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Wedding Gift

Planning a wedding is quite a challenge for couples. There are a lot of details to pay attention to, that it is hardly surprising that the couple becomes more stressed during those planning months. From choosing the caterer to completing the guest list, the couple has to have the stamina for even the pettiest errands.

While it can be hard for couples to plan their dream wedding, the guests do not have it any easier. Aside from choosing the appropriate attire for the ceremony, they also have to conquer a mind-boggling task: pick out the best wedding gift for the couple.

Most couples get themselves listed under at least one store’s bridal registry program, so that their guests can have an easier time choosing a wedding gift. That way, the choices are already narrowed down for the attendees, and there is also a slim chance that the couple will receive the same gifts. The items included in the registry are mostly practical things ranging from towels to oven toasters.

But what happens if the couple fails to participate in a bridal registry program? The guests would have to think of more creative gift ideas. Without a template to guide a guest, it can be downright confusing for someone to choose the best wedding gift. Moreover, by giving a cliché gift, there is a greater risk that other people are going to give the couple the same gift too.

This can be quite hard for guests; they really have to think outside of the box to make sure that they will get something that the couple would use. An ingenious idea would be to think of a gift that’s a step ahead of the other gifts. Why not get something for the couple’s future child? After all, they are bound to start their own family soon, and getting them something for the baby would also inspire them to get baby stuff, too.

A great gift idea would be to get the couple a baby footprint and handprint kit. These are available in most online retail stores. The gift can be quite simple, but it has the potential to hold precious memories. The couple would be encouraged to record their baby’s footprint and handprint, and they can frame those.

A baby footprint and handprint kit usually contains some non-toxic clay for the baby’s impressions. There might be a frame or shadowbox included, so that the impression is well-protected. Other trinkets are also included in the kit to spruce up the imprint.

Getting the baby’s footprint and handprint is a great way for the family to bond. The activity is both fun and intimate; it also ensures the couple that they will have something to remind them of their baby’s first years. Even as the child grows up, there are still reminders of his or her early life.

The baby footprint and handprint kit is a pretty unconventional wedding gift, but it is something that most couples would really cherish. When they are already expecting a baby, they will surely remember the person who gave them the first gift for their child.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Wedding Gift?
    I'm in my Sister's wedding coming up in three weeks. I have helped her with the planning. My husband is playing the music for the wedding and dejaying the reception. I arrainged for my friend and myself to work the bar. Plus we're watching their baby while they're on their honeymoon. My Mother asked me to go with to to pick out a present for the wedding. I told her that my husband and I were not getting her a present because of everything we've already have done and will be doing. My Mother got upset and said I still had to get her a gift. So my question is what is the protocall in this situatution? Do I need to go out and buy a gift?
    I'm not complaining about how much work we've put into the wedding. I'm just wondering why my Mother thinks we need to get a gift.

    • ANSWER:
      I do not believe that you need to get her a gift. Honestly, a gift at all is discretionary and is not REQUIRED. I am getting married as well and my sister is helping me quite a bit. And she is not providing bartending services and her husband is not providing the entertainment. I STILL would not expect a gift from her! The help is invaluable.

      In your case, the help that you & your husband are providing is valuable. There is a tangible dollar value that you could apply to those services. Therefore, I don't believe any gift is in order. Your sister should ABSOLUTELY understand that everything that you are doing for her and her fiance is to be considered a gift. You are very generous, I am sure your sister and her fiance are very appreciative!

  2. QUESTION:
    wedding gift?
    I am going to a wedding next weekend and cant think of a wedding gift to get. Its my girlfriends, sister's wedding, I am pretty close to the family so even though I was told I didn't need to get a gift I would feel wierd not getting something. Any thoughts?

    • ANSWER:
      actual gifts are obsolete especially if they had a bridal shower and a place together; money gift is best to help offset the expense and at least cover the cost of your meal.

  3. QUESTION:
    Wedding gift?
    I am attending a wedding but I dont want to give money as a gift because I can not afford it. What can I give as a nice gift but still stay on the inexpensive side?

    • ANSWER:
      Is the couple registered anywhere? Even if they don't have much in your price range on the registry, you can get a good idea of their taste and what colors they are going to use to decorate.

      Then look for little things that are generally useful and attractive. Pretty kitchen towels, placemats that look nice with their everyday china, guest towels for the bathroom, pretty guest soaps, or a small decorative item like a vase or picture frame all make nice gifts, either separately or in a small assortment.

