Have you ever thought about when you should give the marrying couple their gift? How about how much to spend on the gift? Here are some ideas regarding these questions about wedding gifts…

When, how much to spend on gift
The Denver Post via Barre Montpelier Times Argus

Gift registries at various stores, Web sites and catalogs take the guesswork out of what to get a couple for their wedding.

But there are still plenty of questions to ask. Experts at theknot.com and weddingchannel.com help sort out the issues.

# How much should I spend?

Your relationship to the couple determines how deep to dig in your pockets, but $50 is thought to be a minimum, according to theknot.com.

What you spend is going to vary widely depending on where you live, your station in life and how well you know the couple, but here are some averages: co-worker and/or a distant family friend or relative, $50 to $75; relative or friend, $75 to $100; close relative or close friend, $100 to $150 and up. More...

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