Wedding gift or not?

[Wondering121]

Wasn’t sure which section to put this in.
Bern invited to a wedding - friend from school bern with her partner for 30 years! They’re quite well off with adult children.
Wedding invites didn’t mention anything about gifts. No idea what, if anything I should take..?
It’s already costing me a fair bit with the hen do, hotel room after wedding, travel, etc.

A nice bottle of wine is about right if they haven't asked for anything, or maybe a framed photo of the pair of them from the old days, if you have one. Certainly nothing expensive. Your presence is the present.

Bottle of champagne

Yes, I’d always come with a card and a gift, but it doesn’t have to be extravagant. Something small and sentimental. A hamper of special treats from your local area that they can’t get there. A voucher to a nice restaurant or tea room. A bottle of wine (if they both enjoy wine).

No gift to a wedding…? Do people have to ask for gifts on invites now?

money

Personally i wouldn't expect a gift. We have stated no gifts on our invitations and mean it! I'd take a card and branded champagne if they are drinkers (potentially artisan gin, malt whiskey or whatever if you know that's their tipple)

£100-£200

£50 would be plenty.

I think PPs suggestion of a card and a nice photo frame with an old picture of them in is a sweet personal gift without breaking the bank. Or perhaps something relevant to where they met or a significant place etc. I wouldn't give cash unless it was specifically asked for.

Yes 100% take a wedding present. Their financial status is not your concern.

Thanks! Sadly I have no photos. So maybe have to fall back on some form of wine/champagne gift..