For example, if dinner costs $150 per guest, the guest is expected to give at least $150.
Couples sometimes view these gifts as a way to recover some of their wedding expenses. Although this tradition still exists in some cultures and communities, many etiquette experts consider it outdated or inappropriate.
Modern wedding etiquette generally emphasizes that guests are invited to celebrate the marriage—not to financially reimburse the couple for the event.
Critics of the practice argue that:
- Guests should never feel financially pressured to attend a wedding.
- People have different
