Will be attending a wedding in the coming weekend, my friend is a foreigner and his wife is local Japanese, so usually what should a guest prepare? I heard that gifting money is an option, usually how much? And I will be attending with my wife together, are we expected to give gift separately?
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3万 in new bills (can get at bank) in one of those fancy envelopes
For the shower, an appliance they will likely use like a bread maker. For the reception, 50k minimum. Don’t be the couple that shows up with only 30k.
*Typically, guests will give an amount of money depending on their relationship with the bride or groom.* ***¥30,000 is the average for single friends and colleagues*****, while bosses might gift ¥50,000 or ¥70,000.** ***Married couples will typically give ¥50,000.***
The people downvoting have probably not attended a marriage in Japan, nor even live here. xD
Just my experience: Prepare a few comments. Or ask your friend if they expect you to speak. Gift-wise, for two people attending, I think it’s either 5 or 7 (no even numbers!) uncirculated Yukichis in one of those envelopes with the knotted up wires.