Exciting news…. your friend getting married!! You receive a bridal shower invitation and you mark the date on your calendar. But you realize you have to buy a gift. You might be wondering what is an acceptable amount of money you should spend on a bridal shower gift. We’ve got your answer!
In this blog post we will talk about how much you should spend on a bridal shower gift. You will learn the best practices on bridal shower gift etiquette. You will also find some unique bridal shower gif ideas and bridal shower gift alternatives.
How much should you spend on a bridal shower gift?
As a guest at a bridal shower, you should expect to spend roughly $25 to $75. The appropriate bridal shower gift amount is $50.
How much to spend on bridal shower gift if not attending?
If have been invited to a bridal shower, but not attending. You should sill get a gift for the bride. Expect to spend the same $25 to $75 you’d spend as if you were attending the bridal shower.
The easiest way to do this is to pick something from the wedding registry. Or you could pick from one of these popular bridal shower gift items.
Bridal shower gift vs wedding gift
There is a misconception between bridal shower gifts and and wedding gifts. Some people believe if you purchase a gift for the bridal shower, you don’t need to purchase one for the wedding.
There is absolutely no connection between the bridal shower gift and the wedding gift. If you get a bridal shower gift, you should still get a wedding gift.
The bridal shower gift is typically less expensive than the wedding gift. It all depends on how well you know the couple and how much money you are willing to spend on them.
If you want to get into the weeds of bridal shower and wedding gift etiquette, theres an article by Wedding Wire that breaks down the 20-20-60 rule for gifts.
Gift cards for bridal shower
If you are really at your wits end and need a last minute gift. A gift card will be nice for the bride. Be sure to put it in a nice bridal shower card that has a sincere and heartfelt message for the couple.
Monetary bridal shower gifts
Gifts are great, but cash is king. A monetary gift is appropriate for a bridal shower if the circumstances call for it. The best bridal shower cash gift amount is $50 to $100. Since a monetary gifts are not as personal, you want to make sure that you are being generous.
Conclusion
You should pay $25 to $75 dollars on a bridal shower gift. See resources for affordable bridal shower gifts here. You could also go the express route and purchase a gift from the bride’s wedding registry or give a gift card or monetary gift.
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