How much should I give my niece for a wedding present?

Question

My niece is getting married soon, and has requested (through her mother, not on invitation) that she would like money not a gift. How much should I give. I will not be attending her wedding as I shall be on holiday when she gets married.

Answer 1

That's completely up to you.  Give what you can afford.  My husband and I usually give anywhere between $100 to $200.  It all depends on what we can afford at the time.

Answer 2

£50-£100 max

Answer 3

I generally give between $50 and $100, as I just finished college and have quite a bit of school loans.  I think it depends on how close you are to the person.  I was invited to a wedding where I hadn't spoken to the bride in over 15 years.  She got less than a very close family friend who I regularly speak to.

Answer 4

My aunt gave me $100 but it really is what you can afford. I think $50-100 is fine

~MLF~

Answer 5

Personally I hate it when the bride/groom send out where they are registered (even for bridal and baby showers) at. It is like asking for certain gifts. I guess I am old fashion. I think they should be happy with what ever you give them. If they get three things a like they can return two of them and get something they didn't. Now I always give money and to how much I give depends on how well I know the bride or groom and what I can afford to give. To answer your question give what you can.

Answer 6

Give her as much as you feel comfortable with.

Answer 7

give her what you can afford. if you can do $20 do that if you can afford $100 or more than just give what you think is suitable. It is really just up to you and your pocket book, don't give her so much that it hurts you.  

Answer 8

I have just been in this situation and I sent a really beautiful wedding card with a $100.00 in it.  Another wedding I couldn't attend due to vacation was my son's brother-in-law and again I sent a lovely card, but this time because I knew where they were registered I sent a $100 gift certificate.

Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Depends on how close you are to your neice.  If you are really close to her and can afford it give about $100 and if you are not very close to her then I would say a minium of $20.  Oh ya and of course don't forget the card!!!!

Answer 10

Just what you can afford  

Answer 11

I would say that it would depend on how close you are to her and your sister, how badly she needs money and how many people will be giving her money.  You can ignore her money wish and buy her a pretty frame for her wedding picture.  I would say give her anything from  $25.00 to  $100.00.  You could also get her a gift certificate to her favorite place to eat.  That way the couple can splurge without using the money they are trying to save.  Have fun on your holiday.

Answer 12

You give her an amount you can afford, plain and simple.  There is no set amount.  Only you can decide what works in your budget.

Answer 13

2 -3

(if your asking hundred or thousand you should check your wallet)