My friends are getting married. They already have a house and some gadgets. I refuse to go by the wedding registry.
2007-05-23 06:10:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Is a bottle of Dom Perignon okay?
2007-05-23 06:31:00 · update #1
One thing I would have loved would have been something on our honeymoon. We took a Carnival cruise and carnival offers ways you can put money on their sail and sign card for a shore excursion, you could buy them one of the bon voyage packages, or a spa card good for any of the services from the spa. I thought it was a great idea! That way they actually get to enjoy it right then and there.
You know these people. What do they like to do? Where do they shop? What do they do for fun? Where do they live?
I have some friends who are very into wine and they got a couple expensive bottles of wine for their wedding present. I saw someone going on a destination wedding and their aunt was getting them a tote bag with 2 of those super large beach towels, sunscreen, and 2 snorkel sets for them to take on the honeymoon. The couple lived at the beach as well. I thought that was a great idea--no one ever gets you stuff you could use all summer.
One of my favorite gifts was a bunch of Christmas ornaments. The cousin made them for us as she has a kiln but a new couple never has christmas ornaments.
Also consider, what are their interests? Do they raft a lot? A gift card to a local kayaking store would be a great gift--and a place they definitely wouldn't have registered for as few people would know about it. Are they into art? A year membership to the art museum (or zoo, or theme park) would be a fabulous gift. Unique as well and something they could think of you every time they go.
Appeal to their interests--something you would know as a close friend but others wouldn't. If they've recently bought a boat, invest in some nice life vests (including one for their dog). Those are close to $20 each and if you got 6 lifevests, thats one for every person on the boat.
Gardening is their thing? Buy a tree like a Cherry tree. It will grow quite large and is very beautiful--but a single tree is about $90 so a newlywed couple won't be able to plant many trees in their yard. Plus nature lovers love the symbolism of planting a tree the same year you get married.
Do they have a pool? Or a large deck? Consider one of those large coolers for outdoor entertainment. Those are very cool, quite practical but more than you would spend on yourself for a few years. Get a couple people to go in together and you could get them one of those tiki bar sets, fully outfitted for about $350.
Not outdoorsy? Much more of a sit at home by the tv type of couple? How 'bout a nice set of speakers. Or get 5 or 6 of you to all go in together--putting all that money into a big gift cards for one store like Best Buy. Write on the card--a down payment for that 48 in plasma tv you want.
I disagree with everyone saying just buy a gift card. Unless the gift card is something big (like enough people to get a 1,000 gift card to Best Buy), it's so impersonal. More of a gift from that 2nd cousin you can't remember the last time you saw. These are your friends--people that you have known for quite some time and someone you spend a good deal of time with. You know these two individuals. If you wanted impersonal, you could just get anything off the registry. Get something that is unique to the couple and unique to the friendship you share.
You know why these 2 individuals are perfect for each other. You know the dorky interests that really make them get along--and the fact that while they are both huge football fans and everyone knows they share that, you know about how intense it gets when her team the Giants play his team the Redskins. Perhaps tshirts that say "as long as they aren't playing Giants, I hope the Redskins win" as a sign of compromise in their marriage.
You know these secret info on the two of them. Get something that reflects that.
2007-05-23 06:55:24 · answer #1 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE REGISTRY IS THERE BECAUSE IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT OR NEED. IF YOU REFUSE TO GO BY THE REGISTRY THEN GET THEM A GIFT CARD OR CASH. YOU MIGHT AS WELL IF YOUR NOT GOING BY THE REGISTRY THEY PROBABLY DON'T WANT OR NEED IT ANYWAYS
2007-05-23 06:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by southern_belle_5886 1 · 3⤊ 5⤋
How about a photo book that documents has pictures of the two of you and then some of her the soon-to-be hubby? You can end it with a cute note or quote on friendship and her starting a new life. Or you can have it be with also pictures of her and her hubby, ending with a marriage blessing. A friend of my just married her high school sweetheart (though they had broken up for college) and we did something similar with a lot of high school pictures of the girls, and also her and hubby with cute captions documenting their story. You can make the photo-books off of sites like shutterfly or snapfish. I personally like the quality of the covers on shutterfly better, they come out professional looking.
2016-03-12 21:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantage of using the registry is that you'll be giving them something they truly want.
That said,
Gift certificate at a pricey restaurant
Theater/Game/Concert tickets
Nice piece of art pottery from a good gallery
Antique - whatever - from a reputable antique store
Gift Certificate for a service they use - Computer setup, Auto detail, lawn work, etc.
2007-05-23 06:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you don't want to use their registries and they already have a house, a nice bottle of wine is fine. Also, gift certificates to a really nice four star restaurant or a day spa would be nice, too.
I say this because I'm getting married, we live together, so there isn't a lot of stuff we need. So if it's not on the registry, chances are we don't need it or want it. But people love to eat and drink, so I think those are your best bets.
2007-05-23 06:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by Peace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice picture frames. It's one of those things that everyone kinda needs, but people don't like to buy. They'll want to hang some wedding photos, right?
2007-05-23 06:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by real_kiss_fan 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Give your friends the $$$! It makes a nice wedding gift and am sure they can use the $$$ on what they need. No going to the wedding registry, so it works out best for everyone. Best Wishes! Congradulations to your friends on their wedding!
2007-05-23 06:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Gift Card...
2007-05-23 06:13:58 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle B 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Get them a gift certificate to their favorite restuarant or a certificate for a body massage. Sfter the wedding they'll sure need to use it.
2007-05-23 06:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by Ann D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you... sometimes it's weird to get someone a present from the gift registry when you know them rather well. It can feel impersonal.
Depending on your reasons for not using the registry, cash or gift cards may be the wrong thing to give too. However, we really don't know you or your friends... the perfect gift is one that reflects YOUR taste, THEIR taste, and signifies the importance of your relationship.
That said, I do give out silver candlesticks, bottles of wine with accessories, college fan stuff, Cubs tickets, Waterford Crystal, and small appliances (big fan of the over-the-top coffee maker). Know your audience, and you'll know the right gift for them.
(If you want to get them a bottle of Dom... that is totally appropriate. I'd probably package it with a wine caddy, wine tote, or 2 champagne flutes - from their registry? or Crate & Barrel has some nice ones for under $10 - just so they'll have something left over at the end of the day. Awesome idea!)
2007-05-23 06:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by Patti C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a really nice marriage lcertificate keepsake box that you can have their names engraves on it for a great price. You should check it out! There are also a lot of other wedding things on there that you can give if you don't like the keepsake box idea.
2007-05-23 06:17:54 · answer #11 · answered by TJ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