What is an appropriate cash wedding gift?

Question

One of my good friends is getting married tomorrow, and because they are moving far away they'd like only cash, for obvious reasons. She and I have been friends since high school, but we lost touch after University. I only recently got back into touch with her and received a last minute invite to her wedding. Of course I'm going, but I want to know what is an appropriate amount of cash to give in this situation? Thanks.

Answer 1

77 dollars  or   dollar  100

Answer 2

Please reconsider the idea of giving money. A wedding gift should be something the bride will cherish as long as the marriage lasts, and be passed along with its story down to the next generation. Money will simply be spent. Even people who are moving far away need household goods of heirloom value, and if they don't have access to shipping services I am sure you could arrange shipping with UPS or FedEx.

The true value of a gift is the time, imagination and insight that goes into choosing the perfect gift. These things cannot be duplicated, and the monetary value is incidental. A simple card with your good wishes is all that society requires of you, and anything more must come from your own generous impulses. A non-monetary gift that expresses your creativity and your appreciation of the recipient can carry much greater emotional significance than its monetary value alone would indicate and can be either large or small.

Answer 3

Well how fancy is the wedding.  Usually a marker for how much to spend on the gift is how much they will spend on your dinner.  So see what you're having and take an estimate as to how much your dinner will cost.  You can always give more than that if you feel like it

Answer 4

I think 40 dollars from a single person and 50-75 from a couple ...but go with your gut!

Answer 5

I'm getting married soon and I've been getting $100 checks.  I got one for $200 but I thought that was very generous.  Honestly, I'd be happy with anything... but $50 is probably the minimum for cash.  If you want to spend less than $50, I'd go with a nice photo frame or album instead (which you can buy for $25).

Answer 6

I agree with the first answer. Take into consideration what they're going to be spending for each wedding guest,and see if you can afford (you didn't mention your money situation) to balance out what they're spending for you.

If you don't want to do that, I'd personally give anywhere from 50-100 dollars. depending on how much you like them! :)  

Answer 7

what ever you can afford, I usually give form anywhere between $30 to $150. The amount I spend differs on how well I know the person/people who are getting married. I just got married on 8/8/08 and I am going to my cousin's wedding Saturday and I am spending around they same as they send for my gift.

Answer 8

However much you can afford. It really is the thought that counts . If you can afford it, I think $100 would be very generous. There is no set amount though, even giving $20 is OK as long as you don't look obviously stingy (like if you boast about your new 6 figure job). It really is the thought that counts, and even though you lost touch they should understand that.

Answer 9

I think $50 is appropriate.  This is a gift which is something not required.  Since you have recently got back in touch with her and are not as close as you used to be, I think that's appropriate for you to give.

Take into consideration how much you are able to give as well and how much your budget can allow.  This is a gift you don't want to regret after it is given.

Answer 10

$50 per person. so if you go alone, $50. if you bring a date, $100

Answer 11

If it's a friend, we usually give $100 ($50 if only one person is attending.)

With very close friends and family I usually go way above that.