Here are some general guidelines: Close Friends or Family: $100 to $200 is often considered a reasonable range. Acquaintances or Co-workers: $50 to $100 is typically acceptable. Group Gifts: If you're contributing as part of a group, $20 to $50 can be sufficient.
Anyone who received a separate invitation from their parents to the wedding should give their own gift. Because a family gift tends to include more people, it is customary to be on the nicer end of the registry, spending in the $200 to $300 range, but, again, stick to what fits within your budget.
Casual Wedding Wishes Here's to a long and happy marriage! Wishing you all of the love and happiness! We're so happy for you! I'm seeing a fun-filled life in your future. Hooray for the happy couple! So honored to spend this happy occasion with you and your family. Wishing you the best today and beyond. Oh happy day!
Examples: Best wishes! We're/I'm so happy for you! Wishing you lots of love and happiness. Wishing you a long and happy marriage. Wishing you the best today and always. So happy to celebrate this day with you both! Best wishes for a fun-filled future together. Wishing you fulfillment of every dream!
Thank you for your kindness and for thinking of me.'' The key is to express sincere gratitude for the monetary gift, acknowledge the specific amount given, and convey that you value the thoughtfulness and generosity behind the gift. Keep the tone warm and thankful without being overly formal.
If you're a close family member (sibling, cousin, niece/nephew) of the newlyweds, consider giving a gift in the range of $150-$300. If you're financially able to give more, that's always appreciated, but giving a meaningful and thoughtful gift should be the priority.
Instead make the check out as ``John Smith OR Jane Doe''. ing to the state and their bank, both these people exist at the time of the reception (when gifts are given) and depositing them in the bank isn't a problem. Either party can endorse and deposit the check, since the word ``OR'' is used.