How expensive should a wedding present be?

A wedding is not only exhausting (but also enjoyable) for the bride and groom, but also for the guests. You’ll have to think about an outfit, write a speech, take care of the logistics and, most importantly, choose the perfect gift. But the questions are: How much can the gift cost? Is it possible to give something that is not on the wish list? money or a gift?

How much should a wedding gift cost?

In my opinion, there is no such concept. Each guest determines a comfortable budget for a gift. Just because you’ve been invited to a lavish event doesn’t mean you have to bang your head and spend all your savings on a pleasant surprise. Give away a picture or just an extraordinary picture frame. Thought and originality count in the first place.

A joint gift from several people

A gift together is a great way to give something special and valuable without going beyond a comfortable budget for everyone. You feel comfortable and the bride and groom are satisfied. Such a gift can become especially memorable after collecting good wishes from several friends.

A wedding gift if you are unable to attend the wedding

Wedding invitations are usually given in advance – six months or even a year. And all the time the bride and groom are preparing for the celebration, hoping that you will be there. If for some reason you can’t come or just don’t feel like it, it’s definitely worth sending an apology card and a gift that you would have given at the wedding.

Do you give more if you don’t come to the wedding alone?

It all depends on whether you are giving an envelope with money or a gift. In the first case, it is worth giving twice as much as planned. In the second case, you can stick to the original choice and give the same gift.

Is it okay to give a gift that wasn’t on the wish list?

The wish list is created in order to point out the desired gifts to the guests in a discreet and understandable way. So if you didn’t have time or couldn’t choose anything from the list, it’s okay to ask the bride and groom if you could gift something else as you had other ideas. You definitely can’t go wrong with it.

Which is better – money in an envelope or a gift?

A gift is always more personal. After all, there could be a message or meaning behind it. In the envelope with money there is no personal message, nothing personal. But often that’s exactly what bridal couples want, since a wedding is quite expensive. It is best to ask the bridal couple directly.