      Or, if you do a handcraft, consider making something for them. A good friend of mine did a lovely counted cross stitch picture for our wedding that I treasure, and another friend made us a fabulous custom quilt based around our lives, interests, and romantic history.

      Or, if neither of these ideas appeals or seems practical and you're very close to the happy couple, consider making a small set of personal 'gift certificates' for things you'd be willing to do for them to be redeemed when they like. They could be for things like lunch with the bride, a weekend of house or pet sitting services when they're away, a home-cooked meal at your place, an afternoon of yard or housework...anything you'd be willing to do when presented with the coupons.

      Even if all you can afford is a congratulatory note, give the best one you can figure out how to write. The support and love of a good friend is worth so much more than any material gift.

  4. QUESTION:
    What is the appropriate wedding gift if I did not attend the wedding?
    My friend and his wife got married in Europe and my husband and I could not go to the wedding. They were at our wedding two years ago and I have no idea what is the appropriate wedding gift? Do I give them half of what they gave us since they did not have to pay for us at their wedding? Should I send a check or get a few remaining items from their registry? I don't want to offend them but have no idea what I am supposed to spend, please help.

    • ANSWER:
      Just spend what you can and want to spend. A gift card or a check would suffice. Or, find their registry and get what is within your budget. I never looked at my gifts and thought "Wow, I'm offended that they didn't spend more on me." I was just very thankful.

  5. QUESTION:
    What kind of wedding gift is expected if the reception is months after the wedding?
    I'm attending a brunch reception this weekend for an elopement that happened five months ago. Since the party is so long after the marriage, I'm not sure what to give as a wedding gift. Typically, I give a or 0 check for weddings. Is this what I should still give? Should I give anything?

    • ANSWER:
      I would go with my usual gift in these circumstances.

  6. QUESTION:
    What wedding gift should I buy for my sister on her wedding?
    Hey all.
    My sister is getting married in a month from now and I want to buy her a wedding gift. I want it to be something really special, even if it's expensive, especially since there's a chance I might not be able to attend the wedding(unfortunately). Any one has any suggestions?
    Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      What about taking a picture of the two of you when you were younger and now and having someone draw it and place it in an nice frame with and engrave a message. This is more memorable than money and anything else.

  7. QUESTION:
    What is the difference between a wedding shower gift and a wedding gift?
    I'm going to the shower and the wedding and I've asked around about what to get for the shower gift and found out they are registered at a few places. So, do I just pick something off their lists for both the shower and the wedding? Or, is the wedding shower for the woman supposed to be about something else?
    Let me clarify. I don't mean one gift, I mean a gift for the shower and a gift for the wedding. But do I just choose the gifts off the same list like, coffee cups for the shower and more coffee cups for the wedding? What is traditional for shower gifts?

    • ANSWER:
      Where I live (northeast), shower gifts are boxed gifts, usually selected from the couple's registry (china, towels, etc). Cash is typically given at the actual wedding.

      It's totally fine to buy registry items for both events.

  8. QUESTION:
    What type of wedding gift do you buy someone who gave you samurai swords for your wedding?
    A friend gave me samurai swords as a wedding gift for my wedding several years ago, what should I buy him for his wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't get the all the people wanting to return the swords. I'd love to get those.

      I'd keep with the Japanese theme and get them a cute bonsai tree.

  9. QUESTION:
    Does returning a wedding gift and requesting a gift card show up on the givers credit card?
    I've received a wedding gift that I don't want. I returned it with a shipping label and requested a gift card. Does the original gift giver know that I returned it? Will it show up on their credit card statement? I feel bad - but we just don't need it.

    • ANSWER:
      It would not because you are not actually returning anything. http://www.theengagementclub.com/ may have some other helpful advice on how this could potentially show up on a credit card statement.

  10. QUESTION:
    How much should a wedding gift be worth?
    To clarify, I'm in the wedding party and I'm travelling on my own dime to get to the wedding. What is expected on the gift side of things?

    • ANSWER:
      Whatever you can afford without putting yourself in financial trouble. "Financial trouble" is up to your own discretion to figure out. If you are already in financial trouble due to the expense of being part of the wedding party, get a nice card. Think about offering to owe them a future favor if you like, but don't worry. They'd much rather you show up and celebrate with them then get them a gift that you can't afford. If they're petty enough to begrudge you a wedding gift, then they're not really great friends, are they and so aren't worth a gift.
      -Scarlet

  11. QUESTION:
    What is a good gift to give to your sister as a wedding gift if you are the one giving her away?
    My sister has asked me to give her away at her wedding since my dad passed a few years ago. Is there a special gift that a dad gives his daughter on that day (other than paying for the wedding - can't really do that) and would be appropriate for her stand-in brother to give? If not are there any suggestions for a sweet and meaningful gift?

