How much money to give for a birthday: rules for “gifts in an envelope”

This is the kind of thorny issue we’re going to look at today. In fact, she interests me too, and not because I’m a money-hungry beggar. Not at all. It’s just that, if we omit all these snotty “friends and their presence are more important” when talking about birthdays, how can we still highlight this average monetary equivalent in Russia, so that in any company it would not be embarrassing to show off your gift?

How much money to give for a birthday: rules for “gifts in an envelope”

How much money is customary to give for a birthday? This question worries many people who go to congratulate a friend, relative or colleague. Crispy banknotes have become a universal gift - it’s always nice to receive them and there’s no shame in giving them.

But the question is how much money to give for your birthday. After all, the amount should be sufficient to make the birthday person happy, but not so large as to drain the personal budget. In fact, there is no clear answer, but there are several generally accepted rules and recommendations.

The concepts of “many” and “little”

Money is a rather intimate area of any person’s life. In our country it is still not customary to directly answer questions about income levels. Therefore, even the best friends may not know each other’s salary and often be misinformed about the real financial capabilities of their loved ones. In this situation, situations often arise when the birthday person is disappointed with the size of the gift, although the donor presented it based on his own financial capabilities.

And here we can formulate the basic rule of “money in an envelope”: such a gift should not be significant for the family budget. For example, in big cities the gift amount is usually 5 thousand rubles. or 100 USD e. and more or at least 3 thousand rubles. In small towns, 5 thousand rubles is 25% or even 50% of wages. Therefore, in the provinces, cash gifts are much more modest - 1000–1500 rubles.

On an anniversary, it is customary to give more, usually 2–3 times. But an anniversary is an infrequent and planned event, and you can prepare for it in advance and save money several months in advance.

How much money do you give to a colleague for his birthday these days? If we are talking about collecting money from the entire team in a single envelope, then there is usually some generally accepted minimum and maximum amount, for example, an interval between 500 and 5 thousand rubles. Moreover, if a colleague has not only a working, but also a friendly relationship, then you can present a separate envelope with bills of a slightly higher denomination.

Adults and children's gifts

How much money should I give to my child for his birthday? It's no secret that now even a three-year-old toddler has his own piggy bank, in which they collect money for some big purchase - a PC, a game console, a good bicycle or other expensive things. Therefore, it is possible to give money to a child. It’s even better if the banknotes are presented along with a small gift, such as sweets and a small toy. After all, the child’s holiday is here and now, and not on the day when he finally saves up for the necessary thing.

If we talk about the amount, then less than 500 rubles. It is not customary to give gifts even in small towns. If financial capabilities allow, then the value of the gift increases to 1500–2000 rubles. As a rule, grandparents and godparents give a little more, as the closest people.

If we talk about the difference between adult and children's gifts, then it is customary to give larger amounts first. Although it often happens exactly the opposite - the child receives a wad of banknotes, which he still cannot spend wisely without the help of his parents, and mom and dad receive a symbolic thousand rubles each on their birthdays. But it must be said that in this case there are rarely dissatisfied people - adults are not offended by the fact that their little children are loved more than themselves.

Cash gift for a wedding: to give or not to give?

The decision to give money to the newlyweds is quite reasonable:

a cash gift saves time when choosing a gift;
secondly, you should not be afraid that the gift may be duplicated (it is not uncommon for young people to receive three vacuum cleaners or four multicookers);
this gift always comes in handy, as it allows you to cover the costs of the wedding and purchase what the young family will need.

A cash gift will undoubtedly be relevant:

if a young couple has limited funds and also lives separately from their parents;
if you are not a close friend of the newlyweds and do not know about their financial condition and household items needed;
when this gift is the only solution - the wedding day was set spontaneously or you were informed about it on the eve of the upcoming holiday.

However, there are rules of etiquette when you should not present banknotes as a wedding gift:

Someone from the married couple is your boss.
The newlyweds are older than you.
The young family is quite wealthy.
The bride and groom are still very young, and can thoughtlessly spend money without investing it in the household.

In this case, it is better to present some practical and memorable thing that will remind you of your attention and care. Remember that a monetary gift has one “insidious” feature - it is faceless and in a few years or even months the memory of your gift will be erased without a trace.

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Relatives and friends

How much money do you give to a girlfriend or boyfriend for her birthday? Here, in addition to the basic rule about financial capabilities, one more recommendation should be formulated - the amount should depend on the degree of your closeness. If we are talking about friends with whom you communicate from time to time in the same company and occasionally call each other, then you can give a small symbolic amount. The best friend and girlfriend, that is, those people who are closer than most relatives, are given slightly larger amounts.

