Amount of money for wedding gift

We usually give about $200, but would give more if we were very close with the couple. When we were in grad school and didn't have steady incomes, we gave less.

It depends on the couple and how close we are to them. We usually give anywhere from 100-300.

$150-300

I usually give at least $100 but no more than $200

I usually give minimum of $200. If I'm closer to the couple I give more.

Ok, that makes sense thanks!

I would typically give between 100-300 depending on relationship

After planning this wedding, it will definitely be at least $250, but $300-$350 if we're close to them.

I usually gift no less than $150/pp so as a couple, we gift $300 minimum.

I literally just read an article on this.

distant relative or co worker, 75-100

friend or relative 100-125

close relative 150-200

This question is personal. It is perfectly fine to give what you are moved to give and what you can AFFORD. There is no "rule". The cover your plate thing is not real. Give what you would like to give and what your budget allows.

I know my parents generations motto is give enough per person to pay for your attendance which typically is about $150 pp or $300 per couple in my area. That being said, give what you can afford whether it is more or less and based on how well you know the couple. Also, if I attend the bridal shower, I usually give $50-75 gift there so then my wedding gift will be slightly lower (like $250)

We give $200-300 as a couple depending on how close we are. You get monogrammed towels if you ask for money from me though.

I think it also depends where you live . I typically give 400-500 from us as a couple

We do about $400 as a couple.

So, we just hosted a wedding and, after reading WeddingWire forums, I was expecting numbers close to what pp have written as comments here. However, the median was significantly lower and we also had a significant number of DH's friends not give a gift at all. I was a little shocked that some people did not give a gift or even a card, to be honest. As for the original question, if you and your FH give $100 total for the weddings you attend, that seems reasonable to me. I considered the $100 gifts we got from couples to be very generous, especially if I knew that they weren't super-well-off financially. As this varies by region, I am updating this to mention that we are in Massachusetts and had a Saturday night plated dinner, open bar event plus a Friday evening pizza beer event at which we hired a karaoke DJ and brunch on Sunday for out of towners and people who participated in the wedding. ETA: DH is 41 and some of his friends might have gone to his first wedding, but it still seems very odd to me that several did not write a card or anything.

Edited for clarity.

$50-$100 seems to be average from what I have seen. Over $100 is very generous. Elderly relatives may give $20 in a card.

$100-300 depending

This very subjective to who the gift is for, friend or family. I would base my gift in that and look at what they are requesting in their registry. I would never give a gift of less than $50.

@Emily, I know it's personal and depends on the situation, but I'm just looking for averages so I'm not too low and look rude or too high unnecessarily.

Thanks @Celia, that seems like a good start!