    • ANSWER:
      I would give her something sentimental because she chose you to give her away.

      Ideas:

      A locket with your dad's picture in it.
      A string of pearls that she can wear on her special day.
      An engraved picture frame of her (and your dad) when she was younger

  12. QUESTION:
    How much should we spend on wedding gift and what kind of gift certificate?
    Our family is going to the wedding of a church friend (the groom). Both the groom and the bride are in their 40s. They are getting married in our church and the invitation does not mention any wedding registry or reception. I am thinking of buying them a gift certificate, but I don't know what they like. All I know is that the groom is very simple, nature-loving person.

    • ANSWER:
      Technically, and under the rules of etiquette, the invitation won't have the registry listed in it. If you want to know what they want, and where they are registered, call them, one of the wedding party, or their parents, if they are around and involved in the wedding. And yes, it is polite to do so if you want to call and ask.

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      If you want to be practical, a gift card to a big box store like K-mart or Walmart is good. they could buy anything they wanted to, even putting your card on a pricey item.

      If you know he gardens, a gift card to the local nursery, or one of the hardware stores that sells gardening supplies.

      Ask if they have hobbies, a gift card to the camera store, or the craft store would be OK.

      Or ask what their favorite restaurant is, and even if it is McDonald's, that is fine for a gift card.

      and money is always fine. Depending on how well you know them, and how many people are in your party and will be listed on the card, around a 0 for the present would not be out of line.

  13. QUESTION:
    Is it okay to send a wedding gift to a couple before the wedding?
    My friends are getting married next month. They are going back to their hometown for the wedding, which is halfway across the country from where they live. I don't live in their hometown either. I wanted to give them a particularly large gift from their wedding registry. Is it okay to send it to them before the wedding? That way I won't have to travel with the large gift and they won't have to lug it back home after the wedding.

    • ANSWER:
      Not only is it okay, but it is desirable to do it that way. It's considered poor etiquette to bring the gift to the wedding. You should send it before (or after) the wedding to either the bride's home or her mother's.

  14. QUESTION:
    What are some really good wedding gift ideas?
    Heyy, I'm attending my best friend's (he's a guy) wedding, he's marrying the girl of his dreams, which I adore also. I know him like a book, he's into sports, comedies the whole "dude" thing. She's definitely the girlie girl, gorgeous & all & all an amazing girl.

    I'm already giving them money (the usual wedding gift) but I wanna get something for the both of them that's a little more personal, any ideas??

    If it helps, he & I have been friends for about 12 years.
    Thank youu!

    • ANSWER:
      Wedding photo album or wedding photo frame
      digital photo frame
      scented candles with a cd of romantic music
      welcome mat with their last inital
      his and her bath towels (towels with each of their first initals or towels in each of their favorite colors)
      grilling cookbook for him, and a cookie or dessert cookbook for her.

  15. QUESTION:
    What would be an appropriate wedding gift for the son of a French business associate?
    My boss has been invited to a wedding in France for the son of our French Business agent. He would like to give a gift, and we would also like to send a gift from the company. What would be appropriate?

    • ANSWER:
      A nice bottle of wine with wineglasses. Or you can send them an assortment of good tea from the company. A gift certificate to a spa over where they live at. Or you can find out where they are honeymooning at and pay for a meal for them.

      http://www.french-giftshop.com/index.html?target=dept_17.html&lang=en-us

  16. QUESTION:
    what wedding gift should I get if I forgotten to attend the dinner?
    I've got a friend who invited me to a wedding dinner but I actually remember the date wrongly. I did not attend the event at all, feeling so bad. I intend to meet up to apologize, and give a red packet as of Chinese custom. Should I buy a gift as well?

    • ANSWER:
      of course you have to. regardless of missing the date or not.
      you may want to look at these heart warming wedding gifts. they may help you out!
      http://www.futurememories.com/personalized-wedding-gifts.html

  17. QUESTION:
    What kind of gift should I bring to a wedding?
    My friend Claudianna is very happy planning her wedding in Seattle, she is getting married with the space needle since she is in love with it... What kind of wedding gift should I give her?