If we talk about the gradation between relatives and friends, then it is customary for the first to present a little more. Although the amount in any case will depend on the degree of proximity.

What does the amount depend on?

Why banknotes are considered the best wedding gift:

Young people will be able to spend the donated amount as they wish.
Guests will not need to waste time and effort looking for an original surprise.
If you give the newlyweds something, there is a chance that someone will give a similar gift.
Perhaps newlyweds at the very beginning of family life have limited funds, and creating a life from scratch is difficult.

There are certain etiquette rules according to which money is not given for a wedding. It is not advisable to hand over banknotes in the following cases:

you are going to a celebration with your boss;
newlyweds are much older in age;
the newlyweds are financially secure and do not need anything.

There is a drawback to a cash gift - it is faceless, and after a couple of minutes the envelope with banknotes will be lost among similar gifts. To make the surprise memorable, present the banknotes in an original way: make an envelope for the money yourself, read a funny poem of your own composition, show a funny skit, or come up with some other exclusive greeting.

So, you received an invitation to a wedding, you decided that you will give the newlyweds bills, and now you need to decide how much money to give. It must be taken into account that each person has individual financial capabilities: someone can put a large sum in an envelope without serious losses for the budget, while others will have to save for a long time in order to collect a good gift for the newlyweds. Also, the size of the gift will depend on the degree of relationship: parents and close relatives will probably want to give a luxurious gift to the bride and groom, while guests who barely know each other may limit themselves to a standard amount.

General recommendations:

Close friends, employees, and relatives use the classic scheme to calculate the appropriate figure: the approximate cost of the wedding banquet per person is calculated and multiplied by two. It turns out that the newlyweds will “recoup” the money spent on the gala dinner and will also receive an additional bonus from the guests.
How much money should I give to my friends for their wedding? Friends, as a rule, are 20-30 years old, they have just graduated from university or are gradually building a career, they themselves are getting married, and therefore often do not have too much income. Usually friends put a large bill in an envelope from one person - 100 dollars or 100 euros, sometimes 5,000 Russian rubles, depending on their own capabilities. If the best friends are a young married couple, they can give 200-300 dollars between them, and young people can give 50-70 dollars per person.
Witnesses often prepare a common envelope for the bride and groom, where they put the same amount, depending on the format of the holiday. Surely, the witnesses know how much the wedding preparations cost the newlyweds, so calculating the amount of the gift will not be difficult.

Grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, uncles, as a rule, do not spare anything for children. How much to give to close relatives? The minimum amount should not be less than $100, and how many large bills to put in is decided individually.
Brothers and sisters prefer to give a common surprise with their parents, but in the case when brothers/sisters marry or marry their youngest, they can give a large sum: from 100 to 500 dollars. If possible, please your younger sister or brother, who is starting a new family and will be sincerely happy to receive any gift from a loved one.
Parents can give either a large sum of money or an expensive present: trips to a romantic trip, keys to a new car or apartment, a country house.

Moms and dads on both sides can agree in advance what gift they will prepare for the children. You can fold and present one envelope with a large amount from two families.

The godmother and godfather give the newlyweds approximately the same amount as relatives. It all depends on your own capabilities, but you don’t need to take out a bank loan or borrow money to surprise your godchildren with a luxurious surprise. Traditionally, godparents present icons to the bride and groom as a symbol of a future happy family life under God’s protection. After all, the purpose of godparents is not expensive gifts for godchildren, but guidance on the spiritual path, and for second parents it is important that the children have a life together, regardless of financial well-being.

When calculating the size of the gift you will give to the newlyweds, take into account the format of the wedding: if a luxurious reception is planned, a large sum will be given, and if it will be a modest dinner in a restaurant, then giving gifts is much simpler.

Customs of different countries

In the Russian Federation, the minimum amount that guests give to a wedding is 2-3 thousand rubles. And how newlyweds are congratulated in other countries:

In Belarus, the start starts from 50-70 dollars, but close friends can be given 100-150 dollars per person.
In Germany, Italy and Spain, a minimum of 150 euros is placed in an envelope, and relatives and friends can give 300 euros.
The French usually offer 150-200 euros per person.
The Chinese, according to tradition, give young people 99 euros, since the number “9” has a special, magical meaning for them.
In Japan, it is customary to give a wedding gift of 250-280 dollars, in the UK and USA - from 100 dollars.
In Mexico and Brazil, the amount of a wedding gift can be 70-90 dollars.

