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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.
The average friend of the couple spends $79 on a wedding gift, according to TheKnot.com. 1  Family members spend nearly twice that: $146. The Knot advises wedding guests to consider the following formula: 2  Co-worker or distant family friend or relative: $75-$100. 3  Relative or friend: $100-$125. 4  Close relative or close friend: $100-$150.