What is the proper gift price or money to give to a friend's wedding?

I would say that $100 is good enough.

Find out if they have a gift registry. The MOH or a Mum should be able to tell you. Pick something off there that's within your price range. If there's no registry, just give whatever you can afford. If you're planning to give cash, I'd arrange a time to visit the couple before the wedding to give it to them in person so it doesn't "get lost" at the reception. As others have said, don't get yourself into financial trouble over it. The couple invited you because they value your friendship, not for the dollars you'll bring.

I wish I could have given Vibiana and Barbara two thumbs up. Great answers! When we send a wedding gift to the home of the bride before the wedding we use our hearts, not our wallets, to make a gift choice. Buy something you know the couple will like that's within your budget. When you shop for someone and you choose a special gift just for them, it shows. The recipient knows what you mean to them. No amount of cash can do that.

It's up to you. You know your friend better than we do. Ask her which she would prefer.

As for how much, the idea is to give what you can without breaking your own budget. Your friend (if she's a friend and not just a greedy person) would feel awful if she found out you lived on peanut butter and ramen soup for three months because you spent the moon on her gift.

And forget the "pay for the plate" routine - that's ridiculous. Nobody forced her to go to "Pierre the expensive" for catering. Just give what you can without breaking the budget.

That means if you're a poor student who is up to your ears in debt already, then just a card is fine. If you're working an entry level job, then up to $50 if you can afford that. If you're well-heeled, then be more generous. If you're filthy rich then the sky is the limit and you don't need to ask "how much."

Give a check for the amount you can afford, many say $100.00 but does that go very far these days, No so depending on how close you are to the bride and groom will depend on how much you give them too, if you are in the wedding you would give more. Have a wonderful time at the wedding. Congrats to the bride and groom.

You never bring a gift to the wedding. It should be sent beforehand. As for how much to spend, there is no "going rate." Spend within your means and according to your sentiment for the couple.

Please ignore people who tell you that your gift must cover the cost of feeding you at the reception. That is a false idea advanced by people who want others to pay for their obligations.

Don't give cash. Either make it a gift card (which are even slightly iffy) or more preferably, a check.

The reason i say this is because theft is notorious at weddings. If you give a check, nobody but the couple can cash it.

But give what you can reasonably afford. If that's $50, they'll appreciate it. If it's $100, they'll appreciate it.