What is an acceptable amount of money to give as a wedding gift?

Question

so the amounts you are giving me so far are to cover both me and my husband?

Answer 1

I give friends and family around $50. If it were someone very, very, very close to me then I would give them more.

Answer 2

I'd say as the others have said $50 minimum. But that is for a person who is more of an acquaintance type person. If it was my brother or sister, best friend, etc. I would give at least $100 probably more. That is just my opinion.

In response to your added question... yes this is including your husband. Since you mention your husband I am assuming that you have had a wedding. If you have a book from your wedding or a list of gifts you received for remembrance or writing thank you notes, you could look at how much was given to you for the same type of relationship you & your husband have with couple to get a general idea. If it has been a few years since your wedding you might want to add more $ than the amount you recieved.

Answer 3

I know you have a lot of answers, but reading them compelled me to write. Some people in some cultures feel you need to give the estimated price of your meal. Other cultures don't feel this way, so don't feel obligated to give more than you can afford. The sit-down meals at my wedding were $40 each, only because I got a GREAT deal.

If you pick something off the registry, again, pick out what you can afford. If it's a co-worker I try to spend about $30, if it's a really close friend, I spend closer to $100, even a little over if it's something I really want to get them. We spent more on my husband's daughter, but hey... it was his daughter!

When I got married a year ago, I got a couple gift cards that were $20, and a couple people didn't get us gifts at all. I know they couldn't afford to give gifts or could only afford a small amount, and that was fine with me. I wanted their presence, not their presents!

Answer 4

Hmmm.. depends how much u are earning as well.. and how much u can afford too. If say, u earn at least the minimum only then 50-100 should be more than enuf. If u earn lets say.. 15 bucks an hr i would say 250 and up.. again, it all depends on how good ur relationship with the person as well. Give according and be especially generous if she/he is one ur best friends.. since wedding is once in a life time time or supposed to be. ;)

Answer 5

It depends on how close you are to the couple. If a close friend gave you $10 for your wedding, how would you feel? I would say around $50 is an appropriate amount. If it's someone really close to you, I think it's better to buy them a gift becuase it shows that you put a lot of thought into their gift.

Answer 6

Use this as a guide: When you are dining out in a nice restaurant (not fast food) and having drinks what are you paying? Give that amount and possibly a little more if you can financially afford to do so, or whatever you feel comfortable with giving, it's the thought that counts and I'm sure they will still be grateful that you came to celebrate their special day with them.

Answer 7

Depends on how well you know the person. Distant - $25. Close $50 +

If money is an issue, get them a gift from their registery.

Answer 8

$50 to $100 bucks

Answer 9

Family and close friends=$100-200.
Just people you know or are going as a guest=$50-100.

Answer 10

I would have to say what you can afford. Why stress yourself out and try to give the "recommended" amount if you can not afford it. If money is no object $50-$100.

Answer 11

Obviously it depends on how old you and your husband are, and how tight your finances are...that being said, I would never under any circumstances give less than $100 in the card from you both.