How much money can you give for a wedding?
Money is perhaps the most versatile gift many people give for a wedding or name day. A present in the form of a certain amount of money can be presented to loved ones or friends for their significant celebration. How much money to give for a wedding? What amount will please the newlyweds? Let's discuss the details and nuances of this issue together.
When is it worth giving money?
When going to the wedding of a friend or brother, many decide to give money. Of course, many newlyweds like such a present, because this is a great opportunity to purchase something on their own that they need for their home after the wedding. Many young people even warn all guests in advance that they should not spend money on various gifts, but it is better to present an envelope with a certain amount. At many weddings, special boxes are even installed at the table of the bride and groom: everyone approaches the newlyweds, congratulates them and puts their envelope in the box.
A gift in the form of a certain amount of money is always a universal present. But many guests think about whether such a gift would be appropriate, whether it is convenient to give money. Of course, such a gift will always be relevant if you know for sure that young people do not earn much money and after the celebration they will live separately from their parents. Then such a present will come in handy.
You can also opt for money if you don't know what to give to your brother or nephew. In addition, you can give a certain amount in the event that you just recently learned about the celebration and you simply do not have time to choose a worthy and practical present.
There are certain rules of etiquette that tell about who can be presented with such a present, and who should not. For example, if this is the wedding of a sister, niece or friend, girlfriend, then such a gift would be appropriate. But if you were invited to his celebration by the boss or the boss, then it is tactless to give an envelope with a certain amount of money - it is better to choose an original memorable present.
It is also not customary to give money if the newlyweds are much older than you or young from very wealthy families.
What should be the amount?
In the event that you nevertheless decide to present exactly the money, then it is worth deciding what amount you can give to the young. Too large a sum can put young people in an awkward position, and too little can offend a loved one. Therefore, it is worth finding, as they say, a golden mean, especially since sometimes the amount depends on who exactly the present is intended for.
If you are invited to a celebration to a work colleague, neighbor or your friend, that is, a certain rule that will help you donate the required amount. First you need to find out how much a festive dinner costs for one person. It is very easy to find out, because you know exactly which restaurant you were invited to. The necessary information can be found by phone or on the institution's website. Double this amount and get the desired result.
If you are invited to the wedding of your best friend or girlfriend, or your close friends invited you to the wedding of their children, then a completely different scheme is needed here. As a rule, newlyweds are no more than thirty years old, and sometimes no more than twenty. If the newlyweds are still studying or are already completing their studies at any university, then this suggests that they do not earn a living on their own, or they are just taking the first steps towards acquiring their own capital. In this case, you should give the young people an average amount, for example, five thousand rubles. On average, they give from three to five thousand, since you need to take into account your own financial capabilities.
The largest amounts are given by close relatives of the newlyweds: grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, aunts, etc. If this is a celebration of a close relative, then at least five thousand rubles should be given. The maximum depends only on individual financial capabilities. In any case, you should give such an amount for which after the newlyweds will be able to buy something from small household appliances.
If it is not possible to give a large amount of money, then you can unite with other relatives. For example, both grandmothers can present one envelope in which there will be a decent amount. Or, an uncle, aunt and cousins, sisters can donate one common envelope from their entire family.
If you bought a present and want to present an envelope as an additional gift, then it will be enough to invest from three to five thousand in it.
The parents of the bride and groom may well present a more substantial amount for the festive celebration of their children. As a rule, parents now give either money, or certificates for certain purchases, or vouchers for a honeymoon trip. In the event that you want to give your son or daughter something made of furniture or large household appliances, then it is better to present this amount to them so that they can independently choose a gift to their liking.
How to present a present in an original way?
Traditionally, such a present is sealed in a regular envelope. But now you can buy original envelopes with beautiful inscriptions and wishes. It is better to choose just such a special envelope. In addition, you can find a postcard in the form of an envelope, in which you can put a certain amount of money.
If you want the present to look original, then purchase a special jar with an interesting inscription in the gift shop. For example, "For joy", "For travel".Exchange a large bill for the same smaller denominations, carefully roll them up and put them in the jar. Such an original present will definitely not go unnoticed.
You can also present money in a beautiful box, in which you can also put a postcard. In addition, you can create a picture or cake from bills. Such an unusual presentation of a gift will look impressive and original.
A few tips from the video will allow guests to accurately determine the gift amount for the wedding.
