Q: Is There A Set Amount You Should Spend On A Wedding Gift?

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A: There is no special formula for determining how much you should spend on a wedding gift. It will depend on your relationship with the bride or groom, as well as your own financial situation. If you are not related or are not especially close, a good estimate is somewhere between $50 and $100. You should also take into account whether your gift is just from you personally, or whether it is on behalf of you and your significant other. If you, your spouse, and children are all attending, you may want to spend a little more. It is a myth that a gift should cost at least as much as the couple is spending on each person at the reception. Thus, use your own discretion and remember that it isn’t about the amount you spend, but rather a way to convey your best wishes to the newlyweds.