Newlyweds expect an average of $122.50 in wedding gifts, with couples in New York expecting the highest amount ($204.60), followed by those in Connecticut ($202.40) and Nebraska ($195), according to fine jewelry brand Shane Co., which surveyed more than 3,000 Americans. But guests don’t spend what the bride and groom would prefer. The typical guest spends $113.80 on a wedding gift, with nearly half (47%) planning to spend less than $100. Men are willing to spend an average of $136.60, while women are typically budgeting $91.70.
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