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What wedding guests actually give

The average wedding gift is $150, and it barely moves with the economy. Here is what The Knot's guest data shows about how much people give.

U.S. data onlyPrimary sources onlyLast reviewed May 29, 2026

The numbers

Every figure, with the source named.

  1. $150

    Average wedding gift amount

    The Knot's 2024 Guest Study found U.S. wedding guests spent an average of $150 on a wedding gift.

    Source: The Knot (Vendor research), 2024 weddings. View source

  2. $160

    Gift for close family or wedding party

    The Knot's 2024 Guest Study found guests spent an average of $160 on wedding gifts for close family and the wedding party.

    Source: The Knot (Vendor research), 2024 weddings. View source

  3. 40%

    Wedding guests giving cash

    The Knot's 2024 Guest Study found 40% of wedding guests gave cash, with 50% giving a physical gift and 10% a gift card.

    Source: The Knot (Vendor research), 2024 weddings. View source