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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.
A typical wedding gift is $100 per person ($200 per couple). You'll give more if you're better off or if the bride or groom is family. This is also in addition to any shower or other gifts. Of course, not everybody gives the same amount.eddings are huge and so are the gifts (average gift is about $250 for an average salary couple/ $500 if your really well off).