How much should one spend on a wedding gift
The average friend of the couple spends $79 on a wedding gift, according to TheKnot.com. Family members spend nearly twice that: $146.The Knot advises wedding guests to consider the following formula: 1  Co-worker or distant family friend or relative: $75-$100.hanks to âsave the dateâ cards, you can budget in advance for a wedding gift, says Hill. If you know a wedding is three months away, figure out how much you can put aside each of those months for the event.