Published: by Reid Ellison |
permalink In short, there’s no exact go-to dollar amount when you’re giving money as a wedding gift. (Sorry.) But there are a bunch of factors that can help you decide. Here are the 11 that matter, in my book. 1. Salary If you make more, you give more. So I’d give more now than I would’ve if I were right out of college. Unemployed guests give what they can—and a kind bride or groom will mention to anyone who’s majorly cash-strapped, “We know you’re struggling. Your presence is present enough.” 2. Attendance If you’re not going, you can get away with giving less. But if it’s a close friend or family member, don’t go too low. Especially if they attended (or will attend) your wedding and gave a gift. 3. Plus-One Status You don’t need to double the amount if you’re double the guests, but I think multiplying your base number by 1.5 is about right. (So if you generally don’t go lower than $100 when you’re solo, don’t go lower than $150 if you have a plus-one.) 4. Relationship There’s no hard-and-fast rule, but in general, your bestest bestie gets more than your coworker. 5. Wedding Number If you’ve already
