Ing to The Knot, which is a popular wedding planning website, you should be spending anywhere from $75-$100 on a wedding gift for a co-worker, distant friend, or even acquaintance. For close friends and family, a wedding gift should be anywhere from $100-$125.
Use ``or'' - if you use ``and'' both people have to sign it for it to be deposited. Not only is it easier on the couple but, that way, if you do get the bride's last name wrong because of name changing issues, it won't matter. Groom can just sign those checks.
A $200 wedding gift is a generous and thoughtful gesture. It's often considered a substantial amount, but the appropriateness can depend on your relationship with the couple and local customs.
While the amount you should gift a couple depends on a number of factors, the latest available data from The Knot reveals that U.S. wedding guests spent an average of $160 on a gift in 2021. Adjust that for inflation and you're looking at about $187 in 2023. "It's common to give anywhere from $100 to $1,000.
When addressing the check to just one member of the couple, Adams suggests referencing the couple together in the memo portion of the check by writing “To the newlyweds.”
Filling out the line that says “Memo” is optional, but helpful for knowing why you wrote the check. If you are paying a check for a monthly electric bill or rent, you can write “Electric Bill” or “Monthly Rent” in the memo area.