This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Here are some general guidelines: Close Friends or Family: $100 to $200 is often considered a reasonable range. Acquaintances or Co-workers: $50 to $100 is typically acceptable. Group Gifts: If you're contributing as part of a group, $20 to $50 can be sufficient.
Any gift received on occasion of marriage is tax-exempt. No need to declare unless you wish to.
Relationship to the Couple: If you are close friends or family, $300 is generally considered a generous gift. For acquaintances or co-workers, it might be on the higher end.
The total value of gifts the individual gave to at least one person (other than his or her spouse) is more than the annual exclusion amount for the year. The annual exclusion amount for 2025 is $19,000 and for 2024 is $18,000.
Ing to The Knot, which is a popular wedding planning website, you should be spending anywhere from $75-$100 on a wedding gift for a co-worker, distant friend, or even acquaintance. For close friends and family, a wedding gift should be anywhere from $100-$125.
You're probably wondering what is customary for gift giving at a Mormon wedding. Most Mormon couples register just like other couples, so gifts from their registry are always welcome! You shouldn't bring whatever gift you choose to give the couple to the Temple.
A small monetary gift to the newlyweds, placed in a white envelope, is also appreciated. This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. This was the largest monetary gift ever to a cultural institution.