The couple are 27(f) & 30(m) years old.
2007-02-13 22:46:28 · 14 answers · asked by dfysst 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Two engraved Champagne glasses with their names engraved to toast each year they are together.
2007-02-13 22:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by Harpo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the couple is registered, you might stop to see if they have something inexpensive on their registry. That way, at least you got the couple something you knew they wanted from the beginning. On the registries I've seen for such events, I've seen things for as little as $2 each (if they wanted multiples), so you could either make a nice gift basket of several things for $10 to $20. I wouldn't feel obligated to spend more than $20 unless I knew them very well. I know that the formal rules of etiquette state that a person is "paying for their invitation to the wedding," but I felt I had a very nice wedding myself "on the cheap," and I don't feel obligated to fork over hundreds of dollars simply because someone decides to have a spectacle. Do what you feel is right. Those rules of etiquette and feeling that your paying for your way into the wedding were based on simpler times, when people wouldn't have dreamed of such elaborate affairs and wouldn't have expected such huge gifts, either. If they truly feel they "need" such expensive items just to get by in life, they should save some of the money they're throwing into the event and buy these things themselves. If the registry is lacking or everything's terribly expensive - I'd suggest a nice picture frame ($10-range) or a set of candles.
2007-02-14 19:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much is "inexpensive?" I would say a gift card, to like Home Depot, or Lowes, maybe Bed Bath and Beyond. I am a woman and I love Candles, and things for the home. I see your predicament. It's really hard to shop for people. Especially wedding gifts. If you are really close to them, a photo album with lots of memories in it would be really nice, and pretty inexpensive, just make sure it looks very well put together. You could also get them a gift card to their favorite restaurant. I would say at least $50 for any gift card.
2007-02-14 06:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by DnBprincess850 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure it isn't too inexpensive, I had a couple come into a store where I worked to exchange a gift they had gotten. They had been given a pair of brass candle holders, priced at $1 each. I think no gift at all, would have been better than a $2 gift. She said "you're kidding, right?" I wish I was.
2007-02-14 07:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by msuzyq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best & most inexpensive way to buy these lovebirds a gift is to add your name to someone's card who bought them a cool gift. You might not always be able to pull that off, so your next bet
is to check the registry. That will give you slew
of options, including a pot-holder, which was an
acutal gift at a wedding I attended. I hate to coin
a cliche, but it's the thought that counts. MS
2007-02-18 02:50:15 · answer #5 · answered by Martin Stuart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont waste your money and effort on giving them some fivolous and useless thing that will end up in their first garage sale because they need the money. Get them a gift card from a place they like to shop and they can get what they need or want. Alot of those expensive gifts end up getting returned anyway because they need the money. Dont fall into the pressure of the whole thing, a gift card will come in very handy to them in a time when they will need it. Take care
2007-02-14 16:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Val 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to several weddings and I usually get them a "Wedding Certificate Holder" with stand. Their names and date of wedding are engraved on it. Everyone has told me that they loved it. It is very attractive looking but most important it is a personalized keepsake. I normally pay $30.00 for it. You can also get a Wedding Plate with their names and date engraved on it. Good Luck Shopping. They come in silver or pewter.
2007-02-16 00:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by calla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they drink, you can get them to bottles of wine with bottle covers that look like a bride and groom. I did that for a friend's wedding.
Ten to $15 for the set of covers. See http://www.theweddingoutlet.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2180 . Or Google "bottle covers" "bride and groom"
You could spend $25-30 on two bottles of nice dry white wine.
Plus five bucks for a bag to put it all in with some tissue paper and you're done!
Maybe $50... Or you can even scale it down if you want. Good luck!
2007-02-14 08:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer hand-making things for celebratory occasions, it is more thoughtful and lets the other person(s) think you have put more in thought about a gift than simply handing over money/credit card/cheques to show them you were thinking fo them.
2007-02-14 06:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift certificates!
2007-02-14 08:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by Their Guardian Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toaster
Blender
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Iron
Toaster Oven
Crock Pot
2007-02-14 08:55:33 · answer #11 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