I'm the groom's brother, best man, and have a fairly high expectation of what i should get, yet, i'm not trying to kill my wallet. Hoping 200 covers it, but expect to pay more. Any thoughts? thanks!
2006-09-18 12:03:42 · 17 answers · asked by ADAMOS 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It depends on where the live (house, apt, etc), but we recently gave a couple a fire pit/bowl for their back yard patio. It's been a few months, and they still tell us how much they LOVE it every time we see them. Those are the best gifts - the ones they don't know they even need until they get them.
2006-09-18 12:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you not want to use the registry? The bride and groom spent time working on it and it is their list of things they would like to have. While it's not a requirement, it is thoughtful to buy from there rather than pulling a gift idea out of the air that you are iffy about.
One of the main complaints of newlyweds on wedding community sites is guests completely bypassing the registry even though they know it's there and purchasing other gifts that they don't want or have any use for.
So if you go with something on the registry, the couple will actually like it and use it. If you don't, then your $200+ goes to waste since the gift will likely be returned or exchanged. At the same time, most "creative" gifts are not returnable anywhere.
2006-09-19 17:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're the brother! Cash is not personal and it won't be remembered after the wedding! I like the idea of the grill but summer's almost over. When is the wedding? Do something totally unexpected. How about his & her tools? It's something they'll need but noone will get. Another nice thing would be a fancy candle holder and towels, bath salts, oils, bathrobes, slippers, and lotions in a basket. New sheets (get the 400 or greater thread count) or a nice bottle of wine and some glasses. Pick something you'd get that isn't a necessity but would be great to get! Whatever you do they'll love it when it comes from the heart. How much it costs won't matter. Good luck!
2006-09-18 12:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by Cyndi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a memory box of their wedding. Include pictures, invitations, wedding favors, a copy of their vows... stuff along those lines.
OR
If you're looking to buy something think about them personally. What's something they both enjoy doing together? Maybe you could get them a gift certificate for a couples massage, or to go and do something they've always wanted to try but never have like skydiving, or snorkling.
You could also look into donating money to a charity that they both support.
Maybe you could look at things remembered. They usually have unique gifts to remind couples of their wedding day and you can also have it engraved there as well.
Good Luck!!
2006-09-18 12:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by kiki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a night at a nice motel. Or a nice meal voucher to a fancy wedding. Something different that not many others would think of, but would be a nice surprise for your brother and future sister in law.
2006-09-18 12:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something that they will both cherish in 20+ years. think about something they both enjoy and maybe wn't be able to do once they get settled into married life or have kids (no not sex lol). gave a set of waterford candleholders once - they didn't pull them out of the box until they were celebrating - they had sent their kids off to a sleep over for the first time - they didn't have to pay a sitter - they had a wonderful romantic dinner at home (and then the sex)!
2006-09-18 12:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them cash in a red/white pocket envelope. You'd be helping them cover their wedding expenses. It's the best gift of all cause everyone love cash!
2006-09-18 12:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they own their own property, how about a flowering tree and a couple of adirondack chairs to relax under..with a card saying that your services can be rendered upon their request, for planting.
If they rent, how about a weekend retreat to a cabin in the northwoods. Give them the brochure and directions in the card. Rekindling and alone time with nature is GOOD!
Best of luck to the happy couple and happy shopping for you!
2006-09-18 13:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have they already booked their suite for their wedding night? Maybe you could purchase that, or an upgrade for them, or have a suprise limo waiting. Maybe you could find out where they are staying for their honeymoon and call and get them a special evening planned
2006-09-19 09:21:06 · answer #9 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with crazylegs. We got our friends a night at a hotel in a suite to use later and they loved it!
2006-09-18 12:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by alavrenz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