Gift from Bridesmaid

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I’m going to be a bridesmaid soon to one of my best friends. They live together and have a baby, so they have everything they need. I was just going to give them money for their honeymoon. How much would be appropriate? I was thinking between £150 to £300? But not sure!

£50

I didn’t expect anything from my bridesmaids when I got married last year but two of them gave £100 and I thought that was too much after everything they had done for me running up to the wedding! Obviously I was very grateful but I wasn’t expecting more than a card!

I'd go for 150-200 if I could afford it.

Surely no-one can answer this as it depends so much on your personal financial situation? We usually give £30-£50 as a gift. We once gave £150 but that was a close relative. If you are considering giving double that then you obviously have more money than me!

We’re not loaded, but we’re not struggling ( hen weekend and dressing my four kids for the wedding is a huge expense.) But she’s special to me. I saw a nice print that I thought I would have framed ( i think it would mean something to them - this would cost about £75) and i was thinking about £150 cash! Does this sound like a nice gift? I’m keen to buy something and not make it just money, as I want to personalise it a little.

I only had a matron of honour and don't think she gave any cash. I wouldn't have expected it though, because she spent time organising the hen, time away from her family to help here and there etc.

She gave me a photo book after the event which I still treasure today. Mainly pics of DH and myself through the years and many I'd never seen before which she'd taken on nights out/BBQ's etc. Would your friend like a photobook?

There’s no expectation for bridesmaids to give larger gifts than other guests. Unless you move in very monied circles such a generous gift might cause embarrassment. As a bridesmaid you make a gift of your time in supporting the bride, organising the hen etc. I hope you haven’t had to pay for your own bridesmaid dress.

I'd say £100 if you can afford it.

£50.

Your idea of the framed print and some cash, perhaps for a nice meal or day out on the honeymoon sounds very nice of you.

I'd just do the framed print. Sounds like you spent plenty already on the hen etc.

I would say 50 -100 but only if you can afford it

I think just the print would be perfect. If she was covering all your costs then I'd do more but as it's costing you a lot anyway then I'd just give the print. It feel a bit odd to give cash too.
Maybe treat them to a meal after their honeymoon if you want to do something else.