How much cash to give as a wedding gift in 2019?

Younger brother? 500$

Friend? 100$

$500 if you’ve banged his s/o
$250 if haven’t

Keep it small, it sounds like he's gonna be hitting you up the rest of his life.

Last I checked it's acceptable to give as much or as little as you want.

Are they going sans-registry to save for a home?

I'd give cash if so, but if not, probably something more thoughtful. Or cash + thoughtful gift.

The amount is completely personal/subjective.

I think you should go ahead and buy him a ladle, gravy boat and maybe some napkin rings. They get so much use during a young marriage just starting out.

He will just blow the cash on something useless.

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Start at a set number at the very top of your range.

Slowly subtract all the shite he owes you from growing up. End up with a number.

Are you in the wedding having to rent a tux? Did you throw a bachelor party? Is it a local wedding or will you have to travel and get a hotel? Did you spend money on a shower? Other peoples weddings can be expensive or cheap, depending on your involvement. If you have already shelled out a bunch of money on all of the above, I'd give much less than if the couple would have made it a simple event.

If you haven't shelled out a bunch of money, I'd say 250-500 is a good wedding gift from a brother. If you have already shelled out money, prob 100 bucks.

A pack Ramen noodle will suffice.