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How much to give at a wedding: the gift calculator
Tell us who you are to the couple, where the wedding is and what you can afford. You get a fitting range for the envelope, with the reasoning, in RON and euro.
County seat: menu from ~400 RON per adult.
The average for the city you picked. If you know the real price, move the slider.
- Range
- Suggested
- The menu for one person: 400 RON
- Income not specified: 4,000–6,500 RON
It covers the menu too. The envelope covers what your seat at the table costs, and the couple get a little extra. Anything in the range is a lovely gesture.
The amounts start from the Capital.ro survey (2026) by relationship and income, and menu prices from Playtech.ro articles (2026). They are press estimates, not official statistics. An envelope is a gesture before it is a sum: your presence matters more.
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How to use the calculator
- Choose your relationship to the couple: relative, close friend, friend, colleague or godparent.
- Choose the wedding city and, if you know it, the venue's menu price.
- Say whether you come alone or as a couple, and whether you travelled and paid for a stay.
- Optionally add household income and the amount you can afford to give.
- Read the range and its reasoning, then copy the link or save the result.
Practical tips
The gesture counts as much as the amount
A smaller envelope given warmly means more than a large one given out of duty. If money is tight, tell the couple; they usually understand.
Euro, lei or a present
Couples saving for a home or a move sometimes prefer euro. Ask discreetly if you can. Some couples announce a gift list or account.
Godparents are a special case
Godparents usually give more, and often a personal gift on top of the envelope. The calculator starts from the godparent row, but your agreement with the couple comes first.
Write your names on the envelope
A card with both names and a short note helps the couple know who to thank.
How we calculate, and where the numbers come from
The starting point is a 2026 table published by Capital.ro with recommended amounts per person by relationship to the couple and monthly net household income. For friend we use the midpoint between close friend and colleague.
Three small adjustments sit on top. City: menus run 30 to 40 percent dearer in big cities and gifts follow only about a third of that gap. Menu: if you enter the real price it raises the lower end, because many guests want the envelope to cover their seat. Travel: if you paid for transport and a stay, the range drops by 10 percent, since the couple knows the effort.
For a couple the shared envelope is usually about 1.8 times a single person's gift, not double. Amounts are rounded to 50 RON, and euro figures to easy-to-hand numbers. The rate of 5.05 RON per euro is approximate.
Press reference points differ: for Bucharest and Constanța about 2,000 RON from a couple is mentioned, and an average menu is near 400 RON with drinks. Our range falls between those. It is not a rule and does not replace good judgement about your relationship with the couple.
Sources used
- Capital.ro: Cât se mai dă la o nuntă în 2026 — Recommended gift per person by relationship and income
- Playtech.ro: Cât se dă la nuntă în 2026 — Reference points for Bucharest and Constanța, average menu
Figures updated in October 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is given at a wedding in Romania in 2026?
Romanian press reports for 2026 point to roughly 650 to 1,900 RON per person, depending on relationship and income. For Bucharest and Constanța, about 2,000 RON from a couple is mentioned. The calculator gives a range for your situation, not a single figure.
How much should a couple put in the envelope?
Usually around 1.8 times a single person's gift. Many people give at least what the two seats cost, but there is no binding rule.
Should the envelope cover the menu?
Many guests like the envelope to cover at least their seat, often around 400 to 550 RON per person in 2026. It is a reference point, not an obligation. If you cannot afford it, a smaller amount and a warm presence are welcome.
How much should godparents give?
The table behind the calculator shows 1,000 to 1,900 RON for godparents, by income. In practice godparents often give more, and especially a personal gift. Decide what suits you.
Do I give more if the wedding is in Bucharest?
Slightly, because menus in big cities cost more. The calculator adds about 12 percent for Bucharest, 5 percent for big cities, and subtracts 8 percent for small towns and villages.
What if I cannot afford the suggested amount?
Enter what you can afford. We tell you where it sits against the range, without judgement. You can add a personal gift or offer help with the organising.
More wedding calculators
- Wedding budgetSplit your budget by category and compare with weddings in your city.
- Menu cost per guestThe real cost of the menu and what the guest count does to the total.
- Drinks for the weddingHow many bottles of wine, spirits, beer, sparkling, soft drinks and water to buy.
- Gifts for the coupleWhat you might receive in envelopes and how it compares with the wedding's cost.
- Wedding timelineWhat to do and when, from the venue to the thank-yous, with calendar export.
From numbers to your online invitation
An online invitation collects RSVPs for you, and your guest list and budget live in the same account. Table seating is added separately.