How Much Money Should Be Given as a Wedding Gift?

How much money to give for a gift depends on a few factors.

$75 is an Appropriate Amount

While your budget, your age and how expensive the wedding is are factors in gift giving, $75 is usually appropriate. If you bring a guest to the wedding, double the amount.

You Are a Close Friend/Relative of the Couple

If you are a close friend or relative of the bride and groom, or one of them is a co-worker, $100 to $150 is a proper amount. You should also to double the amount if you bring a date to the wedding.

Bottom Line

If your budget permits it, give $75 if the wedding is for a friend or relative, give at least $100 if you are very close with the couple, and double those amounts if you bring a guest. If your budget can't allow that, give as much as you can without it becoming a financial hardship.

References

• Smart Money: The Wedding Gift Etiquette Guide