How much does a couple give?
About 2.2 times what one guest would give, not double. For close friends at an average plate, that comes to about ₪1,000–1,600.
How much should you give at an Israeli wedding?
Pick a few details and get a range, with a short note on how it was worked out.
Customary gift
₪450–550
Need one number? ₪500
Friends, Alone. Based on a plate of about ₪420 (Center & Sharon, Hall or garden, Sunday–Wednesday). The low end covers the plates the couple pays for.
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How it's calculated
- The starting point is a range for one guest by how close you are to the couple (in the table below).
- The range moves with the plate price, by half the gap between it and an average ₪340 plate. Without a price from you, we estimate one: plates cost more in the Center and Sharon, about 10% more on Thursday, and about 10% less at a Friday noon wedding.
- A couple gives about 2.2 times what one guest gives, not double. Each child adds ₪150–250.
- For close family, a couple gives about 1.6 times what one guest does.
- A modest venue costs about 15% less than a hall or garden, a luxury one about 25% more.
- The low end never drops below the adults' plates, nor below what the couple gave at your wedding, if you entered it. Everything is rounded to ₪50.
Ranges for one guest, by closeness
| Closeness | One guest |
|---|---|
| Close family | ₪900–1,800 |
| Family | ₪350–550 |
| Close friends | ₪450–700 |
| Friends | ₪350–500 |
| From work | ₪250–400 |
| Acquaintances | ₪250–350 |
Questions people ask
Should the gift cover the plate?
Yes, that's the usual rule: don't give less than the couple pays for your plates. In 2025–2026 a plate usually cost ₪250–500, more in the Center. If you know the exact price, enter it in the calculator.
Is a Friday noon wedding cheaper for guests?
A Friday noon plate usually costs less than an evening one, so the calculator lowers the range a little. On Thursday, the dearest day, it raises it. The difference is small: how close you are matters far more than the day.
How much do you add for children?
It's customary to add ₪150–250 for each child who comes. Some add only for older children who eat a full plate.
They gave us a set amount at our wedding. How much do we give back?
The custom is not to give less than you received, and to add a little if a few years have passed. Enter the amount under “More details” and the calculator won't go below it.