How much should a bridesmaid give as a wedding gift?

Question

What is appropriate?

Assuming that she brings her husband and that the wedding party is budgeted as 70$/head.

Answer 1

I think $140 is a LOT!  I am going to be a bridesmaid and realize I should give a nicer gift than some generic $10 vase, but at the same time I cannot afford to spend $140!!  My friend who is getting married has a registry online at a few places, so I am thinking of getting a few things that will add up to a lot, but there is just no way I can spend over $100.  Her parents are paying for everything, including my dress, but I am paying for the shoes.  I feel very grateful, but not everyone has $140 or $300 to put down!  

Answer 2

General Rule: As much as they would spend per person, that's how much each person should spend.  So $140 if there's one gift between the two of you according to that rule.  

But I think there are exceptions, especially for bridesmaids: my bridesmaids are awesome!  And the amount of time they've contributed to my wedding is priceless.  They have each taken it upon themselves to take over small sections of the wedding (floral arrangements, table decorations, etc.) - some of them have even contributed a little out of pocket for items outside the origional wedding budget. But even those that stayed within budget took a load off my shoulders.  So if you were that kind of brides maid I don't think $140 is expected.  

On the other hand.  I was in a wedding a couple years ago where the bride paid for our hair, dresses, nails, massages, shoes and professional make up!!!  She had a wedding planner so all we had to do was show up.  My fiance and I  ended up contributing $300 toward her honeymoon.  

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Well I would say it also depends on how much money you put out to be in the wedding.  I mean did you have to buy the dress or pay for your hair and make-up?  any travel expenses, wedding shower or bachelorette party costs?  because those are like a gift to the couple already.  and I do not agree the gift has to cover the cost of the plates during the wedding. If you invited people over to dinner would you charge them their plate or expect them to bring a gift to cover the meal?  not likely.  they are inviting these people to the wedding as their guests and therefore guests should not be expected to cover the dinner cost.  I mean $70 a head is a bit much.  money is obvously not an object for them.  I do $100 enither towards a gift or as cash since its me and my husband.  if just me then I give $50.

Answer 4

Check her registry first.

Between $70 and $100 gift card would be nice, but since you are a bridesmaid, you can get her something more personal since you know her so well.

I was given a throw blanket with our wedding date and names embroidered on it. I love it and we both use it, it's on our couch.  

Answer 5

I was just in two weddings. I gave both newlyweds $150. My boyfriend and I were in attendance. One of the brides I helped out alot along the engagement and wedding planning stages and the other I did not due to distance.  

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Answer 7

very small gift only as you have the expense of the dress.  her budget has nothing to do with what you give.