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[quote=Anonymous]A gift is not the same thing as a payment. Since I hope no one would inappropriately tell their guests how much they’re spending for their own wedding based on their own private decisions, there’s no way for the guests to know the price point per guest of any wedding. There’s also no obligation for any guest to supply a gift that meets the price point per guest determined by the couple.

I hope this is a misguided joke, but just in case it’s not, all the gift signifies is that the family members chose to give you a gift to celebrate your marriage.
If this is not a joke, I hope the relatives truly enjoy the wedding — which they had no role in choosing— and consider backing off from any future relationships with you. You probably have other expensive life choices planned — and your relatives should not be burdened by your expectations.

I’m curious though: What’s the menu?  If these relatives are going to be forced to eat potentially unappealing menu options, arrange their own transportation, sit at a table with random guests of your choosing, and possibly purchase clothing that complies with your dress code PLUS a gift, maybe you should be reimbursing them for all the trouble they’ve gone through on your behalf - instead of choosing activities that they would be certain to enjoy.

Congratulations on your wedding though.
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