💍 $150 minimum as a wedding gift… Is that reasonable?
Imagine receiving a wedding invitation from your own sister—and right there on the invitation, it says that a minimum cash gift of $150 is expected from each guest to help “cover the plate.”
At first, you might think, “It’s her wedding, she probably has a lot of expenses.” Weddings can be incredibly expensive, and every couple has a budget to manage.
But is it really appropriate to tell your guests how much they are expected to give?
For some people, $150 might be perfectly reasonable, especially if the wedding includes a nice dinner, an open bar, entertainment, and an expensive venue. They may see the gift as a way of celebrating the couple while helping with the cost of the reception.
But for others, it could feel uncomfortable or even disrespectful. Guests may already be spending money on travel, hotels, clothing,
