but because the cost associated with being in a bridal party is cripplingly high. Not including a gift, bridesmaids spend, on average, more than $1,600 being in a wedding, according to 2024 data from The Knot. If you're already spending a considerable amount on these activities, it's absolutely OK to scale back on the wedding gift. You could offer to do something for the couple before or on their wedding day, like corralling all your friends for a photo. Hannah Nowack, senior editor at The Knot"It's customary for wedding party members to give the couple a gift.

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