How much cash to give as a wedding gift?

[DeluxePrincess]

We base it on our relationship with the couple. $50 is the minimum and we go up from there. However, if for some reason we could only afford less at that time, I would not feel bad about giving less.

 

[ksjayhawks]

I think $50 sounds fine. Going to a wedding on Saturday and my gift is a little under $60 with the tax included.

 

[Heidict]

Talked to DH and he is good with going up on the amount. He said that he is out of touch with these things and what ever I think is good is fine with him. So, problem solved. Thanks for all the help.

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

We're going to a wedding tomorrow and giving a $50 Visa giftcard to them. It is one of DH's former employees. For a family member, we would give $100. Even though people register for mostly home items, most of the time they really want money.

Jennifer

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I got married in October of last year. Most people gave between $50-$100 - it didn't matter to me if they brought a gift or not, I was just happy that they were there to share in our special day.

I lost my job last year and I'm still haven't found a full time job. Sadly, our bank account amount is what would determine what we could afford to give as a gift right now.

Regardless of how much you give, have a wonderful time!

 

[tiggspring]

I would say 75-100.

I grew up in RI and know things are much more expensive up there and expectations are higher. If you know of a good place to get stuff cheaper I would get an item I knew was much more expensive most places and give that. For example in RI many years ago I found Pfaltzgraff China, which was wildly popular back then, at Christmas tree shopps. I know it still exists in NE although I dont know how the quality is now. The item was a $50 item that I got for $10 and it was an overstock not a secound. I also found many new things with the Tags still on at savers up in RI. I never give secounds or used items unless a friend is a collector but there are ways to make others feel like you spent alot of money while saavings quite a bit yourself. I have a gift closet for just these times. Expensive even name brand items I got on clearance that are generic enough that many people would like them as a gift or the base for a gift basket. They feel I care enough to get the best and I can afford to do so. My wallet is alot skinnier than my heart

 

[aprilgail2]

We're going to a wedding tomorrow and giving a $50 Visa giftcard to them. It is one of DH's former employees. For a family member, we would give $100. Even though people register for mostly home items, most of the time they really want money.
Jennifer

People register for the home items here for the shower-not so much for the wedding.... weddings are usually cash or check.
OP you are going to get such a wide range of answers based on where people live- I WISH we could all give 50.00 as a wedding gift and call it a day but around here 250.00 is about the average.

 

[Disneylover79]

If you are coming to my wedding $200 would be good

No truthfully it depends on how well you know the couple it could be anywhere from $50-$100

 

[mrodgers]

Wish I would have invited all you folks to my wedding. Most give a gift of about $25-30, and it was family only wedding.

Where the heck do you people get your jobs to be giving $100 or more gifts? I need a job like that.

 

[mjkacmom]

Wish I would have invited all you folks to my wedding. Most give a gift of about $25-30, and it was family only wedding.

Where the heck do you people get your jobs to be giving $100 or more gifts? I need a job like that.

Considering an average home costs about $500,000 here, you do need a job like that!

 

[Desnik]

We give $300 for weddings, more if it is a close relative, like a sibling. But I have always been to weddings in a catering hall. I actually do think it depends on where the event is and how close you are to the person.

Someone mentioned they gave a Wii for a present for a wedding and I love that! Great idea!!! We just gave one to my sister as a H.S. Graduation gift.

OP, I think you would be OK giving $100-$150. JMHO