If the wedding celebration will take place in Moscow, keep in mind that organizing a large-scale celebration in the capital is an expensive pleasure. Therefore, the donated amounts must correspond to the scale of the wedding, but, as a rule, the start starts from 5 thousand rubles.

Celebration in a cafe

How much money should you give for a birthday if the birthday person invites you to celebrate in a cafe or restaurant? This is where special etiquette comes into play. Firstly, in this case it is not customary to give anything other than money. You need to understand that a person will be paying a large bill for food and drinks, and this will significantly hit his pocket.

Secondly, the amount should not be less than your expenses in a restaurant or cafe. For example, if the average check per person in an establishment is about 2 thousand rubles, then you need to put no less in the envelope. Ideally, the gift is calculated according to the following scheme: expenses in a restaurant plus a gift, that is, when celebrating in a cafe, the amount of the gift is higher. If you were invited to a birthday party as a married couple, then the costs for both should be taken into account.

The scale of the celebration

The more significant the date, the larger the gift should be. For a birthday, when the birthday person turns, say, 44 years old, you can give a small amount, but for a 50-year anniversary it should be more.

Rare events that do not happen every year are worthy of more attention and spending. It is worth investing as much money as possible (as finances allow) for a wedding gift. And if the newlyweds suddenly decide to celebrate their first anniversary, it is appropriate to divide this amount.

It is also worth considering whether the holiday is personal or general. On his birthday, a person has the right to feel in the center of attention and receive a cash gift that is enough for a major purchase. New Year is a celebration that we share with others, so the amount may be less.

The scale of the celebration must also be taken into account. If the celebration is celebrated on a grand scale, a lot of money and time have been spent on it, it is worth investing more in the envelope. You can spend less on a modest holiday at home. But this factor should not be decisive: take other indicators into account when deciding how much to put in a gift envelope.

A few generally accepted recommendations

When deciding how much money to give for a birthday, you need to adhere to several generally accepted recommendations:

The amount should be no less than what the birthday boy gave you at the time. It is believed that there cannot be such mutual settlements between close people, but some people pay attention to this.
Agree on the size of the gift with your other half. This is a common contribution from the general family budget, so you will have to negotiate.
Don't give too small amounts. If financial possibilities do not allow, then it is better to choose a nice and inexpensive gift.
There is no need to give too large amounts. Many people feel uncomfortable in this situation.

If you give a large monetary gift to a loved one with modest financial resources, then you should not expect a similar act from him.

How to make a gift with your own hands for 50 years?

For the anniversary they also give all kinds of posters, crafts and comic surprises made with their own hands. The best 50th birthday gifts are memorable ones. These can be homemade gifts filled with the best memories. For example, a 50th anniversary poster. The poster can be a family poster - include photographs from the family photo archive, or it can be a gift from the team, and then it includes photographs that capture the most important career achievements of the hero of the day.

A cool surprise for a 50th birthday - an original poem, a box with surprises, a cake with an interesting design.

How much should I give to the birthday boy so as not to disappoint him?

A little research

To find out how much money to give for a birthday, my friend and I even conducted a small social survey. And the most interesting conclusion from it could be the fact that the poorer the birthday person, the more modest the financial gift and vice versa.

On the other hand, there is nothing unexpected in this. After all, we won’t go to a successful, decent person for some anniversary with 1000-1500 rubles as a gift. And again, why spend a lot on the birthday boy when he barely raised money for a middle-class cafe.

True, it happens that the company of congratulators can be very motley, where the poor stand side by side with the winners in life. Then, of course, conflicts are not far away.

Your financial capabilities

An important point to consider when calculating the amount of a gift is your own budget. Don't spend too much and then deny yourself everything. Decide on the amount of money that you can give as a gift without causing serious damage to your financial condition.

It would be rational to calculate the family’s annual budget and add gifts to it as a separate line. But you need to think carefully and remember all the upcoming celebrations and all the people to whom you will give money. Even if you calculate everything, there is a high probability that you will be invited to an unplanned celebration. Therefore, take into account unexpected expenses in advance by increasing the planned amount or adding an additional item.

When calculating, you can use special budget planner programs or just take a piece of paper and a pen.

If there is no opportunity and time for long-term planning, proceed from the current financial situation. Spending more than a fifth of your monthly salary on a gift is not worth it, even if the celebration is planned to be magnificent and the date being celebrated is round.

