Wedding Gift?

Question

I have an upcoming wedding to attend. (i'm in the wedding party).
Rather than the couple being registered, they're having a 'honeymoon bowl fund' at the reception. Do I, or should i still get them a gift, aside from the fund? I feel that I should...

Answer 1

if you feel you want to -there is nothing wrong with getting a gift and contributing to the honeymoon fund.
give her something special before the wedding. if you are long time friends- how about a childhood picture of the 2 of you in a little frame?
or forget the money bowl and find out where they are going on the honeymoon. get them a credit at the hotel restaurant for dinner- or a credit at the dayspa locally where she can get a massage etc.
hope this helps!

Answer 2

That sounds very tacky - a honeymoon bowl? Well, to each their own. No, you don't have to give a gift aside from donating to their honeymoon fund - you gave her the gift of friendship and being in the wedding party (and we all know how costly that can be!!) If you want to give her a token gift, how about a picture frame?

Answer 3

"A Honeymoon bowl fund"!!!! Miss Manners would turn over in her grave. How awfully tacky!! What a turn off for guests. Bet some people stay away from the wedding because of it. I certainly would!!

But to answer your question, what I personally would do is ask the rest of the wedding party if they would like to chip in (and NOT contribute to the Honeybowl thing) and call the place where they are staying and pay for a welcome basket with champagne, or perhaps pay for their dinner one night. This can easily be done over the phone with someone's credit card. You just tell the restaurant/hotel that you want a gift certificate for $$XXXX and they will take care of it!

Answer 4

If they registered for a honeymoon and you know where they are going get them some bathing suits or a great new camera so they can take lots of pictures to remember. Other people are giving them the honeymoon but you can give them something to remember it by and make it special.

Oh and I dont know how far away the wedding is but you can actually REGISTER for a Honeymoon where people can put money towards it by purchasing part of the trip online. They can but them dinners and spa packages and all sorts of stuff, have your friend talk to a travel agent for more details.

Answer 5

I would give them what they asked for. Obviously, they want money instead of gifts. They didn't register so that should say something. They probably prefer money for the honeymoon or the house. SO just drop it in the bowl with a card so they will know you gave them something and make them happy.
I know it is traditional for us to buy presents for the bride and groom. BUT nowaday, so much tradition is "out the window".
Have fun at the wedding!

Answer 6

They just want money it appears and that is what they would most appreciate. But if you want to give them something special and personal, make it very small and inexpensive but meaningful like a photoalbum for their wedding/honeymoon photos or even a copy of your favorite book, a great coffetable book would also be great in any home. Just give the gift in addition to some money for their "fund" as that is what they want and need.

Answer 7

Sure! Don't spend too much on it, but a little gift aside from the money would be nice. I recommend the Island Bride and Island Groom T-shirts from Breezy Beach Wear if they are going on a tropical honeymoon. Find them at www.zazzle.com/breezybeachwear

Scroll the bottom of the page and click on "view all." those would be really cute!
Have fun!

Answer 8

The honeymoon bowl fund is tacky. One does not get married just to get money.

You can give them a gift and not put money in the bowl or do the gift only.

Answer 9

I plan on having a honeymoon fund too, and to tell you the truth, anything that you would want to get is fine, but the point of the honeymoon fund is that they want to enjoy themselves without breaking their budget anymore, a trully worry free honeymoon. that is really the best thing you can give them... money.

Answer 10

Well I just got married in May and we registered but asked for money as well. We kept our registry rather simple in hopes we would recieve mostly money. We did and we were thrilled. So if they are asking for money and you don't know what to get them, then I would give all money and no gift. Give them the money you would of spent on the gift. But honestly no matter what you do they will appreciate it either way. ( a picture frame and candle always work as a good gift)