$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.
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.
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.
Relationship to the Couple: If you are close friends or family, $300 is generally considered a generous gift. For acquaintances or co-workers, it might be on the higher end.
Any gift received on occasion of marriage is tax-exempt. No need to declare unless you wish to.
The total value of gifts the individual gave to at least one person (other than his or her spouse) is more than the annual exclusion amount for the year. The annual exclusion amount for 2025 is $19,000 and for 2024 is $18,000.