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Here is a suggested pay scale for pastors depending on the circumstances: 1  Greater than $300 â A generous gift. 2  $300 â A wedding with advance preparation and pre-marital counseling. 3  $150 â A wedding with some advance preparation but no pre-marital counseling.  $100 â A small wedding with little preparation.
If you are going to attend, I suggest that you take the high road to avoid future conflict. The average wedding gift for a family member is around $150 per person â so something in the order of $200 â $400 for the both of you would be reasonable â depending on the venue and style of the wedding.