What is there to do in or between Charlotte, NC and Raleigh/Durham, NC? I have a few (2-4) hours available on the day I go back. Anything neat in either town? Or maybe a picturesque route I can take. That's all. Thanks! __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

04-30-07, 05:58 PM	#4
Tracer Bullet DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IND Crosstown Posts: 23,362	Chapel Hill is more interesting than either Durham or Raleigh, although "interesting" is a relative term in that area. __________________ Third World countries are worthy of our derision. -Sean O'Hara Personally, I would say that Tracer Bullet is leading you in the wrong direction. -Supermallet Sometimes you have to decide between the guy who won't give you a cupcake and the one who will stab you in the face. -DeputyDave

04-30-07, 07:49 PM	#7
Deftones DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Arizona Posts: 59,186	Cash is good. I'm in the school of thought if you have to travel a distance for the wedding, you don't need to give as much, but I'm sure I'm the minority. __________________ John Henson: McDonald's has dumped Kobe Bryant as their spokesperson and have replaced him with Yao Ming. Apparently McDonald's prefers Yao because he is a bigger international star, and he doesn't rape so much. "You are everything that's wrong with this forum".---SleepyW

04-30-07, 08:25 PM	#8
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,620	NC Mojo I asked the Short Bus what she thought of us meeting for beers and she said, "Wait, I forget. Is he one of the really weird ones?" __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

05-01-07, 06:31 PM	#9
The Bus DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New York Posts: 51,620	The company that had convertibles for cheap ran out of them. I'm not stuck with a Buick. I told The Short Bus to bring her granny glasses. We're driving slooooow. __________________ Movies: 2002 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 2013 "Too much disclaiming in this post." – Dr. Mabuse

04-30-07, 05:24 PM	#2
ernestrp DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,389	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%2C_NC

05-01-07, 09:46 PM	#10
yojimbo44 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlantic canada Posts: 349	1. What is an appropriate gift? I'm just giving cash. Is $100 an adequate amount? I don't want to seem cheap but this is also not a family member or very close friend. that's a fine amount - i got married almost 4 years ago and we received an equal split of cash and gifts, and of course some of the gifts we received two or three of - with the cash, we were able to get what we needed after we settled - or, of course, it makes a nice bonus to go along with a honeymoon - we had a tight budget for ours, and a couple of extra $$$ really helped us enjoy ourselves and not worry about breaking the bank. cheers and have a good time