We focus on your budget

Therefore, the first rule that I have identified for myself is, in any case, to proceed not from the coolness of the party and its culprit, but from my own wealth. Accordingly, it is much easier to calculate the amount left for a gift.

You can proceed from dividing your salary by the number of days in a month. For example, I come up with a figure of 2000 rubles, which seems neither small nor much. This means that I understand that I can immediately put it all in an envelope, or I can, knowing my friend’s preferences, buy something for 1000 and add another 1000 on top.

Of course, there are different situations, and it is stupid for a person who earns a million a month to use this rule, and for someone who can somehow get a penny for a piece of bread too. So I need to come up with a different formula, I told myself.

What to do if you don’t have enough money - what is better to give instead

If there is not enough money to present it in an envelope, then do not be upset.

There are many ways to please young people, among which there are several interesting ones:

A frame with a photo or a separate photo shoot. The approximate price of the product is 1,500 rubles, and it can be filled with joint photographs of lovers, which capture special moments.
If your budget allows you to allocate up to 10,000 rubles, then you can order a photo session for the newlyweds from a professional photographer.
Set of dolls. In the 21st century, people have not stopped believing in mysticism and resorting to the help of amulets. Dolls represent family, loyalty, love and reliability. Porcelain items, which will cost about 5,000 rubles, are perfect for a celebration.
Set of unique glasses. The gift will symbolize the unity of lovers, who will happily drink champagne from it on their wedding anniversary. If desired, you can make the glasses personalized or come up with a personal message that will bring back a pleasant memory and make you smile. The price of the gift is about 5000 rubles.
Lucky bag. A current talisman that brings happiness to the home and strengthens relationships. It is made from a linen or canvas bag, in which aromatic herbs are always placed.
To make the gift themed, you can embroider a beautiful saying on the front side.
The craft will cost about 2000 rubles.
Read also: What to give a guy for 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 months of relationship

As you can see, money is not the only gift that can please newlyweds. The main thing is to present the gift with best wishes and sincerely rejoice at the happiness of the lovers.

Formula for success

And this is what came to my mind. No, seriously, a truly brilliant idea. If we cannot fairly equalize everyone in terms of individual salaries, then let’s equalize the average cost of living of the entire region divided by days in the month.

For example, we estimate that somewhere in the Novosibirsk region this average level is approximately 50,000 rubles. We divide this by 30 and get 1,666 rubles, well, round up to 1,700. These funds, I believe, should not offend anyone.

Special cases

Well, in addition to this, I even came up with a gradation according to the levels of importance of the holiday. For clarity, I’ll explain what I mean:

Anniversary – the amount for the gift is doubled;
The wedding is tripled.

And if you are not going alone, but with your passion, then calculate the average income of each, sum it up and divide by days. As a rule, the amount of the gift will more or less simply double.

Thus, for myself personally, I came up with a meaningful system, thanks to which I can set aside my finances for a gift without experiencing any pangs of conscience or worries. Many people asked me about this issue, and I explained my theory to them quite convincingly. Maybe it will help you too.

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Universal gifts

If you are going to a holiday with a representative of the fair sex, then you cannot do without flowers. What to do if you cannot or do not want to attend the event, but consider it necessary to give a gift. The best universal way is to order flowers delivery. This will always be appreciated positively. And for me, sometimes this is a great way to avoid unnecessary expenses.

And another option is to choose unusual gifts. Moreover, the positive side is that unusual emotional gifts can be completely inexpensive, but original.

Is it possible to give money?

Nowadays, such a gift as money has gained popularity, since the problem of puzzling over what to give disappears. There is no need to run around the shops or scour the Internet looking for the right gift. In addition, there is a chance that you can buy a completely unnecessary thing. And how much joy the hero of the occasion will have cannot be expressed in words. Therefore, giving money is not only possible, but also necessary.

Now another question arises, about the size of the amount that we will put in the envelope. The fact is that each family has completely different incomes. For some, even a small amount will have a significant impact on the budget.

Points to consider:

On what occasion is the gift planned?
Age of the recipient.
The scale of the event.
Family relationships.
Friendly relations.
Friendly relations.
Best friend or girlfriend.
Your financial capabilities.
Financial situation of the hero of the occasion.
The existing relationship in this regard is that you constantly give each other gifts of a certain value.

It is necessary to analyze all the listed points and come to a conclusion. If you want to give money to a wealthy person, but you are not one, you should not give a small amount, it is better to choose an original gift. Below we will look at the size of gift amounts for different occasions.

