Most couples will provide a gift list with their wedding invitation and presents nowadays are bought online and there is no need to take one with you to the ceremony. Some people are more old fashioned and would rather give a list on request which is a far more polite way of doing things. The list should contain a selection of items at different price ranges so that guests do not feel they have to spend a lot of money, however sometimes everything can be rather pricey.
It can be embarrassing if their is nothing you can afford but consider sharing a gift with someone else – maybe a friend or relative who is also going to the wedding may go halves with you on a gift. Do not feel you have to pay more than you can afford as the bride and groom would not want you to go bankrupt just to get them a gift. Some couples ask for money, especially those that have already moved in together or are not on their first marriage. This can be tricky as you have to decide how much to spend, but just do what you can afford as they should be grateful for anything.
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