"You Have To Live Within Your Means And Not Show Off."
- 4.07.2026, 12:12
Belarusians discussed how much money to give as a wedding gift.
Belarusians are discussing appropriate monetary wedding gifts on Threads. A post on this topic has garnered tens of thousands of views, according to “Zerkalo”.
“Belarus. How much money do people give as wedding gifts these days? I saw a survey once where many people mentioned an amount of $300–500 per person,” — wrote the author of the post.
In less than a day, nearly two hundred commenters responded. The following opinions are common:
“$100–150 per person on average. Only close friends and wealthy relatives give more.”
“I think $100 per person for a wedding is standard these days. But generally, you should base it on your own salary and not try to show off. <�…> If people throw lavish weddings and, when inviting guests, expect them to foot the bill for the reception, that’s their problem! I think everyone should stay within their means.”
“For 500 bucks, I’d skip the wedding and go on a trip somewhere.”
“Those who suggest 300–500 per person would never give that much themselves.”
“It all depends on a person’s means. One person might earn $500 a month and give $100–150. Another might earn $5,000 and give $200–250. In my view, you should give according to your means, but no less than $100.”
“Last year, my seven-year-old son and I gave $300 to my niece for her wedding. If it hadn’t been a close relative’s wedding, I would have given $150 on our behalf.”
“Some people make 1,500 rubles a month; others make five, seven, or ten thousand. You have to start from there… So for me, it’s 200 rubles per person!”
“Those who can afford to give $500 don’t make a big deal out of it,” the post’s author believes.
It’s worth noting that pop megastar Taylor Swift and soccer player Travis Kelce recently got married. Guests attended the star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
According to the statement, the bride and groom wore outfits by Christian Dior, and Swift chose jewelry by Cartier. No photos were published.