My mom & I will be traveling to a friend's wedding in Delhi, and we don't know what types of gifts are typical or most desirable. My friend is a jet-setter in his late 20's. His wife is also professional, but we don't know her yet.
2007-06-15 03:46:29 · 11 answers · asked by boopyloo 2 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
The traditional gift at an Indian wedding is money. The amount should be an "auspicious" number ending in 1 -- $11, $21, $51, $101, $201, $501, etc. (or similar numbers in rupees, pounds, or what have you). Cash or a check is fine.
However, outside of India most Indian couples understand that giving money can be considered tacky and they don't expect it from their non-Indian friends. They've embraced the western tradition of giving housewares as gifts and many couples register at department stores. So the better answer is: give what you would give at a non-Hindu wedding.
Good luck!
2007-06-15 03:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Magic 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind where the couple is going to settle. Remember if they are moving overseas they'll have to be carrying a lot of gifts with them. Since your friend is a jet setter I think it would be appropriate to ask him what he'd like.
2007-06-15 04:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No honour slayings then?....good O.K. try a book on English fine cuisine, its the guinness book of records (worlds shortest book) Or a book about how to play cricket...with special edition 'ball tampering for beginners guide'
2007-06-15 03:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get them a George Foreman grill - he'll be able to cook himself a burger on those evenings when his wife is working late.
2007-06-15 03:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
What about a painting related to your country. Or a painting of something she loves.
http://www.paintyourlife.com/ have artists that will paint anything, you just provide them a picture.
They have real examples on site. Choose a smaller size for painting if you want it cheap.
Karl
2007-06-15 19:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might ask you're chum who knows the bride and groom and their likes. maybe she knows of their traditions? or maybe they have a registry that she knows approximately. If no longer, and if she doesnt be attentive to, maybe something like a effective vase or something?
2016-10-09 06:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by ettl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can give them a wrist watch.. u usually get this as a wedding gift pack"" with the same watch with 2 different sizes.. one for the groom & one for the bride..!
it looks very classy..!
2007-06-15 03:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by R L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Money or giftcard will be most ideal giftr as your friend can buy what he wants with that.
2007-06-15 12:33:09 · answer #8 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool and mature electronic gadgets. maybe new mpp3 players or cash.
2007-06-15 03:49:39 · answer #9 · answered by uzenze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gift check: as they can buy anything they want
2007-06-16 03:35:50 · answer #10 · answered by Juliu C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