Wedding etiquette [1] can be tricky to navigate, but we're here to give it to you straight. If you're attending a wedding soon, you might be wondering when is an appropriate time to give the bride and groom a gift.

Experts say [2] that it's acceptable to give the couple a gift up to a year after the wedding. However, it's more polite (and preferred) to either send a gift to the couple's home two weeks before the wedding or bring one along with you to the actual event.

Remember, hosting a wedding is really expensive! Giving the newlyweds a gift shows how much you appreciate the invitation.