money for wedding present

Old_Git

What is the going rate for a wedding present for a neice .
I am going to the wedding ,if it makes any difference .
It has to be money because they have been living over the brush for 2 years .

shell820810

Old_Git wrote: »

What is the going rate for a wedding present for a neice .
I am going to the wedding ,if it makes any difference .
It has to be money because they have been living over the brush for 2 years .

I think about £100 is average for a guest, but maybe as an aunt/uncle it would be slightly more? I think we got £150-£200 from Aunts and Uncles.

Artofdookie

My Daughter got £200 from each of her Uncles

McKneff

Blumming eck!!!

i was thinking half that, £50, many times these days there are hotels to pay for new dresses, suits, it can end up costing an absolute fortune.

HOPE

McKneff wrote: »

Blumming eck!!!

i was thinking half that, £50, many times these days there are hotels to pay for new dresses, suits, it can end up costing an absolute fortune.

I had two nieces married last year and I gave them £100 each. I think this is reasonable.

miserly_mum

McKneff wrote: »

Blumming eck!!!

i was thinking half that, £50, many times these days there are hotels to pay for new dresses, suits, it can end up costing an absolute fortune.

I'm getting married in Feb and we've asked for money instead of presents as we have been living together for several years and want to use to money towards our honeymoon

There is no way i'd expect £100 from anyone. I'd be delighted with £50

Non of our relatives are particularly well off and many are retired. I'd hate to think anyone felt obliged to give us a big sum of money.

candice56

WOW thats alot to give!! When I got married my godfather that didnt come sent £50 and I was over the moon with his generousity but didnt expect that much at all!!

I will say even if they dont need anything there is nothing better than having pressies to open, maybe give them a small gift and £25.

Youre right it can be expensive for guests too and Im sure that they will know this and just be glad your there and joining in with the festivities!!

starnight_2

I know I personally gave £60 in gift vouchers to a friend, but I couldn't reasonably afford more than that and she's my best friend so what I spent on her would have been equal to a relative.

For me I just thought, if I was buying a present how much would/could I reasonably spend on that? Then give the cash equivalent.

ZiggyStardust_2

We only had a small wedding. My family gave anything up to £100 but hubby's uncle gave us £20, think we got £15 from another one!

We didn't expect alot though (or anything, even) and certainly not £100, but I think it really does depend on the individual. People can get funny about these things :rolleyes:

CAPSLOCKON

I think it depends on how close you are to the person getting married , if its a nephew or neice that you only see about once a year I reckon about £50 is fine.
If you are close and see them nearly every day then you can be a bit more generous.

almillar

£20 won't cover the cost of your meal at most weddings...