An old friend is getting married and I don't know what to get her for a wedding gift. I don't like buying off the registry b/c I think its boring. What can I get her that her AND her husband will like? He's into Hockey and coaching and she's into making her home nice and staying active.
2007-05-24 08:06:42 · 17 answers · asked by luvmyarod 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I know that when my parents got married people got them a glass set, or a wine or any thing you want for the most part!
2007-05-24 08:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by aj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may think that the items on a couples wedding registry are boring, but the couple chooses these items because they are items that they want or need for they new life together.
If you want to jazz up an item off of the registry, pick some complementary item of your own. For example if you purchase a set of silverware, or other kitchen item add a great cookbook with lots of healthy recipes that they will both enjoy.
You can always dress up the purchase in a pretty basket accented with ribbons complementing the wedding colors. You could chose a less expensive item from the registry, and add in other items that will be more personal based on your relationship with the bride and groom, some Hockey tickets for the groom and some decorative items for the bride....
Congradulations to your friends, and have a wonderful day celebrating with them.
2007-05-24 15:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the very least, make sure that what you buy doesn't have an equivalent on the registry--it's not only a matter of getting them something they won't need, but you don't want to waste your money on something they can't use. It's nice if everything matches at least in style.
I love the monogrammed options at Williams-Sonoma. You can get pretty much any style of glass monogrammed (wine glasses, beer mugs, etc.) Here is a list of monogrammed gift items:
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/spgift/index.cfm?objectID=EA89C501-D4C0-E0E5-732C703C1A9620C5&cmtype=lnav
A picnic basket or picnic backpack can also be fun. Add a bottle of wine to seal the deal.
http://www.amazon.com/PicPack-Picnic-Backpack-Person-Set/dp/B0009GXZU2
A cheese board w/cutter or cheese knife and some nice, gourmet cheese should go over well--it's something they can use if they have guests over to watch hockey. (The glasses are good for that, too.)
Or, buy some item for the home from the NHL shopping site:
http://shop.nhl.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=1919747&clickid=hmp_topnav6_txt
Even more unique, buy them hockey tickets to enjoy after the hoopla of the wedding is all over.
Have fun.
2007-05-28 04:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually go with something from the registry and play it up. ie: if they have a vase or something picked out, get that and then get like $50 in ones and fold them up all cool and put in the vase. (I may be kind of annoying to unfold them all but it's still pretty cool, not to mention it's cash- everyone loves gettting cash.) I know it's borring to buy off the registry, I hate doing it too. But it really is the stuff they picked out. The only thing I actually got from my registry was a table top stand mixer- and I LOVE it! I wish we'd gotten more from our registry. We picked out the colors we liked and no one got them, all we got was stuff in white (goes with everything)... so now all we have is white. Made us have to change our color scheme in a couple rooms. Go with the registry, and then give a gift card too or some cash... trust me, they'll thank you!
2007-05-24 15:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by starsmoak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The registry might be boring, but I can say that I loved every gift that I got off my registry. There is a reason they registered for the gifts.
2007-05-24 15:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Robin C 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always think something nice for entertaining is a good gift...go to a nice gift store and look for a silver platter or a salad serving set or pasta set...if you check the items on the registry first, you can get an idea of their general tastes--do they like more contemporary lines or ornate things--and choose something based on their tastes.
2007-05-24 15:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a basket of romantic goodies for them to share together. Buy a bottle of champagne, two champagne glasses, some candles in a nice scent (pier one has great ones), massage lotion or oil, a book on massage for couples, a cd of love music, maybe some chocolates, a gift certificate to victoria secrets or equal store. Really you can add whatever else you think might "get them in the mood." I have given this to a couple of my friends for shower gifts and they absolutely loved it.
2007-05-24 15:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by LadyD1019 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Commission a local potter to create a really nice flower vase or serving dish or platter or ceramic tile using hockey as a motif - use husband's favorite team colors.
2007-05-24 15:16:06 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applaud you, gift registry is so cliche. I would shop for something unique, yet usable. Say a nice tea set or decorative wall clock [Kit-Kat or other animated clocks are fun]. Perhaps a pair of personalized ceramic mugs?
2007-05-24 15:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Give them a personalized gift such as a painting of both of them together.
If you have a photo of them or more than one photo, even if they are not together in same photo you can use this service at http://www.paintyourlife.com
They transform your photo into a painting. It is unique for the couple, and not expensive for you :)
It is a gift they will remember.
Karl Sultana
2007-05-26 05:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