    • ANSWER:
      Some ideas:

      A photo album-for the wedding pics
      A microware
      A comforter
      An alarm clock
      A 16 pce. Boxed set of Corning or Corelle dishes
      Four each- bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths (matching colors)
      Stainless steel silverware

  18. QUESTION:
    How much should you give for a wedding gift?
    My boyfriend and I have just learned that our friends who are getting married in a couple of weeks would much rather receive money for their wedding gift as opposed to items on their registry. What is an appropriate amount to write on a check for a wedding gift? We are all in our mid 20s, not exactly rich but not poor either.

    • ANSWER:
      If you two are going together just put a 0 inside a nice card and hand it to them. Thats what we do at our events. We never give gifts bc nowadays weddings are so expensive. Couples rather take the money.

  19. QUESTION:
    How much to spend on a wedding gift?
    I got invited to a wedding on the opposite side of the country, so I will not be able to attend.

    He was a friend in college, but I really don't see him or talk to him much nowadays, since we live in different parts of the country. I think in the last 4 years, I've only seen/talked to him once. I will still get him a gift though. I see he has registered at Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc.

    Do you think a gift is OK, or too little?

    • ANSWER:
      Any acknowledgement, no matter how big or small is acceptable.

  20. QUESTION:
    What is the best non-registry wedding gift you have received?
    What is a creative and non-registry gift other than cash that you have received for your wedding. I want to give something practical but unique. Fine china, crystal, bath towel, or kitchen appliances seem kind of boring.

    Note: I don't want to give anything sex related, just a nice awesome gift.

    • ANSWER:
      A basket of all the must have's for our trip to Mexico. It included: Large coffee travel mugs for the bar at the all inclusive, sun screen, bug spray, bandaids, underwater camera, anti-diarreah meds, ibuprofen, anti nausea pills, beach towels, band-aids, kleenex, toothpaste/toothbrushes...all the things you need. It was great and incredibly practical!

  21. QUESTION:
    What is a traditional Moroccan wedding gift for a prospective husband?
    I want to surprize my fiance with a tradtional Moroccan wedding gift and I am completely clueless...we are not in Morocco...but I wanted to surprize him anyway.

    • ANSWER:
      I could not find any tradition of a wedding gift for a Moroccan husband....

      twelve nubian goats would probably be appropriate.....

  22. QUESTION:
    How much to spend on wedding gift for boyfriend's sister?
    I am a grad student and I have been dating my boyfriend for three years. His older sister is getting married this summer and I am invited to the wedding. What is the appropriate amount that I should spend on the wedding gift? Or should my boyfriend and I give a combined gift?

    • ANSWER:
      I think you can definitely give a combined gift. Obviously you don't have to, but there's nothing wrong with doing it that way.

      When deciding how much to spend, you have to take into account how much money you have. If you're a grad student, I would assume (sorry if I'm wrong) that money is not something you have an abundance of. But you can always look for things on sale. Places such as Home Outfitters or Bed Bath and Beyond have sales quite frequently and it's pretty easy to find deals. And the recipient of the gift will never know how much you actually spent :)

      Also keep in mind that there will be other events, such as bridal showers and engagement parties, to which you are generally expected to bring a gift.

      If it helps, I have gotten the following for my boyfriend's brother and his fiance. The prices are the regular prices, not necessarily the price I paid:

      Blender - 9 (with boyfriend - to be given at the wedding)
      Cocktail shaker - .99 (with boyfriend - given for Christmas)
      Cocktail glasses - .99 (with boyfriend - given for Christmas)
      Teapot + accessories - (shared between myself, my boyfriend's sister and mother - given at shower)

      There are two additional showers coming up in the next couple weeks for which I will be getting - dollar gifts.

      I am a 19 year old university student and my boyfriend is a 20 year old university student, in case this makes a difference.

      Hope this helps!

  23. QUESTION:
    How much should i pay as a wedding gift in Germany?
    Here's the thing.
    Distant and beloved family in Germany is celebrating a wedding which I and my husband are not planning to attend.
    We wish to send a complimentary cheque as a wedding gift. The young couple, in their twenty's live in Heidelbeg Germany. What do you belive would be a fair amount to send? Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      You can send whatever you like. I think that anywhere between 50-100 euros would be very nice.

      what do you get in the national wedding show goody bag?
      I'm going to the national wedding show but want to know the goody bag contains to see if I want a standard or VIP ticketthe goody bag is going to have various things in it which have been donated by the various vendors to the show. it is impossible to know in advance what those things would be unless you call the event organizers and ask....
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  24. QUESTION:
    What is the main wedding gift that guests give?
    Like at every wedding you have been to,what was the one gift that was given at every wedding?I'm not talking about money.

