Wedding Gift Costs Are Rising: How Much Should You Give?

Guests consider etiquette and rising costs.

As wedding season starts in Canada, guests wonder how much to spend on gifts.

Attending a wedding can be expensive, and more couples ask for cash gifts.

Sydney MacDonald says it's hard to have a set amount for every wedding.

Sydney usually spends $100 to $200 on wedding gifts.

Meghan McKay thinks $250 is a good amount for a wedding gift.

Patrick Griffin says $100 is enough for a wedding gift.

Faye Bian prefers gifts and thinks $50 to $100 is a good amount.

Canadians balance wedding etiquette with the high cost of living.

Lauren Dubie considers how much she can give based on her expenses and relationship with the couple.

Lauren prefers cash gifts, thinking registries are outdated.

What is the right amount for a wedding gift?

Wedding etiquette is changing as weddings become more expensive.

The average Canadian wedding costs $30,000 to $42,000.

Weddings are expensive due to inflation and high prices for hotels and flowers.

Amanda Figueredo says food and drink costs have increased a lot.

Signature drinks used to cost $10, but now they cost $17.

The price difference between buffet and plated meals has decreased.

Amanda advises against tying gifts to wedding expenses.

In the past, guests used to cover the cost of their meal with their gift.

Amanda's advice is to give what you can, starting with $100.

There is no universal rule for wedding gifts, and guests should not feel pressured.

The gift should come from the heart and depend on your means.

The idea that guests should cover their plate is becoming outdated.

Around $100 per guest is a common benchmark, but it can be more for closer relationships.

Social media can create unrealistic expectations about wedding etiquette.

Lenora Kingcott reminds everyone that etiquette suggestions are not rules.

Changing lifestyles are changing gift-giving traditions, with many couples already living together.

Traditional registries are becoming less common as couples already have what they need.

Jennifer Bruce and her husband asked for honeymoon fund contributions instead of gifts.

They spent $35,000 on the wedding but didn't need anything, so the honeymoon fund was a bonus.

In some cultures, giving money as a wedding gift is a long-standing tradition.

Sarika Verma says giving money represents abundance and prosperity for the couple.

When giving money, it's attached to good wishes for the couple's future.

Sarika Verma has seen guests bring cash to each wedding event in the Toronto area.

Lisa Lee-Truong agrees that monetary gifts are common in Asian weddings.

Red envelopes are given for good luck in some cultures.

The amount given in red envelopes has increased over time.

Years ago, $100 per person was standard, but now guests give $150 to $200 per person, depending on their relationship and circumstances.

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