How much should you spend on that wedding gift? We’ll ask American Express.

Invited to a wedding? That’s going to cost you. 

American Express conducted a survey and found that the average American attending a wedding will spend around $539. The bride and groom will only see a fraction of that. That total includes travel and accommodations, personal apparel and of course, the gift.

We spend about $108 on the gift itself. That varies by relationship to the couple. The gift for close family members is up around $179, while your co-worker's gift will only set you back about $66. 52% of couples say they prefer receiving cash as a wedding gift, while only 32% of the guests feel comfortable doing that.