    • ANSWER:
      Towels, silverware and crock pots. They are ALWAYS given. I got 3 crockpots and 2 sets of towels at my wedding, and this was out of about 40 guest.

  25. QUESTION:
    What are the guidelines for wedding shower/wedding gift giving?
    I will be attending a friends shower as well as their wedding. Should I give a small gift from their registry at the shower and a bigger gift at the wedding or just one gift at the wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      I would do exactly what you said. Two gifts. one small one larger.

  26. QUESTION:
    Can you combine a wedding shower and wedding gift into one?
    My granddaughter is getting married, I want to give her several gifts at once , I've chosen pretty gift storage boxes, filled with items for her home, that ,then can be used decoratively and for storage with some money tucked in here and there for her honeymoon. I plan to give it to her at the shower so that she can take care of it all before the wedding. I just don't know if that's acceptable.

    • ANSWER:
      Will you be my Grandmother too!

      It is perfectly acceptable. However, I would
      suggest keeping the money out of the gift,
      and presenting the money in a separate card
      with a note that says...
      A honeymoon is a cherished time, I hope
      this Wedding Gift will add to your time.

      By adding a note telling her the money is her
      wedding present and used for her honeymoon
      they are now aware of the extra funds they will
      have to plan with.

  27. QUESTION:
    What is a good wedding gift to get at an anime convention?
    The wedding gift is for a couple who are getting married and the gift has to be something that can be bought and found at an anime convention.

    • ANSWER:
      Well, it depends on what type of anime the couple likes^///^!Here's what I'd do:
      1) I would probably recommend asking them what their favorite anime is, then maybe getting them some cosplay(costumes) of the main male and female love interests,maybe?
      2)Try to get their favorite voice actors autographs!
      3)Have all their favorite voice actors give a shout out to them on camera!
      4)Ask the cast of their favorite anime to show up?(Well, you know, if they can...)
      5)Get them matching bracelets! Like on Vampire Knight, get a Yuki pendant for the bride, and a Zero tatoo pendant for the groom!
      6)Some special japanese candy! Like, tenkei!
      7)Buy their favorite anime on DVD.
      8)Buy them some dating sims!(Its fun to watch couples play it!)
      Or 9)Just buy them some manga!:D
      Well, I hope this helped!

  28. QUESTION:
    What is the appropriate wedding gift for someone I barely know?
    I was invited to a co-worker's wedding (along with the rest of our 12-person office) and I really don't know this person very well. How should I handle the gift from my boyfriend and I in this situation? I don't think it would be fair to expect me to give as much of a cash gift as I would to a family member or close friend. She did not indicate in the invitation where she is registered. Should I ask? How should I go about that without sounding cheap?

    • ANSWER:
      They normally say that you should do a cash gift that would cover the cost of your meal (and your guest's). But if you want to buy a gift instead, you could easily go onto a few store websites and find out if she's registered. Macys, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Linens & things are the most popular.

  29. QUESTION:
    What is the correct amount for a gift card or personal check as a wedding gift?

    My husband's co-worker is getting married. My husband is an attorney and works in a professional office. We are going to the ceremony and reception. I don't believe in the "pay for your plate" theory because I had a very fancy wedding (which cost my parents a bundle) and we never expected guests to pay for their plate via a gift or monetary amount. At that point they are not "guests." What would be a nice amount to give under the circumstances. I haven't been to a wedding in a few years and need some good info.

    • ANSWER:
      I just want to say that I agree with you about the check not needing to cover the plate. That has never made any sense to me. Why does somebody who is poorer and has to pay for the wedding themselves deserve anything less than somebody with wealthy parents who are throwing an extravagant bash for them? I always thought the point of a wedding gift was to congratulate the couple, not to repay them for having bought you dinner.

      Anyway, I have heard that the check should be equivalent to how close you are to the person and how much you can afford. I was just married, and the checks I got being between and 0 with the majority being 0. We had a fairly small wedding and only invited people we felt close to though. If we had invited people we didn't know as well, we might have received smaller checks from some of them. I think sounds reasonable as a minimum if you don't have that much money and don't really know the person well. If you can afford it though, I think you should try for at least .

  30. QUESTION:
    What is the best wedding gift to a friend who took a wife recently?
    I have a very good friend who married about a week ago. I couldn't attend his wedding ceremony because I was out of town for business. I need to present a fitting wedding gift to my friend and wife. Please advise what is best for a wedding gift.?

    • ANSWER:
      money

  31. QUESTION:
    How much money do you give as a wedding gift?
    How much money do you give for a wedding gift or spend on a registry gift?

