WEDDING WOES

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I’m going to a cousin’s wedding. It’s her second marriage and they’ve lived together for years. What should I spend on a gift?

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When it comes to choosing a present, a second wedding is just as important, even if they’ve been living together for years, says etiquette expert Laura Akano from polishedmanners.co.uk. ‘It’s helpful if there’s a gift list, but you still need to decide how much you

want to spend, especially if you’re close. Spending between £75 and £100 is a reasonable amount, but it all depends on your budget.

It’s not always about how much a present costs but the thought and care that has gone into choosing or making it.’