How Much Should I Spend on a Bridal Shower Gift?
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Don't Assign an Arbitrary Amount
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Don't purchase a gift based on a random dollar amount. The amount you spend depends on your relationship to the bride and how much you can afford. The family of the bride and the bridal party typically spend more than the average guest.
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Calculate Total Gift for All Wedding Events
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Take into account the entire amount you will spend on the wedding and weigh it against your relationship with the couple. Summer Krecke, deputy editor of WeddingChannel.com, says to consider spending between $50 and $100 on a bridal shower gift and $75 to $100 for a wedding gift. However, in cities where the cost of living is greater, guests typically spend more.
Bottom Line
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Personal finances are the first standard you apply. Beyond that, consider your closeness to the couple, the norm for gift giving among family and friends, and total spending. "If you're not a family member of the honoree," says "Real Simple's" Anne-Marie O'Neill, "a basic rule of thumb is to spend no less than $30 and no more than $50 on a wedding or baby-shower gift."
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