If it’s a close friend and you’d like to give a little extra, you could aim for around $100 to $200, but there’s no strict rule. Some people give a smaller amount and add a personal touch, like a heartfelt card or a small keepsake. Ultimately, it’s about celebrating their special day with them, not the size of the gift. Give what feels right for you and fits your budget, and it’ll be appreciated.

Without looking to the answers of others my first thought was about $100, depending on your circumstances

Personally I always like to give an actual gift and recently I’ve added in a $50 in an envelope to go with the present.

I think it really depends on your situation. We always cover our heads plus more

It depends on the circumstances. If it was a good friend I’d be giving more, probably around $100

for a good friend probably $150-$200 depending on what you can afford of course

We have previously given between $100 – $200

If they have requested money for their honeymoon etc, I would give cash in an envelope with a card etc. Based on our income etc, it is anywhere from $50 – $100 or if they are already living together, and have “everything” they need for their home, then I like to “think outside the box”
I try and tailor a present to suit them as a couple. Gift cards, or a night out, etc. I’m not a huge fan of giving money.

I give what i would normally give for my hubby and i to go out for dinner, slightly more if its a fancy place. If its a really good friend i put in extra – generally between $50-$200

The nice thing to do would be to give around the cost of your seat at the reception but it’s very flexible. I like to give a Woolworths e-gift card as a gift because I don’t like handling cash and it can be emailed. And everyone needs groceries.

Normally if it’s a good friend 200$ would be great in an envelope

I’d definitely be covering the costs then adding more depending on whether they were family, really close friends or just friends

If it’s a very close friend and your and hubby are going I think around $200 for both is fair. Minimum paid per head these days for a wedding is around the $100 so I personally like to be close to covering it.

Hi, to the previous Mum who wrote, that she didn’t think expected to contribute to wedding costs.
I really don’t think that was what the question was asking. I believe she meant, “do you need to put in, at least the cost of my seating to be there, in the form of a gift, eg- if the wedding is say $150 per head for families to invite guests, does the giver, feel that they must at least put in $150 per person ($300 per couple) to give as a gift if they attend the wedding. As in, if they are paying for couples to attend at $300.00 – should the invited feel that they MUST make such a “gift” .
Wow, thats tricky, … you are NOT asking people who can only afford to “gift” large amounts, you truly want your friends to attend – so – I would put in what “feels” right for you – but do consider that the parents or the bride & groom do spend a great deal, to impress and invite family & friends – so give what you can truly afford and “feel” right with. It’s a gift and there shouldn’t be shame in not giving the same as others, everybody has different relationships and circumstances, to the “about to be married couple”. Share their joy on their day & give a lovely meaning card and gift.

Pretty sure if you were expected to contribute to the wedding costs, you would already have been asked. As for the wedding gift, depends on how well you know the bride and groom and how much money you’ve got to spare.

I do what my budget is at the time,$100-$200 is pretty good!

I think it depends on your circumstances but generally we would give between $50 and $100. Amount depending on how close we are

$100 in a card is sufficient I think or 150 .

It really comes down to your own financial situation and also how close the friendship is. It is what you are comfortable with as at the end of the day you have to be ok with what you gave.

I think it’s really what you can afford. If you don’t have much then $50ish is fine. If you can afford more then $100-$200 is an appropriate amount. Family or best friend maybe upto $500