mlcvln129 Posted: Jan 23, 2009 06:24 PM + Member since Nov 18, 2008 06:20 PM Re: Giving a gift at a wedding.. If it's a LI wedding, I instantly give minimum $200, regardless of how much it costs and how close I am to the person. Chances are that if they're getting married on the Island, they're paying an arm and a leg!!!!!!Out of state or out of Tri-State area, $100-150.