In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered that their friends didn't send any gifts for their daughter's wedding.

However, in 2024, a general guideline for wedding gift amounts, among family family members, might look like this: More distant relatives (Great aunts, uncles, distant cousins): $75 to $150.

Going to a wedding this summer? Here's what experts suggest spending on gifts A survey of 1,000 wedding guests conducted by The Knot found the average guest spent $150 on a wedding gift last year.

Life & Culture Asking Eric: It felt really cheap when close friends didn’t send our daughter a wedding gift Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

If your best friend is getting married soon, you're probably wondering how much to gift them on their best day ever. Here's some advice on how much makes sense for 2025.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s extravagant Venice wedding has come under fire, not just for its lavish scale, but for a controversial gift policy that’s ignited backlash among guests and ...

A survey of 1,000 wedding guests conducted by The Knot found the average guest spent $150 on a wedding gift last year. By Hannah Webster • Published June 30, 2025 • Updated on June 30, 2025 at ...

If you're traveling to attend a wedding, she said it's sufficient to hand-make a gift or simply give a card — so long as your care and efforts are clear.

Dear Eric: Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything (even a card would have been thoughtful). I’ve sent … ...

What did Joel get you for your anniversary?” my mom asked. “Nothing yet,” I replied. “But it’s a big one, so it should be something good.” “Any time a ...