Wedding Breeze

The gift of cash is often a much appreciated gift by a bride and groom because they will be able to spend the money on whatever they need or put it toward a more expensive item that they want. One question that a wedding guest may ask themselves is what is a suitable amount of cash to give.

There are No Real Rules for Cash Gifts

Unfortunately, the giving of cash as a wedding gift doesn’t follow any specific guidelines or rules. There are a number of things you should factor in when coming up with the appropriate amount to give as a gift.

Are you related to the bride or groom? What amount will fit in with your budget? These are two important questions to think about, although if the gift is for a family member then one hundred dollars is often considered to be the minimum to give. If you are close relationtions with the bride or the groom and are financially well off, five hundred dollars would be considered a more suitable gift. If the couple is struggling financially they can use this generous gift for much needed things to start out in their new home together.

In contrast, you have more flexibility when giving a cash gift to a casual friend or a friend of a friend. Even then the amount should be at least 50 dollars.

Are you a close friend of the bride and groom who has provided support through some tough times? Two hundred dollars would be a good amount for you to give. Consider that you would fall somewhere between a casual friend and a relative in this case.

If you get invited to a lot of weddings, you probably already have a good idea of what is an appropriate amount for a cash wedding gift. However, if you have not been to many weddings, and you also have a close family member or friend that is going and giving the couple a gift of money, get an idea from them about what to give.

It can be difficult trying to figure out what the appropriate cash gift for a wedding is. Still, it’s important that the amount you decide to give won’t cause undue stress on your bank account. 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.