I am going to a wedding in a few weeks, and I know the bride very well, but the groom I have only spoken to a few times. Is it inappropriate to get a gift that is more focused on the bride and her personality than a traditional wedding gift such as an appliance or something?
2007-09-19 05:28:13 · 18 answers · asked by mcorcoran12 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
To be specific, I was thinking of a cookbook by a chef that I know she likes. I guess it's kind of for the guy too, since she would probably be using/trying out the recipes on him.
2007-09-19 06:09:19 · update #1
Get something that you know the bride will love, but something that you know the both of them can use together.
No matter what gift is given it doesn't change the fact that most of the gifts given are usually for a home and for the brides use then the grooms. "well for mine anyways, my hubby is never going to find use for that blender or find joy in the the bedding we picked out." hahah
I would say it is definately alright to pick out something that is specific to the brides personallity. I know the gifts that my hubby and i received that were unique to the person giving them were the most special to us becuase it showed that thought went into it.
2007-09-19 05:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by sillygoose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they don't have wedding registry, maybe you can give them gift certificate or check. It gives them options to choose whatever they like, so ur gift will be useful :-) It's also more practical. To give appliances and stuff like that are not more focused to the bride, because once they are married, they are one. So whatever appliances she has, it will be used for both of them. I think it's still appropriate. Hope it helps :-)
2007-09-19 12:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by melody77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, as a wedding planner, I would say yes. You should go with a "couple" gift or something on their registry list. If you would like to get the bride something special, then that can be given prior to the wedding at a more personal time.
2007-09-19 12:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Katie H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I am faced with this situation I like to focus on the person I know better, but make sure it works for the other person too.
My husband had a co-worker just get married and we didn't know his fiance very well. We got them a gift certificate to Best Buy. That way they can use it towards an electronic for the home, movies, cds...whatever.
2007-09-19 13:47:15 · answer #4 · answered by swimbike21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, I'd say it would be rude, but the gift you have in mind might be an exception. Maybe include something from their registry that they can use to make the recipes from the book - like a baking dish or mixing bowls.
2007-09-19 13:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gift idea would be appropriate since it's a cookbook and he could technically use it as well.
Now if you were giving her shoes or something like that, then no but you have a good gift idea that is personal and something they can share.
2007-09-19 13:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Hsook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's something you think she will like, as a couple, they are bound to enjoy your gift. If you are totally at a loss as for what to get them, you can look at their registry or get them a gift card to the place where they are registered.
I just would try to stay away from something ONLY for her- such as a personal gift (like lingerie or bath stuff) personal gifts are more for bridal showers.
2007-09-19 12:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Amy P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get something for both of them, not just the bride, unless you want to buy two gifts. If you don't want to buy an appliance, buy a decoration for the home. You could pick it out based on her likes, but it could be given to both of them. I would be slightly offended to get a present not given to both of us.
2007-09-19 13:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by xthisworldisminex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All gifts when you think about it are mainly for the bride! You can't go wrong! My opinion would be a gift card.
2007-09-19 12:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by heathermichelle9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a day that they share... if you want to get something that is more focused on her, check out the registry and see if anything there leans her way... (i.e. i had the same situation with a groom i knew, and they had grill tools and a knife set on the registry... he LOVES to grill, so i went that way)
personal gifts should be "extra" if they are not on the registry.
2007-09-19 12:39:24 · answer #10 · answered by kinn2him 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