    I give at least 0 depending on the relation.

    • ANSWER:
      0 if I'm in the wedding party
      0 for close friends and family (in addition to the shower present)
      - for acquaintances

      I think that it's fair to at least pay for your meal...

  32. QUESTION:
    How do you tell wedding guests that you want money for your wedding gift?
    For our wedding we don't really want to register because we don't need anything since we have been living together for the past three years. But we would love to accept money as a gift to pay for the honeymoon or put towards a down payment on a house. How do you word in a invitation that we arn't registered but we want cash for our large expenses coming up?
    OK, since everyone is trashing me on the subject, I'm the Matron of honor on this one and I was asking the question for the bride. I dont mean how can I ask for money in a formal invitation, I mean it more like for the shower. I'm going to be sending out invitations for her shower which is going to be a jack and jill and they dont need physical gifts. And everyone is trashing on this subject like she and I are unclassy to think that asking for money is wrong. It's not like she wants to come out and say "I WANT MONEY" thats why we are asking, how should we got about this?
    So if your going to write your unclassy and things like that then dont respond. I've seen it before that people note that money is accepted for help with honeymoon and such, welcome to 2009 people!!!
    Thanks, just had to clear this one up for all you RUDE people that can't respond nicely even though you have a difference of opinon.

    • ANSWER:
      It will be hard to do this without coming off as rude. What I suggest is talking to your closest friend who is attending the wedding, and tell them this. Maybe they will spread the word for you, but do it in a way so no one knows that this is what you want. Like I said, it would not look good if you just asked for money.

  33. QUESTION:
    How much to give for wedding gift?
    How much is a decent amount to give as a wedding gift? Me, my husband and 2 kids are invited. However my youngest is a baby and will not be eating. Both my hubby and me and eldest son (who's 2.5) are in the wedding.
    If I'm planning on giving cash how much should I give?

    • ANSWER:
      Well certainly not what the K. girl is asking. . should be sufficient for towels, kitchen gadgets, etc. If they are like most couples now, they have lived together for years and probably have most things allready.

  34. QUESTION:
    What wedding Gift should i get my sister?
    I am a bridesmaid in my sister’s August wedding. We are very close and I want to get her a thoughtful and memorable gift. Unfortunately I am only 16 and I do not have much to spend (-.) Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Y don't u get her home appliances, forks,knives,or cups or blender or something that her and her husband can use in their house. If u cant think of anything give her money

  35. QUESTION:
    How much is a reasonable number to spend for a wedding gift?
    Well renting a tux; did the bachelor party thing; and I guess it's time to get a gift.

    Without the gift, already out 250 dollars, for the tux and that party.

    Didn't realize how expensive a wedding is.

    Anyways, I guess as best man I'm expected to get a gift? How much should I spend, and should I just put it in an envelope, or get something? If so what should I get?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't really know a price but a nice thing to give would be a picture frame saying ______ and ______'s Wedding. Fill the blanks with the Groom and Bride's name. That would be really cute.

  36. QUESTION:
    What to get for a wedding gift when the couple is not registered anywhere?
    I am a bridesmaid in a wedding coming up, for my aunt. She is not registered anywhere and said she would rather have gift cards. Where should I get a gift card to? I'm not married and not close so I'm not sure what they would like.

    • ANSWER:
      You write: She is not registered anywhere and said she would rather have gift cards.

      I would then advise gift cards for . . .
      her favorite restaurant
      her favorite stores (Does she shop at Dillard's, Belk, JCPenney?)
      Walmart
      Target
      Pier 1 Imports
      Bed Bath & Beyond

  37. QUESTION:
    What would be the appropriate amount to spend on this wedding gift?
    We've been invited to the wedding of a high school friend of my boyfriends, whom we don't see more than three or four times a year. This is also his second wedding, and we did attend and bring a gift to the first. I plan on getting something from their registry, but since the amount you spend on a registry gift isn't exactly a secret, I don't want to offend. What price range should I aim for?

    • ANSWER:
      I have to throw my 2 cents in here. If someone has registered for gifts, as long as they are not out of your price range (furniture or large appliances, etc), then stick to the registry. There is a reason they are on that registry. Do not worry about them knowing the cost of the item, again, it's on the registry b/c they want or need it. A thoughtful couple will list a wide variety of items for that very reason.

      Can't find anything on the registry you can afford? Then a gift card to that store/website will be appreciated. Or team up with another person/couple in that situation and purchase a larger item from both of you.

