'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
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Notable Quotes
"We don't have that many friends, so it's nice to give generously."
— Johnny , Other
"I always gives £50 in a card."
— Hannah Rose-Thorn , Other
"Some people see money as impersonal and think it's awkward to give but it's kind of standard now, so either give nothing or give money."
— Chelsea Chivers , Other
"I like the idea that you can tie something specific to someone who shared your day with you, rather than a pot of money."
— Ollie Hickey , Other
"Roxie's planned honeymoon fund ended up being put towards IVF."
— Roxie Westood , Other
Key People
Chelsea Chivers shares her views on giving money for weddings.
Hannah Rose-Thorn reflects on her own wedding gift contributions.
Johnny is a wedding guest who shares his perspective on giving cash gifts.
Lottie is Johnny's wife who was gifted money at their wedding.
Ollie Hickey discusses his thoughts on cash gifts for weddings.
Roxie Westood shares how wedding funds were redirected to IVF.
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Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
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