 TITLE: How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift? CONTENT: Think About Your Relationship with the Couple\n---------------------------------------------\nHow much you spend on a wedding gift may vary based on how much you know one or both members of the couple. You likely won't be hurting anyone's feelings if you spend modestly on a friend from college you haven't seen in years. If it's your best friend, brother or sister getting married, however, you might go all out and spend hundreds of dollars on something special. But don't go overboard if you can't afford it. Someone close to you shouldn't take it personally if you're struggling financially and don't spoil them on their wedding day.\nIf you plan to show up to the wedding with another person, such as a date, you might consider bumping up the price tag for the gift to make up for the cost of the food and drink your companion will be consuming.\nAlso, keep in mind that if one or both members of the couple previously gave you a wedding gift, you may want to take that into account when deciding on how much to spend on their gift. END