Make sure you are aware of the proper etiquette for your wedding party:

Your wedding party is consisted of your best friends – and you will definitely want to thank them for being there for you on such a marvelous day in your life. Of course, a heartfelt, sincere Thank You note is more than recommended – but aside from that, what are the rules of etiquette when it comes to wedding party gifts? Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind:

• In general, couples pay anything between $50 and $200/person on their wedding party gifts. However, your wedding’s style should tell you how much to spend on the wedding gifts. For instance, if you plan on having a small, intimate DIY wedding, none of your wedding party’s member will actually expect you to buy them very expensive gifts. 

• At the same time, keep in mind the fact that how much you pay for your gifts should be proportionate with how much your bridesmaids and groomsmen spend on your wedding day. Remind yourself that they will buy and/or rent their attire, they will travel to your destination and they will spend quite a lot of money on bridal showers, bachelor(ette) parties and so on – so buying them something that is much, much cheaper than how much they spend may not be appropriate. 

• As to when to hand out your wedding gifts, anytime is more than OK in terms of etiquette. Preferably, you should purchase the gifts at least one month in advance, but you can give them any time between that and the actual wedding. For instance, some people prefer intimate gatherings with their bridesmaids or groomsmen to do this, while others prefer to hand the gifts out at the rehearsal dinners.

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