My sister sent out wedding invites with a note saying a minimum cash gift of $150 is expected to cover the cost of our plate. Is it acceptable to mandate a specific gift amount?

for cash instead of traditional presents is not inherently inappropriate. Requiring a minimum contribution, however, conflicts with the usual understanding that wedding gifts are voluntary. While some families follow a “cover your plate” tradition, guests do not choose the venue, menu, or reception budget. Those expenses remain the hosts’ responsibility.continue reading …