I just got married this past July. We had a rehearsal dinner, pretty big wedding with band, & a luncheon for the family the day after. None of my family lives near us & my awesome mom graciously paid for all of my family's accommodations at the resort where the wedding was held.
We are in our mid-40's & didn't register for anything; but of course, friends/family still gave us gifts. My oldest brother in particular was very generous & gave us a check for way more than I would expect.
About a month after our wedding, my oldest brother got engaged & he & his new wife had a courthouse wedding in December (just them). Later this month they are having a family dinner one night to celebrate the occasion, which we are flying up for. I don't think it will have any wedding reception type vibes... basically dinner, drinks & a cake though with probably less than 20 family members.
They didn't register for anything either, but I want to gift them money or gift card. Do I give them the same amount they gave us? Go less since it's not as big of an event? Not sure what would be the acceptacle recriprocation. Thoughts??
