How Much Cash Should I Give as a Wedding Gift?

November 8th, 2008 by admin

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If you are going to a wedding and you have no idea what they need or want you would probably like to give them a cash gift to spend however they choose. One question that a wedding guest may ask themselves is what is a suitable amount of cash to give.

There is no “Rule” About What Amount is Appropriate

Unfortunately, the giving of cash as a wedding gift doesn’t follow any specific guidelines or rules. In fact, there are many considerations you should think about when deciding on the amount of your gift.

Are the bride and groom related to you in some way? What amount will fit in with your budget? The amount you give should consider these questions but one hundred dollars should be the low amount for a relative. On the other hand, if you are closely related to either the bride or groom and can well afford it then five hundred dollars would be more appropriate in your circumstances. If the couple is struggling financially they can use this generous gift for much needed things to start out in their new home together.

If you have received a wedding invitation from a casual friend or a distant acquantence, then you have a lot more flexibility when choosing an amount for a cash gift. Even then the amount should be at least 50 dollars.

Two Hundred dollars is an adequate cash wedding gift if you are a close friend that has struggled through difficult times with the bride and groom. You fall somewhere between a relative and a casual friend in this situation.

If you have been to many weddings before, you have more of an idea as to what an appropriate cash gift for a wedding is. If not, another option is to ask other people who you know are invited to the wedding to see how much money they are planning to spend on the wedding gift.

It’s true that it can be challenging sometimes to come up with the right amount for a cash wedding gift. Even so, you want to make sure that you can afford the gift you decide to give. By following the suggestions in this article or getting ideas from other guests, you can insure that you are giving a cash gift that the bride and groom will appreciate. More great wedding gift ideas are available with this free online wedding planner.