Bride and Groom Offer Guests 'Guidance' for Gift Giving at Their Wedding and Suggest 'Minimum' $250 Per Person
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"Feel free to be more generous if you feel so inspired," the bride and groom wrote to guests before the wedding. "The experience we're offering is worth it"
Ashlyn Robinette
Sat, 16 August 2025 at 3:09 am SGT
3-min read
Getty Images/Tetra images RF Bride and groom admiring their wedding gifts (stock photo)
Getty Images/Tetra images RF Bride and groom admiring their wedding gifts (stock photo)
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A bride and groom asked their guests via email that they spend at minimum $250 each on wedding gifts
Those who would prefer to give a physical present instead of cash were provided two gift options, both valued at over $1,000
One wedding guest shared on Reddit that this gift demand made them very "mad," with many Redditors agreeing it was "greedy"
A bride and groom asked their guests spend at "minimum" $250 each on their wedding gifts.
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One frustrated wedding guest included a screenshot of the couple's email request in a post on Reddit's "Wedding Shaming" forum. Their expensive gift demand made the Redditor so "mad" that they created their account that day just so that users on the platform could share their opinions about the "greedy" couple.
The email, which was addressed to the couple's "friends and family" and was sent ahead of the wedding, began with the bride and groom explaining that the purpose of their outreach was to provide "guidance for gifts so that nothing goes to waste."
Getty Bride and groom admiring their wedding gifts (stock photo)
Getty Bride and groom admiring their wedding gifts (stock photo)
Because they already have everything they "need" for their home, the pair opted out of having a wedding registry and instead asked everyone to financially contribute to their "honeymoon fund, spa days, and future home upgrades." They listed a "bigger TV" and "wine fridge" as examples of items they plan to purchase with the funds.
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"We kindly ask that all contributions be in cash or Venmo (no checks please!)," the email reads. "Minimum suggested gift is $250 per guest, but feel free to be more generous if you feel so inspired. The experience we're offering is worth it."
The couple listed two Amazon links for those who would prefer to buy a physical gift instead of giving cash. The first option is a pre-loved Gucci tote bag with a hefty $1,050 price tag.
"It's used so it's cheaper," they noted. "It's bad luck to give empty, be sure to throw a $20 in."
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The second option is even more expensive — a Traeger grill for $1,799.95.
"We know this is unconventional, but we’ve worked hard on making our day special for you, so we hope you can return the favor!" the bride and groom concluded their email.
Shutterstock / LightField Studios Bride and groom with money (stock photo)
Shutterstock / LightField Studios Bride and groom with money (stock photo)
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In the comments section, Reddit users bashed the couple for their "obnoxious" gift suggestions.
"This is unbelievable. The audacity to imply the day is about the guests, so they should be willing to pay for it?!" one Redditor commented, with another adding, "Or that their wedding is a transactional event. Why can’t people just want their friends and family to celebrate with them?"
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