Wedding Present? How Much?

[perseverer]

Going to our nephew's wedding shortly. The couple already have their house set up, furnished, equipped etc. They have asked, politely, if you do want to give a present, then they would welcome a contribution towards their honeymoon. It is a good few years since we last had a similar family wedding so we have no idea what would be a reasonable sum. Any suggestions?

[trainboy]

depends on how close you are, somewhere £50-£100 perhaps ?

[Bobbisox1]

To be honest I’m not in favour of this practice of giving money for a honeymoon/ holiday but each to their own, I’d probably buy a gift voucher to use for something at a later date

[rowanwitch]

If you are close, £100, not so close £50, hardly ever see them £25

[Barsel]

I differ with Bobbs about this as one of my daughters went to India for a honeymoon that they wouldn't have been able to afford only for people contributing and they have the memories of that.
They also had a house by the time they got married and really didn't need anything for it.
If it was for a nephew I would say between £25 - £50 unless you could afford a little bit more.

[MissTerious2]

Totally depends on how close you are to your Nephew and your financial position. A gift should not be measured by its monetary value.

[ducksie]

I would suss out how much is the meal at the wedding and give enough to cover that in the form of a money gift.

[Patsy33]

I'd say £50..

[bednobs]

i'd go wth about what they are spending PH on the reception

[DTCwordfan]

Buy them six Riedel wine glasses, always useful and it avoids the financial blackmail issue.

[Samuraisan]

I also would work out how much my/our meal at the reception would cost and give that. That is the custom here in Spain.

[naomi24]

£100.

[anneasquith]

It’s the modern way. It’s very practical. Gone are the days of receiving 4 toasters .
Give what you can afford,

[Redhelen72]

Give what you feel comfortable with, we generally give £50 unless very special friends or close family then we give a £100

[Ken4155]

^
You could always flog 3 of the toasters on ebay, Anne :-)

I agree with your, "What you can afford."

[douglas9401]

I'd tell them to drink their wine from a cup and save on the schamcy glassware thereby giving them a life-lesson in adaptability and frugality.

Priceless.

[perseverer]

Thanks for the replies. Gives me an idea of what to give.