Sons Wedding Gift

My son is getting married, and I want to give him money as a gift. His father, we're divorced, is paying for the rehearsal dinner. How much should I give my son? Even though I'm single my income is fairly good.

Our Thoughts

The typical answer is, give what you can afford. There are several things you can consider when deciding on how much to give.

Is he your only child? Are you close with him? Do you want to give around as much as his father gave him? Is there something you want to help pay for, like the honeymoon, a down payment for their first house, etc.?

The ranges we typically see are anywhere from a couple hundred to several thousand dollars. It all depends what you are comfortable with giving and what your budget allows.

To your wedding!
Danielle & Stephen

Sons Wedding Gift

by Susan
(Florida)

How much money should my husband and I give my son and his bride as a wedding gift?







Our Thoughts

Susan, it is so wonderful that you are being so thoughtful with your wedding gift to your son and daughter-in-law on their big day, but the monetary amount would purely be up to what you both as parents can afford to give.

There is no set amount deemed by etiquette required, so give what you both feel fit.

Regards,
Danielle

Wedding Gift For Son

How much should a cash gift to our son for his wedding be as we are both retired? This is his first wedding and we are traveling from NY to VA for the wedding?

We have also paid for the tent rental as well as the rehearsal brunch which is 75 people. We also gave an eight place setting dinner wear for the engagement and over $300 for a bridal shower gift and traveled to Virginia for the shower.

Our Thoughts

Money and family will always be an area of tension, but I do have to say you have been very generous thus far. On a personal level I feel you have done more than enough in way of gift giving - if you were my parents I would be so very thankful.

If you have the budget that will allow you to write a check to your son and new daughter-in-law, then by all means write away, but I do feel that you have given enough.

A beautiful hand written note of endearment and a sentimental toast is all that is truly left for you to do before the big day.

Warmly, Danielle