Is there a set amount that a wedding gift should be?
June 8th, 2009 | 
Author: spammerz85 asked:
I’m going to my friend’s wedding in a few weeks and the gift I was going to get her is now suddenly unavailable. How much do you think is a reasonable amount to spend?
Also any good gift ideas?
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gift for her
if the person is your best friend then I think the budget can be in 1 to 2k. Ideally it would be great if you can pool in your money with a few others in your friendship circle and gift a nice iPod. I am sure they will welcome a gift as unique and useful as an ipod. Maybe u can select any one from the ranges given in this link
gifts for men
I think it’s good to base the price on what the couple is paying per couple (for dinner, etc). If you can go online to the reception’s website, and find an idea of how much the reception is costing, then go on that.
gift ideas
I’ve only been to a few weddings, but I make sure that I give at least $50. I heard that you shouldat least give what your meal would cost. If you can afford more then that is great and I’m sure that the bride and groom will appreciate it.
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There is no magic equation for the amount of money to spend. Go by your relationship with the couple and your budge. If they have a registry, then scan it for an item you would like to send. The best gifts are given when it;s obvious that the giver has taken the time to select something “just for me”.
gift for him
There isn’t a set amount because not everyone’s income level is the same. One person may be able to afford a $300 gift while another only $30.
I would spend however much you were planning on spending with the gift you originally wanted to give. As for gift ideas, always stick to the registry. A lot of people like to give outside of the registry but it ends up being a HUGE headache for the newlyweds. Plus, if they registered at certain stores, they may be receiving benefits from the gifts purchased and its easier to return something they don’t like.
If everything from the registry is taken (highly unlikely) then give a gift card.
Also remember that just because you may not like a certain gift from the registry, it doesn’t matter. They picked it and that’s what they want.
romantic gifts
Well, the stock answer, of course, is that a gift should be from the heart and its price tag shouldn’t matter. Realistically speaking, though, you should be prepared to spend at least $50 on the couple’s gift. Look for items on their registry that are still available. After all, if they picked them out, that means they want them, right?
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This is going to vary and the #1 determining factor should be what you can afford.
Where I’m from, cash is the most common wedding gift (the shower is for giving physical presents). But I’ve been to a mid-west wedding where wedding gifts were given that I thought should have been shower gifts.
Give what you can afford.
I usually start at $100 if I can afford it or $200 for myself + fiance and increase the gift as we are able (let all the cheap-O people give me the thumbs down since I get that anytime I put this $ amount “out there”).
birthday gift
It depends on how much you can give and can afford to give them.
gifts for women
I think any price you can reasonably afford is a good amount. I’ve been to a ton of weddings through the years and really depends on my finances whether I can only spend $20 or $100. I always try, though.