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Cash wedding gift calculator

Start with what you can comfortably afford. Set a maximum, then compare Aisle’s example amounts for your relationship, household and travel. All figures are in USD.

Revised 7 September 2026

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Cash gift · Friend · solo · local
$125.

Give only what you can comfortably afford. This is an Aisle example in USD, not an etiquette requirement.

Lower example
$100
Middle example
$125
Upper example
$200

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How this example is calculated
  • The Aisle example for a friend starts at $125 for a solo guest at a local wedding.
  • Start with what you can comfortably afford. A personal note or a thoughtful non-cash gift can matter more than the amount.
Planning note

Choose an amount you can comfortably afford after travel and other commitments. You do not need to cover the cost of your meal. A thoughtful card or a gift of your time can be meaningful too.

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Wedding gift etiquette

The long-form etiquette, timing, group gifts, honeymoon funds, non-cash gifts, and how the customs shift abroad.

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Before the envelope
Estimate the trip first

Add up flights and lodging before deciding what you can comfortably give.

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How much to give, by relationship

Aisle’s example gift amounts

Your relationshipSoloAs a coupleWith family
Coworker$75 ($50–$100)$115 ($75–$150)$130 ($90–$175)
Acquaintance$85 ($50–$110)$130 ($75–$165)$150 ($90–$195)
Friend$125 ($100–$200)$190 ($150–$300)$220 ($175–$350)
Close friend$200 ($150–$300)$300 ($225–$450)$350 ($265–$525)
Family$200 ($150–$300)$300 ($225–$450)$350 ($265–$525)
Immediate family$300 ($200–$500)$450 ($300–$750)$525 ($350–$875)

Illustrative USD amounts for a local wedding, before any comfortable maximum is set. These are Aisle’s assumptions, not measured averages or minimum gifts. The middle example appears first, with lower and upper examples in brackets. For more on timing and options, read the gift-etiquette guide.

Etiquette sources: Emily Post on choosing a wedding gift and destination wedding gifts. Reviewed 7 September 2026. These sources support the advice, not the calculator’s dollar bands or percentages.

Wedding gift questions

How much should I give for a wedding gift in 2026?

There is no required amount. Start with what you can comfortably afford after travel and other commitments. This calculator shows Aisle examples in USD, not survey averages or prescribed etiquette amounts. You can set a maximum, including zero.

Is $100 enough for a wedding gift?

Yes, if $100 is comfortable for you. There is no minimum spend based on your relationship to the couple, and you do not need to cover the price of your meal. A smaller gift can be thoughtful too.

Do I give less if I travelled to the wedding?

Travel can affect what you can afford. Emily Post suggests considering a less expensive or handmade gift when attending is costly. There is no standard travel discount; the calculator’s 15% and 40% reductions are illustrative Aisle assumptions.

Do wedding party members give a gift?

Choose a gift in light of your total budget, including attire, travel and other wedding events. A shared or non-cash gift can be an option. The calculator’s wedding-party reduction is an Aisle assumption, not a fixed etiquette rule.

We are attending as a couple, do we give one gift or two?

A joint gift from both of you is fine. There is no required multiplier for attending as a couple or household. Decide what you can comfortably give together and include both names with your message.

For agentsThe same numbers are callable as get_cash_gift_suggestion over the Aisle MCP server, in ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor.

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