'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Image source, Johnny Image caption, Johnny and Lottie were gifted 4,000 at their wedding last September By Yasmin Rufo Business reporter Published 29 minutes ago Being a wedding guest can be expensive - there's travel, accommodation, you might even treat yourself to a new outfit - then there's another cost to factor in: the gift. It's now commonplace for invitations to read: "Your presence is enough, but if you would like to give us a gift, please donate to our honeymoon fund." But replacing the traditional gift list with bank transfer details, can leave guests with a new etiquette dilemma: how much are you expected to give? Wedding list service Prezola says it has seen a rise in couples inviting guests to pay for specific experiences rather than a generic cash pot. It says the average guest contribution is 116. But expectations can vary widely, depending on everything from closeness and culture to the cost of attending. Johnny, 34, says he and his wife Lottie co...
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