We just moved and our new neighbors invited us to their wedding. I am stumped on their gift, however. I'm not sure if they drink, I was thinking maybe a wine basket but my luck is they are recovering alcoholics. Any suggestions? I want to spend around $50.
2006-10-12 05:04:25 · 12 answers · asked by JenEstes 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You never go wrong getting them something on their wedding registry. If you do not know where they are registered, then for people I don't know well I get a gift certificate at a local home store like bed, bath and beyond.
Just a comment, you are sweet to have accepted their invitation. How awkward for you. Here you are, wanting to be a good neighbor and fit in and they ask you to their wedding? That is kinda personal, I think weddings should be for close friends and family, not acquaintances.
You are being a good sport, you have already accepted and these people may turn out to be your best friends some day in the future after you take the time to get to know them.
So go to the wedding and enjoy yourself, and forgive yourself if you do not pick out the "perfect" gift, given the fact that you do not know these people.
2006-10-12 05:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by bttrswt1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in a house (instead of an apartment?) The reason I ask is that you give a "garden" basket-with maybe a gift card from a local garden store. Include some pots and maybe a plant. Also, some garden gloves and maybe seeds. I know it's the end of the season, but you tell them this is for next year-
Or, you could give gift cards from local shops or hardware/home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes.
2006-10-12 12:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest getting them a fantastic picture Frame. Maybe Sterling Silver or Crystal. There are some places where you can have it engraved. You can never go wrong with a picture frame because after a wedding (and honeymoon) there are always tons of pictures the couple wants to show off. Plus, it makes absolutly no difference if someone else gets them the same gift...the more, ther merrier.
2006-10-12 12:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Heidi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out where they are registered. then buy something on the registry. If you really want to go the wine basket go with sparkling white grape juice. it has the same class and the same look. You cna salways give cash as well. a gift card to the store of their choice good. they can use the cash to pay off the wedding bills.
2006-10-12 12:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by leeanndemon 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gift card to Pier 1 Imports. Always a winner.
2006-10-12 13:37:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sherbert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best bet is seeing what is on the registry. for my brother's wedding we gave my now sister-in-law a toaster at her first shower and she ended up with i believe 4 toasters!!! (one came from my brother's friend as a joke)
just be careful if ur giving something like that. Because she also ended up with two of another appliance.
just ask where they are registered.
if not gift card,money,something orginal
2006-10-12 12:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift certificates to Walmart or any other department store. Theyll need new things most likely and this way they can pick out what they want or need. Or even gift certificates to a restaurant.
2006-10-12 12:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go off the registry if they have one, since you don't know them very well - guessing at the tastes of people with whom you are not well aquainted could be dangerous. Plus, everything on a registry has the price shown right on it, AND what they have already received.
2006-10-12 13:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice dish set, a food plater, food processor, a carving knife set. I really don't know if you don't know them that well then it is kinda hard. Try going to JC Pennys or a place like that and see if they have a gift regestry. If you can't find it ask them(the couple) at what stores they have one.
2006-10-12 12:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Independent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them gift vouchers and a card.
2006-10-12 12:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