How much would you spend on a friends wedding gift?

[legend760]

is there an amount youre expected to spend?
how much is enough without going overboard and looking like youre trying to show off or over impress?

[cazzz1975]

most of my friends are not hugely well off(so I wouldnt need to buy stupidly priced rubbish just to impress), I would probably spend between 80 to 100 pounds, its a special day and that would be a decent amount.

[cazzz1975]

if its someone I dont know too well then up to 50 quid

[Leight0n]

I'd spend �50 if they were close friends! Why don't you ask other firends who are going and see what they say?

I'm getting married in September and I wouldn't expect anyone to be out of pocket just for the sake of buying us some fantastic gift. Besides, were asking for money! (we have lived together for 4 years and have a toaster, pots and pans, belnder, food processor etc etc etc!)

[Pippa68]

I agree with Leight0n.

I don't think there is any specific amount I would spend ~ it would depend on the gift list. If the couple were asking for cash gifts and they were close friends I would probably give around �50-�100 depending on how close the friendship is.

We did the same, and our gifts ranged from �10 right up to �250..we didn't mind how small the gift was, it all went towards our honeymoon.

I went to two weddings last year and am going to one next month. All three couples have asked for cash gifts as all were co-habiting for a number of years.

[legend760]

thanks folks : - )

[spudqueen]

I feel tight now - I only usually spend about �30!