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MissyB
Devoted August 2018

How much do you give for a wedding gift?

MissyB, on September 8, 2017 at 7:32 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 27

I'm going to my sorority sister's wedding this weekend along with FH. What is the appropriate amount to give as a gift? I Recently just started working so obviously I have my own bills/wedding to pay for. I don't want to be cheap but I also don't want to be broke either. Thanks...

I'm going to my sorority sister's wedding this weekend along with FH. What is the appropriate amount to give as a gift? I Recently just started working so obviously I have my own bills/wedding to pay for. I don't want to be cheap but I also don't want to be broke either. Thanks


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Based on our research in the 2019 WeddingWire Guest Study, guests spend an average of $120 on a gift, though relationship to the couple impacts their spend. This study was a national survey among U.S. adults ages 22-54 who have attended at least one wedding in the past year.

27 Comments

  • Liz
    Savvy September 2017
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    Honestly, gifts are never an expectation so you should give whatever you feel comfortable giving. If you are very close to her, you may consider giving a little more than you usually would. I am several years out of college, and my fiancé and I typically give $100 if we are close to the couple getting married. A little less if we're less close. But don't feel pressured to give a certain amount. Your gift will be so appreciated no matter how "much."

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  • MissyB
    Devoted August 2018
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    Thank you for all the feedback I was thinking of $100.

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  • Chip
    Master March 2018
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    $100 as a minimum, $150 if its close friends and family (and if we can afford it!)

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  • Amanda
    Savvy September 2017
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    $100 is my minimum no matter what. One of my coworkers recently was thrown a bridal shower at work and we all were expected to contribute for a gift. I don't even work with her and I gave $50 because anything less is a little cheap, but it all depends on what you can afford. She knows you're planning your wedding and I am sure she'd be happy with whatever you can give. It's your presence that counts most!

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  • Stacey
    Super October 2018
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    We always give $100-200 depending on how close we are to the couple getting married.

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  • Hannah
    Super August 2017
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    I think $50 is acceptable. I got plenty of $50 gifts at my wedding. $50-$100 I think is pretty standard. More from those who you are really close with.

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  • BookcaseHat
    Master July 2017
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    I'd never give less than $100. When I couldn't afford that much, I would buy something less expensive off the registry. H and I usually give $200, but would probably do more if we were very close with the couple.

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