Gift help please

ognum

We have been invited to the evening reception of a neighbours daughter.

I know they would like money as gift. What amount would you consider appropriate?

LEJC

the amount you give is really up to you and its very difficult to put a figure on it without knowing you and your situation or indeed how well you know the couple

A good way to measure what you should spend is...imagine if they had a book of gifts to choose from what would you choose to buy...is that a gift to the value of £10,£20,£25 £50...or more....

The choice is yours and whatever you feel comfortable with giving...

I am sure even if it is just a card with a token amount or even no money the bride and groom will be happy you joined them for their celebration

daisiegg

I did not expect any gifts from evening only guests but we did receive some, ranging from £20 to £50 (some were vouchers and some had bought things off our gift list so we knew how much they cost). TBH I felt this was extremely generous and would have been perfectly happy with just a card from evening guests

74jax

I am sure as an evening guest nothing would be expected and so anything would be lovely.

If the invitation is just for you, I would say £10.00 and if it's for you plus guest I would double to £20.00.

McKneff

Think about how much you would pay for a meal out and some entertainment and give them that. Sounds fair to me.

polr

We didn't expect anything for ours and only did a list as we were getting hassle from friends. For an evening guest I'd say easily the £20-30 mark or maybe have a look at their list (if they have one too) and choose a smaller item off that.

ognum

Thank you for your help, we will be happy to give them a gift, an are delighted to be invited to join their evening reception.

You have all pointed me in the right direction. Thanks again!