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Attending yourbest friendsweddingcan be almost as exciting as planning your own.
And you better double-check you have some tissues by your side when they walk down the aisle!
Below, youll find the full story that was recentlypostedon the Am I the [Jerk]?
subreddit, as well as some advice readers left the author.
According toThe Knot, the average cost ofattendinga wedding in 2024 was a whopping $580.
So how much should we really be shelling out for wedding gifts?
Isnt your presence at the celebration enough of a present?
For a friend or closer relatives wedding, you might want to spend between $100 to $150.
You might even want to spend more if youre bringing a plus one to the occasion.
Theres also a general rule that some guests follow, which is to cover your plate.
But another important factor to consider is how much you might actually afford.
In fact, guests were spending an average of $150 per wedding present in 2023.
But what about wedding guests who cant afford to purchase a present at all?
Your gift budget is not a reflection of the couples budget, she told HuffPost.
Your gift is reflective of your finances.
you’re free to always write a meaningful, heartfelt card to the couple.
Thrift stores can also be gold mines for anyone in search of a budget-friendly gift.
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