How much money is appropriate to give as a wedding gift?

Question

My husband is in the wedding party and cusin of the groom. Unforutnetly we are very young, newly married, and new parents. We don't have much, so I would like to know an appropriate amount to give.

Answer 1

If you're giving cash, $50 or $100.  

If you're newly married, I'll ask this:  What sort of gifts did you get?  I bet most were in that range.

You should also consider giving some other kind of gift, something that they can unwrap.  (Personally, I wanted either a new baseball glove or a big-screen TV.  Didn't get either one!)  

Answer 2

you give as much as you feel you can-giving money is the same as a gift-you spend what you can-sometimes i am richer than other times-if you can only afford 20 buck, then give that, if you can afford 30-then that's what you give-people know that you aren't rich, they didn't ask you to participate in the wedding so they could get money from you, they did it because they wanted you guys there-so don't worry about whats appropriate-give what is in your budget to give, and stop worrying-they wont care. enjoy the wedding.

Answer 3

$50 - $100

Answer 4

What you can afford to give is an appropriate amount to give as a wedding gift.

Answer 5

i would give $50 or more, i would give them more since its family :)

Answer 6

In our area, $20-25 would definitely be considered an acceptable gift.  Especially since your husband is in the wedding party.  You are already giving your time and spending money on a tux, etc. If you don't feel like you can give enough money, make them a cute certificate with an idea for a service you can perform.  You could baby-sit for a night out if they have children.  You could offer to house-sit while they are away sometime.  You could offer to treat them to dinner at your house when they return from their honeymoon.  Frame pictures of you all together or of your husband and the groom.  Money isn't the most important thing.  Just be creative!   That's always appreciated!

Answer 7

$25.00 is sufficient

Answer 8

i'm a bridesmaid in a friends wedding I'm driving 5 hours to participate in and i also do not have ANY $ to spare. since im paying for gas and hotel and already spent 50 on the shower gift im thinking about getting a nice frame (5.00-15.00) and framing the wedding invitation. inside the card i'm going to write something heartfelt and personal to express how happy i am for the both of them.

Answer 9

There is no set amount, I received everything from nothing to $3000.

Bottom line I think it, you shouldnt feel obligated to give money, especially if you cant.  A wedding is a celebration of two people getting married, not a celebration of how much cash those said people can collect.

Answer 10

are your hubby and the groom close?  usually when you're close, you give more.

when i got married, my best friend gave me $200.  some of my friends gave $50.  it really depends what amount you're comfortable with.  don't give too much if you don't think you can afford it.

Answer 11

50 or 100 per person....  since your husband is in the party..  then you could probably get away with $50ish

Answer 12

Im sure they know your situation maybe you dont need to give money instead try a keepsake

Congrats on your new family x

Answer 13

The wedding gift should be about what they have spent on you.  For instance.  The last wedding that I coordinated was 75.00 a plate.  Each guest should have brought at least 100.00 after they considered the cake and alcohol.   If you dont know how much it is make a close estimate.