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.
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.
I always put the name of the person I know on it. For example if it's Joe and Deb's wedding and I know Joe better, I write the check to Joe Smith and then in the Memo line Congrats on your wedding Deb and Joe.
Re: writing a personal check to a married couple and Mrs. John Doe, or John and Jane Doe. Bank won't even question it, especially a small check. If you write "and" (as opposed to "or"), a picky bank may require that both recipients endorse the check.
Key Takeaways Always use the couple's full, legal names when writing a wedding check. You can make out the the check to one person or both. If you're writing a wedding check to the couple, separate their names with "or" instead of "and."
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.
$100 is always a safe bet. If your bond is tight, $250 - $500 sounds right. If you can afford it, $1k is always a welcome site to the bride and groom. We were blown away by the generosity of a few friends/family members.
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.