Practical and useful gifts for anniversaries

Here are some examples:

Sets of elite accessories
. Clothing brands offer expensive gift sets with accessories. For example, it could be a set of ties for men, a tie and a shirt, even socks can be a gift if they are packaged in a luxurious gift box.
Handmade leather goods
. Leather accessories are always an appropriate gift for women and men. So, it can be a women's wallet or a men's wallet, a handmade leather belt. Since this is an anniversary gift, the product can be personalized or engraved.
Smart diaries
. Only smart gifts for mature people! These can be personalized diaries bound in leather, as well as themed diaries, for example, a traveler's diary.
Set of expensive glasses
. A good anniversary gift for a man or woman is glasses. These can be handmade crystal or crystal glasses in luxurious gift packaging. A man can be given a whiskey set, including glasses and a decanter, and a woman a set of elegant champagne glasses.
Gift ashtray
. If a man smokes, then an ashtray would be a wonderful anniversary gift. For example, a handmade crystal glass gift ashtray.
Electric pepper mill
. An original and practical gift and at the same time a stylish accessory for the kitchen interior.
Electric corkscrew with charger
. A stainless steel corkscrew with a charger will pleasantly surprise the birthday boy. Such a gift will definitely be used in everyday life.

What other gifts can you give to the hero of the day? These could be kitchen utensils. Since 50 years is an important anniversary, choose products from well-known manufacturers. Don't give cheap polymer utensils.

Gift idea for 50th birthday - crystal vase

Present ideas:

Set of coffee spoons
. Such kitchen utensils will be a good present for a woman. Pay attention to drop-shaped spoons with a curved handle - they are the most elegant. The best anniversary gift would be branded accessories, for example, a set of coffee spoons from English manufacturers.
Vase for sweets with exquisite decor
. This could be a handmade Italian glass vase. A luxurious anniversary memorable gift!
Stainless steel and porcelain cake spatula
Deep
handmade glass dish with decor.
Handmade crystal vase or glass jug
Crystal sugar bowl
.
Salad bowl or set of salad plates
. These can be crystal products of elegant shape, German, Italian or English production.

If you want to give an inexpensive gift, pay attention to gift plates made of crystal with a glaze coating. For example, a heart-shaped plate

Who should you not give money to?

There are situations when giving money is highly discouraged:

on public holidays;
for the New Year;
on March 8;
on February 23;
for Valentine's Day;
unfamiliar people;
on church holidays;
for christening.

On March 8, it would be appropriate to give a woman flowers and some kind of gift that will emphasize her femininity. For a man, on February 23, a gift should emphasize masculinity. On Valentine's Day, gifts are given that are a symbol of love. For christenings - a silver spoon or a cross.

The exception is collective gifts, which are customary to be given as a group contribution.

A good gift does not mean expensive!

“Nothing is so cheap or valued so much as attention”

According to research, intangible gifts (new experiences, adventures, time spent together, help) remain in people’s memories for many years or a lifetime, unlike material ones (things, accessories, etc.).

Read hundreds of ideas for different occasions here: - Inexpensive gifts for this New Year: 45 ideas! — What to give to the person who has everything? — 30 ideas and scenarios for how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, February 23 and March 8, inexpensively and unforgettably! — 33 gifts that your children will remember for the rest of their lives. — 28 magical (and inexpensive ) New Year's ideas that your children will remember for a lifetime!

How much money to give a friend for her birthday

For every woman or girl, a friend is a special person to whom she trusts all her secrets and, in turn, will give advice in any life situation. There is always a special relationship between friends, so the size of the sum of money as a gift should not raise any questions. And yet, when a significant day approaches, you need to think about what the birthday girl expects from you.

If you are equal, do not give more than 20% of your income . There is no need to strain yourself to please. Otherwise, the gift will turn out to be a bitter taste for you.
If your friend is less wealthy, support her with the necessary amount. You probably know how much money she needs for certain needs. For example, there is not enough money to pay for school or an apartment.
Well, if your friend lives much better than you financially, it’s not worth giving money at all, it will be completely inappropriate. Forget this idea and think about an original gift.

If you have financial capabilities, the minimum appropriate amount is from 1500 to 2000 rubles.

How much money to give a friend for his birthday

As for my friend, the situation here is much simpler. If this is a close friend, you can ask him directly - Listen, you are such a versatile person that I don’t even have enough imagination for what to give you. Do you mind if I give you money? And here there is no doubt, the answer is positive. Or, he will say what he would like to receive for his birthday.

