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Anna Levy and Bethany Atkinson-Quinton for Life Matters

How much money should you give for a wedding gift? An economist and historian weigh in

Wedding gift etiquette has long been a hot topic — but what happens when couples opt for cash over homewares? (Getty: EvgeniiAnd)

When Sarah* gave $150 as a gift for her friend's wedding, she says she "didn't really give it a lot of thought".

It seemed like a reasonable amount, and she'd already chipped in some money coordinating the hens party and organising bridal events.

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