When my husband's youngest sister got married I asked what they wanted for a wedding gift, she responded that they were saving for a house and would prefer cash. It's a question that's asked a million times. They'd both had their own apartments before moving in together so they really didn't need anything that I was aware of for their home.

I admit I was taken aback by her response at first. But then I just stuck what I would have spent on a gift for them in a card and saved the money on wrapping paper. In the end I was happy that I didn't have to spend the time and effort shopping for them. The appropriate amount I think depends upon your financial situation and your relationship.