Attending my first Desi wedding here, is $150-200 Amazon gift card less/more or in between?

One of few Indian friends I have here is getting married in a temple with reception in the evening. Will be attending both functions. Not sure if I should bring gifts both times or just at reception ceremony.

Please guide and also provide any suggestions for the gifts instead of gift card.

Thanks!

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It depends on how close you are with the couple. I give a min of $200. When one of my closer friends got married, I gave them $500 (plus shower gift and expenses related to Bach trip). I also always give cash with the card - that way, it’s a guarantee that they’ll take/use it. Also, 1 card is good - just drop it in the card box at the reception!

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Does the invite say “no boxes gifts”. If so, cash/gift card works. Amount depends how close this friend is and how much u can afford.

No invite doesn't say anything.

In that case ur choice is gift / cash.

$200 was the standard gift norm per couple around 5-6 years back (pre - Covid).

These days we usually give around $400-$500

Agree $200 is sorta minimum if you are invited with a +1

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