Should you buy a wedding present even if you’re already in the wedding party?

Pika_pj asked: This is my first attendance to a wedding, and am one of the bridesmaids. Is it still expected that I buy a gift off the wedding registry for the couple, even though I’m already in the wedding party?
I’m not sure of the etiquette on this one. Some friends of mine say yes, some [...]

How much to spend on a wedding present?

Kitties asked: My husband and I are flying to a friend’s wedding to Milan.
He is a top manager of a big company, as well as my husband is.
The wedding is day formal.
I have no idea how much we have to spend on the wedding present.
They have a wedding registry, and I found a nice stockpot [...]