Monetary Gift or Material Present? Share Your Thoughts on How to Express Gratitude to Those Who Helped with the Wedding!

【Questions。。。】What do people do to thank guests who helped with the wedding?

During the wedding reception, guests are asked to take on various roles, from greeting guests to making speeches, to toasts, and entertaining.♡ It is only natural to give a proper thank you to those who helped out!＊

However, many brides struggle with whether to give money or a physical gift as a token of appreciation. How do people generally express their gratitude to guests!?

@milkwd1104

【By Role ♡】Let’s explain the common etiquette for thanking guests.

For brides who are unsure about how to thank their guests, this is a must-read!♩ Here we will introduce the types of gifts and amounts based on the roles they played. Be sure to remember these general etiquette rules for expressing gratitude!♡

First♡ Thank you for the guests who handled the reception.

Average Amount: 【3,000 yen to 5,000 yen】

Reception duties are often entrusted to friends or colleagues.＊ Since they will need to arrive early to prepare, an ideal monetary thank you would be between 3,000 yen to 5,000 yen! If giving a physical gift, choose something within the same price range that the recipient would appreciate. Both money and gifts are perfectly acceptable!♡

@kaoooru0921

Second♡ Thank you for the guests who served as the main guests.

Average Amount: 【Transportation fee + 10,000 yen for thanks】

Main guests, often bosses or senior colleagues, have an important role of giving a speech during the reception. They are at the most prestigious seats, so it is generally considered appropriate to cover their round-trip transportation costs plus at least 10,000 yen for a thank you!♡

@nyaaannkoo

Third♡ Thank you for the guests who made the toast.

Average Amount: 【Transportation fee + 5,000 to 10,000 yen】

The guests who make toasts are usually superiors or mentors! It’s a good practice to offer them a bit more than just the transportation fee, or ideally, the transportation fee plus 10,000 yen as a thank you. If you prefer to give a physical gift, consider giving a souvenir from your honeymoon or something they like when you meet them again after the wedding.♡

Fourth♡ Thank you for the guests who gave speeches.

Average Amount: 【Transportation fee + 5,000 to 10,000 yen】

If you ask a senior individual to give a speech, the guideline is their transportation fee plus 10,000 yen. For friends or colleagues, it should be the transportation fee plus 5,000 to 10,000 yen.♡ If you're hesitant about giving cash, gift vouchers or gift cards are also perfectly fine!＊

Fifth♡ Thank you for the guests who performed entertainment.

Average Amount: 【3,000 to 5,000 yen】

Guests who perform entertainment are often close friends!♡ Therefore, giving a large sum might make them feel uncomfortable... The recommended approach is to give between 3,000 to 5,000 yen along with a thank-you letter. If giving a physical gift, consider a practical present of the same value. Items like Estée Lauder's monogrammed lipsticks are a classic choice!♩

Sixth♡ Thank you for the guests who were the organizers of the after-party.

Average Amount: 【5,000 to 10,000 yen】

Organizing the after-party is a lot of work, from preparation to execution! Therefore, offering them 5,000 to 10,000 yen or a gift card is common practice.♡ Also, making the after-party fees waived is now considered good etiquette at weddings. Since they are the organizers, it’s only natural to extend this courtesy. Another nice touch would be to invite them out for a meal later!♩

【Have We Resolved This?】It’s essential to follow the rules of thank you gifts and convey your feelings of gratitude!♡

How did you find it? ♡ We’ve introduced the average amounts for thank you gifts based on the roles your guests played. Of course, feel free to adapt the amount or type of gift based on the recipient!＊ The most important thing is to convey your feelings of gratitude by including a letter or message expressing your thanks!♡

@a2018.09.09y