How much should I spend on a wedding gift for my cousin?

She is also one of my best friends, and we have always been close.





We live 6 hours away, and my daughter will be her flower girl. I was asked to be a bridesmaid but declined because of the distance issue (and her potential to be a Bridezilla).





So we'll be buying the flower girl dress and traveling and staying in a hotel for 3 days.





This is her first wedding, but she has been living with her fiance for about 5 years. They don't own a home, but are saving for one. My husband has volunteered to edit their wedding video (but not shoot the footage) as part of their gift from us.





Taking all that into consideration, how much money should we give them as a wedding gift? There are three of us attending the wedding and reception.





Any advice would be appreciated. :) Thanks in advance!

How much should I spend on a wedding gift for my cousin?
All Points Bulletin for anyone wondering what to give anyone for a wedding gift: give what you can afford and are comfortable with. It isn't about a dollar amount of money, as that is different based on geographical location and income level.





You are doing a heck of a lot for your cousin. That in itself is a gift. Do what you feel good about.
Reply:If you want to buy a reasonable price of dress to your cousin, you can find the gift on eBay. The price always so cleap to bid. Just for reference. Thanks! Report It

Reply:Considering your expenses, unless you are independently wealthy . That's quite a bit of change. My opinion. No more than $100.00 hundred.
Reply:Whatever amount you will feel comfortable with and fits in your budget. Do they have a gift registry? Do you know her special likes and dislikes or taste in decorating? Perhaps a nice set of his and her large bath sheets? If she is into antiques, look for something unique at an antique or thrift shop. Are you at all creative with a needle or calligraphy? One of my favorite gifts years ago was a pillow with the verse: "A wedding is an event. A marriage is an achievement." embroidered on it. You could also do this in calligraphy or print it out and have it framed. There is a nice verse called The Art of Marriage that is also lovely in calligraphy and framed.


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You could add their names and wedding date to personalize it.
Reply:$100 is an acceptable amount, because you are family and you daughter is in the wedding party.





Good luck
Reply:I think like 50 bucks should be enough considering you doing all these things for her, and three people are coming to the wedding. Also take into consideration how you are doing financially. If you can't give her more than 50 bucks than I think it's plenty. Or like 100 dollars. It's up to you and you look at it from all angles and make a good decision. Well good luck at the wedding.
Reply:ok...honestly you're doing alot to help her, with the wedding video editing, etc etc. But if they're saving for a home i think any little would help, about USD200 or £100 would be much appreciated and rememebred. It all depends on how much u can afforcd though!
Reply:Give her the same amount she gave you for your wedding.
Reply:If your really close with your cousin you spend up-wards of $80. Wedding gifts tend to be really pricey and that is why weddings are ussually close family and friends so you should probably spend over $100. But if your cousin has a registry just get whatever they listed and they should be happy. .