      Personally, I think it's tacky for a second wedding to be registered for anything and invite the same people that came to the first wedding...but I know a lot of people still do it. :-/

  38. QUESTION:
    How much should we spend on a wedding gift?
    My boyfriend and I are attending a wedding in two weeks and have nod idea what to spend when we choose a gift from the registry. We are in our low 20's, as is the couple getting married. The bride is one of my boyfriends friends from high school.

    Thanks!

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    • ANSWER:
      Look at all you cheap people!!! At least 0.00 if you are a friend...

      Xanthe- I totally agree. I love it when people give you a bad rating on your answer. She asked a question, and wanted answers. What is the matter with 0.00 in either money or a gift? You have been invted to someone's very special day! You shoud be honored, no trying to think of how you can get out of it the cheapest way possible. My wifes bridesmaid got us a 12 pk of Tecate beer for our wedding.... My wife was 3 months preg.

      I am a professional wedding DJ, and have been for over 10 years, so I know what I am talking about. I really hope your friends dont cheap out on you...

  39. QUESTION:
    What wedding gift can I get for my girlfriend's sister?
    Me being the boyfriend of her sister, I obviously need to get something, some sort of gift but I have no idea what to get. Is there anything that I can get for the wedding? Im only 18 and dont have a high budget if thats any help.

    • ANSWER:
      Consider these:
      1. Fun game that they can play together...Or a gift card to the movie theater. It really cheap
      2. Picture frames/photo albums.they are inexpensive and some of them are very pretty.
      3. If you can get your hands on a few pictures of them, a custom made scrapbook. not only is it a personal & one of a kind gift, it's something they can treasure forever.
      4. Some kind of decor for their room(s). Girls love candles, so you can't go wrong there, really.
      5.How about the watch idea. Maybe Tag Huer watch with the wedding date engraved on the back of the face.
      6. How about an engraved flask?
      7. "Traditional" wedding shower gift.
      8. How about a digital photo frame? Those make excellent gifts
      9. Basket full of different colored candles with romantic and meaningful poem
      10. Go to wal-mart and buy a basket and in the craft section they have gift basket kits for weddings. It has some shredded paper filling and wedding bag to put the basket in. Buy wine, wine glasses, chocolates, massage oil, and whatever else fits them.
      11.Do a scrapbook up until now of them together and then add a frame for the wedding photo to keep it all themed.
      12. Something collectable like proper crystal glasses ie waterford or royal daulton.
      13. Pay for parts of their honeymoon

      http://last--minute-gift-ideas.blogspot.com/2009/11/last-minute-gift-ideas-for-your-friends.html

  40. QUESTION:
    How much cash gift is acceptable to a Vietnamese wedding?
    I will be attending a Vietnamese wedding in a month. I do not know the couple personally, I was just invited as a date of my boyfriend who is friends with the couple. How much cash is ok to give? Since I read money is traditional wedding gift in Vietnam.

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      For any wedding, it is rude to show up with less than . Since you dont know them that well, I would say is a good amount, maybe

  41. QUESTION:
    What is the best wine to give for a wedding gift?
    My wife and I do not drink wine. We are going to a wedding for some people who love wine. We were wondering what is the best type of wine to give for the wedding gift. We are hoping for a limit of (what can I say, times are tough for us all). Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Get them a nice bottle Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne.
      Best bang for the buck.
      Champagne is custom made for newlyweds.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veuve_Clicquot

  42. QUESTION:
    What is a good wedding gift for my boss?
    A bunch of us here at work wanted to get him a wedding gift. He already has a house so I don't think things like appliances are very good.

    • ANSWER:
      The best thing to do is collect a few dollars from everyone and pool the money. Get him a gift card to something he'll enjoy (with his new wife). Everyone who gives money should sign a card to go with it.

      I would suggest a gift card to Macy's or Bed, Bath and Beyond. Even if they have a house, I'm sure they can find something new to put in it. Plus, it's always more traditional to give things for the home as a wedding gift. Also, if you wanted to, you could just give him the cash. That never hurts.

  43. QUESTION:
    What is the perfect wedding gift for a good friend living abroad?
    A very good friend of mine is getting married and he lives abroad. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend his wedding because of work (recently got one). :( ((. What would be the perfect gift which I can send abroad. His home town, is a quite remote city, so I guess, it will better to get something which won't have shipping issues.

    • ANSWER:
      nothing electric.

      is he coming back, and therefore would it be a hassle to ship anything back when they return? if so, money (check) would be the easiest.

      when i was living abroad i pined for louisiana hot sauce. is there anything he is pining for?

