SIL wedding gift comment

[babyshark71]

Visited my DB recently. He and his fiancée are having a destination wedding and it's going to cost us a small fortune to go. We were only going to get them a card, as we feel that us spending the money on flights, accommodation, and spending money is essentially our gift to them.

The conversation came up at dinner about going to their wedding, and my brother mentioned that they won't be asking people for gifts because of the fact that it will cost people so much to get there, his fiancée then chirped up and said "well I f*cking am!"

I was a little stunned and didn't say anything. Not sure how to bring up the topic with them about us not really being able to afford a gift, as I feel that we sort of have to get them a proper gift after her comment 😫

What does everyone think?

I would get them a little gift. Just because I wouldnt show up to any party empty handed. A token voucher, bottle of champagne or something along the line of what others have suggested- photo frame etc. There's those 'date books,' you can get where couples scratch off a page to reveal a date. Something inexpensive is fine these days.
In the context of how much the trip is going to cost, you will hardly notice the few quid for the gift.

I think you might be a bit late on this one.

I would get them a resent as well. Of you can't afford to go them you don't go. But not to give a present is crass