Gift culture?

I am not gifting bridesmaids, MIL, FIL etc, but am planning on gifting my FH. Our wedding is also going to be super small so I don't have a huge wedding party, etc.

I gave them all gifts. I feel like it is a nice gesture if they helped you in some way and esp to the members who take their time to be there and help.

It's a necessity to give a gift to your wedding party to thank them. If your parents are contributing to your wedding financially, you should also give them a thank you gift. Otherwise, the rest of the gifts are optional.

Typically you offer a gift to your bridesmaids and if parents are contributing financially I would give them a gift to thank them as well.

I agree with the PPs--if someone (who isn't a hired vendor) is helping with your wedding, whether they're giving you time or money, a thank-you gift is appropriate. This typically means parents, in-laws, and the attendants (bridesmaids and groomsmen), but if a good friend, an aunt, a co-worker, etc. donates a significant amount of their time to help you out with your wedding, I would get them a gift as well. It's just a way to show that you appreciate what they've done for you!

While not mandatory, it is almost expected to gift the wedding party something. They are doing you a favor by spending their money and time on your day. I think it’s nice to give your in laws, parents and spouse something too

It is not expected but I did gift my parents, my husband's parents, and bridal party because they were all a great help. I gave all the parents keychains I got from wish.com super cheap and put them I'm cute boxes. I gave my bridesmaids some cute earrings, socks and tote bags I got on sale at forever 21 and gave the flower girls some bows I got at a local dollar store and candy. I was on a super tight budget bit I made it work because everyone mentioned was a huge part of helping me make the wedding happen

If you have bridesmaids or groomsmen, they should 100% get thank you gifts. If your parents contribute to the wedding, same for them. Even if they don't contribute, I think it's nice to give gifts. Giving gifts to each other on the day of is optional but I'd discuss prior so you are on the same page.

Bridesmaids should definitely get a gift! Everyone else is somewhat optional