  44. QUESTION:
    How much is an expensive wedding gift?
    How much is a cheap wedding gift? 30 dollars?

    How much is an expensive wedding gift? 300 dollars?

    I like this couple and really want to do something nice for them so I'm thinking of an expensive wedding gift. I suggested something about 300 dollars to my girlfriend but she thinks that's too much even for an expensive wedding gift.

    What do you think?

    • ANSWER:
      Depends on your income- for one person attending who is on 0 a month social security is a generous gift. But if you have a good income and 2 people are attending. 0 is a reasonable gift, and 0 is a generous gift, but not unheard of. I have seen gifts of 0 at weddings.
      ........................................................................................................................................

  45. QUESTION:
    Must you give a wedding gift to a couple living together who has already eloped and has a reception?
    I have been invited to a wedding reception for a couple who eloped in Vegas. Prior to eloping, they were living together. Is it customary to give a gift if they already have everything they need for a life together? The invitation to the reception didn't specify. What do you think?
    I have always been told that gifts were for a couple to start their life together. There is no registry included in the inviation. When I go to a wedding, I always buy a gift from the registry. Do y'all really buy gifts for people on second and third marriages?

    Anyone know the etiquettes specifics on this?

    • ANSWER:
      yes you should buy a gift , it's proper etiquette. i like to break away from tradition when couples have been together for a while or have had past relationships and have all the toasters , toys and towels they need .many nice restaurants have gift cards that i have found to be a perfect gift on such occasions.just slip it into there wedding card and your done, there isn't a better gift than one that tantalizes the palette of the tongue.

  46. QUESTION:
    Do you buy a bridal shower gift and wedding gift from a registry?
    I was invited to a shower and in the invitation was their registry information. Does that mean I buy a gift from the registry for the bridal shower AND another gift for the wedding? I thought the bridal shower was for the bride, and the wedding gift is for the new life of the couple, thus the registry.

    • ANSWER:
      I've been to a few weddings. I always buy something for the bride only and give it to her at the shower and I buy off the registry for the wedding.

      edit- I think it is cute and traditional to give a cute nightie or lingerie for the shower. That is what I meant by something for the bride. At my shower I received things like lingerie, cute bra & pantie sets, a sexy robe, my mother and MIL (both of our parents are single) gave me a combined gift, our honeymoon, I got perfume and things like that. I sent my registry info only for people to get an idea of what we needed. It is up to you what you want to buy, she won't be offended if you don't buy off the registry.

  47. QUESTION:
    What is a nice inexpensive gift to get for my dad and stepmom for a wedding gift?
    Well my dad and his fiance are getting married this Wednesday and invited me and my boyfriend along to go on the family trip to vegas for vacation/wedding, unfortunately we had to cancel last minute and i feel terrible. What is a nice inexpensive gift i can get them to go along with a Congrats card for when they get back? I would like it to be or less since im extremely tight on money. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      This may be cheese, but give them the CD that have the song the they both like (or meet), You know like old school.

  48. QUESTION:
    What wedding gift to buy for a couple you don't know?
    I am going to a wedding with my boyfriend, who is in the wedding band and is also a groomsmen, I have never met the bride or groom but would like to get them a gift. What should I get them? I have no idea if they are registered anywhere and the wedding is fairly soon.. Any Ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      You could go with the generic gift card (ask your bf if they're more 'target' or 'bed, bath, and beyond'
      But I personally think gift cards are lame

      Go with something unique or antique, if they are registered somewhere you wouldn't want to pick up a household item they might not want. A nice little piece of local art is good. Or a donation to charity made in their names.

  49. QUESTION:
    What wedding gift when I have not much money?
    My partner's aunt is getting married and coz I am in his country and not my own I don't have much money due to spending it all on holidays and I want to get his aunt a gift for her wedding coming up. I don't want to get a gift with my partner, I want to get a personal gift myself. But I don't have much money to afford glass stuff but I am good at handicrafts. Anyone got any good ideas? Also whatever I get I don't want to make it look cheap.

    • ANSWER:
      It does not have to be something expensive to mean a lot to the person. Sometimes, the gifts that cost lost, mean a lot more to the recipent. Try to get something that the person will always remember you by.

  50. QUESTION:
    I need help finding a wedding gift for a fraternity brother and his wife?
    His wedding is this weekend and we have about 0 for a gift, but we dont know what to get them that would be ideal/useful and in the pricerange. Please help!

    • ANSWER:
      Poop in a box and give it to him

      Have diarhhea and wrap it in some tin foil

      Give him a blowjob


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