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Devoted May 2012

How much should you spend on a wedding gift?

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Private User, on December 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

Recently I read an article about wedding gifts. It says that basically I should be expecting about 150-350 from each couple. That is crazy!!!! I was not realy expecting much or anything at all since most ppl will be traveling n spending a lot of money; but I felt kind of bad for gifts I had made to...

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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.

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VIP June 2012
Soon to be Mrs R · on December 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM
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Jenn N. What is a penny table?
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Jessica · on December 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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I target between $40-$50. I was at a wedding where there was NO dinner/just reception- I did give less then. The whole point is to cover your meal plus. I havent been to any 'formal' weddings more backyard BBQ's and whatnot.

I personally think you should give what you can afford.
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Super December 2011
Julie Ann · on December 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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We got 35 to 60 from most, but usually if they give a bridal gift, alot might not do a wedding gift!
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Master August 2012
Kathleen · on December 23, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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I usually do about $50. If it's a gift and goes a little under or over, it's not a big deal, but I usually do cash. I will sometimes give a little more to really close friends or family.
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Dedicated May 2013
Kerry · on December 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM
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Typically you are supposed to give your plate price per person. FH and I will usually give about $150-$200 and about $50 to $100 at the shower. I also live in Jersey where everything is double in price lol. I think it's also what you are comfortable with.
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Just Said Yes October 2012
Jen · on June 5, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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I normally give $200 per couple for a wedding gift ($100 if you are going as a single). However depending if your finances are tight then $150 per couple or ($75 as a single) is appropriate. This is the standard if you live on the east coast. Most of my friends that I have asked say the same and trust me none of us are wealthy! Unless you are a college student, unemployed, or an elder living on a fixed income-which is understandable of course) then I feel 200 per couple is appropriate for the average middle class. After all weddings are expensive! Even a modest wedding is still expensive and most couples nowadays have to pay for their own! No offense but unless the above 3 circumstances apply to you... whoever gives only $ 50 is stingy!
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Just Said Yes October 2012
Jen · on June 5, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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I normally spend 50 on a shower gift and 200 (per couple) on wedding gift
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Just Said Yes October 2017
Shell · on August 17, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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It sounds like there is a pretty wide range. When I was single, usually $150-200 for wedding, $75-100 for shower, but more if I was in the bridal party. As a couple, usually $300-400 for wedding, but still $75-100 for shower. At all the weddings I've been to, I generally felt like I was pretty standard/average in the amount I was spending (all East coast, for what it's worth).
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