Consumer Corner: Should I put money in a debs or grads card?

"For the most part and according to the experts (those who have gone before) the advice is to tone down your gift giving for an occasion like this. The person celebrating will often be just happy to stand in for pictures and the host will have everything sorted."

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There was a time, not so long ago (says the 40-year-old) that debs and grads parties were low-key, mostly just photo ops.

Family and friends would gather in the house for some pictures with the couple before Dad dropped them off to Jury’s Hotel for the big event. At a push, there may have been a sandwich at the house beforehand and you could have certainly expected a cup of tea and a plate of biscuits.