Keep in mind that it is worth discussing only if you are willing to spend a decent amount of money for you. If this is not the case, do not start such a conversation.

Work colleagues who are listed as friends are guided by the maximum amount, but not more than 25% of their income per month.

If your friend has a much higher income than yours, for example, he is a businessman, you should not give money. Such a gift will be regarded as follows: “Get off it, after this the relationship between you may completely go wrong.”

Funny 50th Anniversary Gift Ideas

The woman was congratulated on her anniversary

Comic gifts are also appropriate for an anniversary. Traditionally, celebrants of the day are given certificates, medals, motivators, and cups. An anniversary medal or a certificate of congratulations is not only a humorous, but also quite an eloquent gift with which you can express respect and admiration for a person who has achieved a lot.

Other gag gift ideas:

A cartoon doll
is a funny portrait figurine that is made from clay based on a photograph of the birthday boy.
Personal journal
. For example, a Forbes-style magazine with a birthday person on the cover, which will list all the achievements of the hero of the day.
Personalized robe
. The gift is both funny and cozy.
Video postcard
. You can give a friend a postcard with a video on his 50th birthday, which, in addition to congratulations, includes a list of the most memorable, important and funny moments in the life of the birthday person.

How much money should I give my child?

Every child dreams of some kind of toy, laptop or smartphone. As a rule, a child has a piggy bank for such things, where he accumulates money that is given to him by close relatives. It would be quite appropriate to come to your child with a gift in the form of money, but at the same time, take with you, for example, a chocolate bar or a small toy, so that the child immediately feels that it is a holiday. How much should I donate? Again, this depends on the degree of relationship or closeness to the family, as well as financial situation. But you shouldn’t give less than 500 rubles, ideally 1000 or 2000 rubles.

How much money to give for a wedding

In recent years, a custom has developed - giving money for a wedding. And it is right! You save energy and time searching for a suitable gift, and besides, there is a risk of buying the same gifts with other guests. This was the case in Soviet times, when newlyweds were given two vacuum cleaners, two washing machines, and two sets. For newlyweds, receiving money as a gift is a great opportunity to spend it on what they consider necessary. After all, they are just starting to live and many of them, as they say, have neither a stake nor a yard. And considering that a wedding banquet costs a lot of money, the amount collected from guests will not only cover expenses, but will also allow you to go on a honeymoon. This is the rule.

But, if you were invited by your boss, a gift in the form of money is excluded.

The amount depends on the relationship with the newlyweds. Parents, grandparents allocate much larger sums for gifts for their children than friends. And that's okay. Each invitee gives the amount they consider feasible for their budget. Parents will decide for themselves, but invited friends are usually young people who are studying or just starting their careers. If there are several friends, the gift is made together, in one envelope. But, it’s better to give one bill, for example, 100 dollars or 5,000 rubles. If you are going to a wedding as a couple, prepare from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles. Witnesses, as a rule, put money in one envelope, each receiving the same amount.

According to a survey conducted on one social network, the majority consider the amount of 5,000 rubles normal and acceptable. per person.

How to give a cash gift?

Most often, money for a wedding is placed in an envelope, thematically decorated with a pattern of white doves or wedding rings or flowers. But there are also original ways to give money as a wedding gift to newlyweds.

“Money in the Bank” is a simple gift with humor , when bills are placed in a transparent 3-liter jar. But even this simple technique can be played out in an interesting way:

To make the container look full, put fake money along with real money, on which to print the image of the newlyweds;
decorate the jar with beautiful fabric or paper and stick a label saying that this is the most reliable bank from which money will never disappear;
give dollars by rolling them into tubes and tying them with a green satin ribbon, thereby presenting the gift as “cucumbers that were lovingly pickled by grandmother (mother).”

Money in the bank as a gift
A beautiful box is still relevant packaging for a monetary gift. You can make it yourself from cardboard and cover the outside with counterfeit banknotes.

If you are lucky enough to buy a box with a double bottom, then you can hide the money in a secret compartment, and put a note inside the box so that the newlyweds bother to look for the gift.

A picture made of money looks very unusual . In a large frame under glass you need to put banknotes from different countries: dollars, pounds, euros, shekels and rubles - everything that can be exchanged. A composition of banknotes of different sizes will look especially beautiful. When presenting a gift, you can wish the newlyweds to travel to all the countries whose money is represented in the picture.

Picture of bills and coins