In the words of wedding etiquette expert, Diane Gottsman, wedding gifts are neither mandatory nor costs set in stone, but a show of support to the couple.
She opines that how much you spend on a wedding should depend mainly on your budget and relationships with the couple.
Other factors to note are how much of the wedding expenses are covered by the couple and your role in the wedding.
As such, research by NerdWallet shows that the average gift amount is about $151 and guests are willing to spend up to $350 per situation.
This may see wedding gifts amount in 2020 rise. From buying bridal shower gifts to wedding proper, people are willing to spend more.
The RetailMeNot poll shows that an American will spend an average of $140 on wedding gifts.
41% believe that gifts are mandatory for weddings. 37% believe that even if you got them something before the wedding, say bachelor party gifts, you should still get them a wedding gift.
Now, for every amount featured, you are to double if you have extras tagging along (this is very optional). Again, these amounts are only calculated per adult head, no kids.