My friend does not have a gift registry. Are there specific wedding gift-giving traditions in the Indian culture that I should be aware of? If anything I can give money or a gift certificate, I know, but I'd like something more personal. thanks!
2006-06-22 14:25:20 · 11 answers · asked by DJ K-Mil 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Please serious responses only, from people who have been to Indian weddings or are familiar with Indian culture. And it's not Native American, it is Indian i.e., from India.
2006-06-22 14:34:04 · update #1
here go to this website and explore from there. i dont know what indian heritage he/she is so i cant tell you right off hand. so start here maybe it will help you.
http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/native.cfm
or may i also suggest the you give them pottery, some native americans love pottery. the wedding is so spiritual. so i cant tell you what will be a perfect gift. maybe talk to your friends mom and ask her what you should give them. she will know.
2006-06-22 16:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pair the money with a smaller gift that is personal (not a picture frame!). If you do give something completely off the wall make sure that it is returnable/exchangeable in case they don't like it since you are not giving the traditional gift and they may be counting on recieving cash. When my stepmom went to India she brought back some gorgeous hand-knotted rugs for cheap so maybe one of those and an envelope with a little cash will work.
2016-03-27 01:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There s nothin like a gift tradition when it comes to an Indian wedding. A lot depends on how close u r to ur friend, how much u can afford etc etc. it cud be flowers, a pair of champagne glasses, a pair of wrist watches, a piece of jewellery, etcetc hope this answer helps solve ur problem :)
2006-06-22 16:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by gaurit16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In India, people usually gift home appliances, esp kitchen applianes in weddings. But thats no rule. I think a nice painting, vase or something artistic would do just fine. The most done to death gift here is a dinner set.
2006-06-28 10:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ladylove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link to some modern gift ideas for Indian weddings:
http://www.indianweddingsite.com/weddingparty/weddingparty_article.php?articleID=Modern_Engagement_Gifts
2006-06-28 02:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sonia K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money is the best that way they can get what they need or want. A lot of people don't register because they would rather have the money. You can't go wrong with that.
2006-06-28 19:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a tepee for her to stay in on the wedding night and some buckskin lingerie
2006-06-22 14:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by Lookinstr8over 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gift someone would use in the home, just about to start life i suggest kitchen utencil or some sort of appliances.
2006-06-22 14:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by firewall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.indianweddingcard.com/indian-wedding-accessories.htm
http://www.homeindia.com/
http://www.weddingdetails.com/lore/native.cfm
http://www.pueblopotteryme.com/wedding.htm
couldn't really find anything that is really helpful but hope these help!!!!
2006-06-28 04:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by Fatty McButterpants 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-22 14:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