What is an appropriate wedding gift
HELP! A good friend of mine is getting married and l have no clue what they
want, or do they need anything? She never mentioned that she
was registered anywhere and it was not in the invitation... So l was
thinking about getting them a set of Waterford crystal wine goblets.(2
piece). Is this a nice gift, or is it unnecessary? What about a
really nice Wedding styled picture frame?
Talk to the maid of honor or maybe the best man. As close
friends to the bride and groom, they should know where the couple is
registered and what they need/desire as gifts.
Get them money or something they registered for. They likely
are registered somewhere, but it is considered very rude to include
registry information in a wedding invitation. They likely know this &
simply didn't include the information to not breech etiquette.
You have to find out where they registered by asking the bride or groom is
close family or friends. I am getting married soon myself & nearly every off-registry gift was something ugly, would never use or something I already had. PS: I don't know if this is a common experience or not but, I got about 15 frames/photo albums for wedding gifts so far, & the wedding hasn't even happened yet. There is no way I can use them all for our wedding photos without looking incredibly vain. So, from that I'd say no on the frame.
Can you ask ur friend is mother if she is registered? I have
some lovely Waterford crystal that my mother bought me in Ireland.
Haven't used them, & they just sit in the cupboard. My sisters both use
theirs. I think a picture frame is a very nice idea.
I don't like gift cards usually, but on this type of occasion, I think
they're ok. Sure beats having to return another crock pot or toaster. I got 6 crock pots when I got married, & 4 toasters. How about a nice plant? Whatever you give them, don't take it to the reception. Someone has to look out for the gifts people bring to the reception & that is a pain.
Since this is for a good friend, you want to make sure that the
gift you give is personal. I'd avoid picture frames, that tends to be the
ol' standby (well, that & toasters).
Find out if they're registered anywhere. If not, then I'd customize the
gift. If you'd like to get wine glasses, then you may consider also
getting them a nice bottle of ur friends' favorite wine, or even making up a basket of treats (wine, fancy cheese & crackers, fruit, some great chocolate, a small cutting board & knife, & ur lovely wine glasses of course!). When we got married, we spent the first night in town before heading out for the honeymoon the next day. One of the best gifts we received was an awesome basket of goodies to enjoy for that first night. Both of us were so nervous during the wedding that we'd only picked at our food afterwards, & by the time we'd reached the hotel we were ravenous. That basket was completely picked through by the time we checked out the next day. :-) Have fun choosing ur gift! :D
Both choices sounds beautiful and perfect .
If you know any of their relatives or friends, I would check
with them to find out where they could be registered. If you can not do
that I would write a check with a nice card. Newlyweds can always use
money!!
The wine goblets sound nice, but you said you didn't have a
clue what they need / want. You gotta find where they are registered.
Ask a parent if you are not sure.
If I were you i would buy her the most common gift: jewelry.
You don't have to spend a lot on your friend, just get very
pretty necklaces or earrings or bracelets.
It depends on the person. Do what I do. Get a card and put in a
gift certificate for a store they or most people shop at.
well maybe something classy like candles or if she is more of a
jokey person i would get a garden nome
I think it might be a little too unnecessary. Here is a link
that might help: http://findgift.com/Occasions/Wedding/
A perfect gift would be a something with their initials on it! That would
be really cute! Hope this helps and good luck:)
I would say thats a nice gift for this occasion, some give a
set of cutlery
Aw. That is nice.
The last wedding I went to I got them a fancy salad bowl and salad mixer
thingos. :)
I love weddings.
you could get something useful like an iron or hair dryer, tea
copes, china, silverware.
if a couple is not registered then any thing is a good idea. If
it is a really close friend something sentimental is always a good idea. If
it is an aquentance then buy them cleaning supplies.
Check Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond - they can check
registries right on line for you!
If you still can not find her, I still wouldn't go with the wine goblets
unless that is something that they would really use. If they are pretty
poor (like most newly weds), aren't vinos and really are laid back.it is
better to go with something else.
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