Money is perhaps the most versatile gift that many 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?
Going to the wedding of a friend or brother, many decide to give it money. Of course, many newlyweds like such a present, because this is a great opportunity to purchase on their own something necessary 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 groom and the bride: everyone comes to the bride and groom, congratulates them and puts his envelope in a drawer.
A gift in the form of a certain amount of money is always a universal present. But many guests are thinking about whether such a gift would be appropriate, is it convenient to give money. Of course, such a gift will always be relevant if you know for sure that the young people do not earn so much money and after the celebration 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 your brother or nephew. In addition, you can give a certain amount in the event that you just learned the other day about the celebration and you just don’t have time to choose a worthy and practical present.
There are certain etiquette rules that talk 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 the boss or the boss invited you to their celebration, then giving an envelope with a certain amount of money is tactless - it’s 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 people from very wealthy families.
What should be the amount?
In the event that you still decide to present exactly the money, then you should decide what amount you can give to the young. Too large a sum can put the young in an awkward position, and too small can offend a loved one. Therefore, it is worth finding, as they say, a middle ground, especially since sometimes the amount depends on who the gift is intended for.
If you are invited to a celebration with a work colleague, neighbor or friend, that is, a certain rule that will help you to donate the right amount. First you need to find out how much a gala dinner for one person costs. 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 website of the institution. Double this amount and get the desired result.
If you are invited to the wedding of a best friend or girlfriend, or your close friends invited you to the wedding of your children, then a completely different scheme is needed. As a rule, newlyweds are not more than thirty years old, and sometimes not more than twenty. If the newlyweds are still studying or are already finishing their studies at any university, then this indicates that they themselves do not earn a living yet or they are only taking the first steps towards finding their own capital. In this case, give the young people an average amount, for example, of 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. In the event that this is a celebration of a close relative, then at least five thousand rubles should be donated. The maximum depends only on individual financial opportunities. In any case, you should give such an amount that after the newlyweds will be able to buy something from small household appliances.
If it is not possible to give a large sum of money, then you can team up with other relatives. For example, both grandmothers can present one envelope in which there will be a decent amount. Or, uncle, aunt and cousins, sisters can give 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 into it.
Parents of the bride and groom may well be able to 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. In the event that you want to give your son or daughter something from furniture or large household appliances, 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 gift is sealed in a regular envelope. But now you can purchase original envelopes with beautiful inscriptions and wishes. It is better to choose just this - a special envelope. In addition, you can find a postcard in the form of an envelope in which you can invest a certain amount of money.
If you want the present to look original, then purchase a special can 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 a jar. Such an original present will definitely not go unnoticed.
You can also present money in a beautiful box, in which you can also invest a postcard. In addition, you can create a picture or cake from notes. Such an unusual gift presentation will look spectacular and original.
A few tips from the video will allow guests to accurately determine the gift amount for the wedding.
