Need help picking out a wedding gift - The DIS Discussion Forums

clh2 · 08-15-2009, 10:38 AM

The person who works for my husband is getting married. (They work at a company, not a family business.)

Rach is getting married, they have worked together for 4 years or so.

We did not get invited to the wedding, nor did anyone else where they work.

I would still really like to get them something for a wedding gift, but I am not sure what. They are really a sweet couple.

They are registered, but there is only the expensive stuff left.

I really would prefer not to give a monetary gift. Oddly enough - if we had been invited, I would have certainly given $$.

SO - in a different situation where we did not get invited to the wedding, we gave the couple a bottle of champagne and a gift card to a loungerie store. The couple LOVED this gift, but I do not want to do something like this because of the work relationship involved.

Any fun ideas? I would love to stay in the $50 range.

Soulsearching · 08-15-2009, 11:01 AM

What about a Picnic Basket? http://www.futurememories.com/charpicbas.html

With a gift certificate to a gourmet deli.

kathie859 · 08-15-2009, 11:11 AM

I love the champagne idea--festive and congratulatory at the same time! (minus the lingerie--I'd think that's more suited to a bridal shower)....Depending on their living circumstances (i.e, do they own their own home?) A gift certificate to a nursery is something that they could use to buy a tree for their yard to commemorate the marriage.

If you're going for something neutral due to the business nature of the relationship, you can't go wrong with a "congrats" greeting card with/or without a gift card for a celebratory dinner out. I would not give money--but would consider a gift card (of course, that might be indicative of local customs--but where I live it would be inappropriate to give money to a co-worker when not invited to a wedding--awkward, awkward, awkward!)
In fact, a nice card with a heartfelt, handwritten note would be sincere but not place the couple in any awkward position.

-- Sent to their home, not handed to the co-worker AT work.

The more I think about it, I think a card would be best--no feelings of recipricosity involved by the new couple. Good luck--OP you're a sweetie to want to do something for the newlyweds

EthansMom · 08-15-2009, 11:39 AM

One of my aunts gave DH and I a medium-sized Wilton Armetale platter that I love and use regularly (10 years later). Wilton Armetale has a pewter look to it, but is dishwasher and oven safe. There are lots of different designs and pieces to choose from. You could get a platter or bowl and put some treat in/on it to dress it up a bit.

If you can use the 20% off coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond, you could get a larger piece for your money.

Here are a couple of links:

http://www.armetale.com/

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sear...e&dim=1&nty=1&

I hope this helps!

Disney Doll · 08-15-2009, 12:59 PM

How about a dinner gift card with a note that says "Enjoy a date night when you get home".

DisneyBlonde · 08-15-2009, 01:31 PM

I think a bottle of champagne and a gift card to the store where they're registered would be perfect.

BeachGirlFLA · 08-15-2009, 02:28 PM

I like the idea of a gift card to a restaurant.

clh2 · 08-15-2009, 02:53 PM

OP here...
I was seriously thinking about a GC to a restaurant - I just didn't want to put my ideas in the original post. I love the idea of a "date-night" note.

I REALLY want to give this couple something, times have been tough with the company that the bride and DH work for...hence the $50 max limit. (The company is on a reduced work week along with reduced pay).

Come to think of it, we have a really interesting restaurant in our neck of the woods, but just a little off the beaten path. a $50 GC would either allow them 1-dinner in the "fancy" part of the restaurant, or it would allow 2 or 3 times in the casual side of the restaurant.

I personally love the nursery idea - except they live in a condo, and the wedding is in September, so not even a chance to buy a nice potted plant for their patio or deck.

I am not worried about any sort of "reciprocity" obligation, so no issues on that front at all. My only dealings with them are at the Christmas and summer get-togethers. It is a really small division of a larger company,s o when there is a function, you do get to know the coworkers and their spouses/SO's.

quentina · 08-15-2009, 05:13 PM

Personalizationmall.com

I got friends a welcome mat with their last name on it....it was the hit of the party, everyone loved it.

If you google for coupons, there are free shipping codes also.

becjlek · 08-15-2009, 06:41 PM

How about a fire extinguisher for their home with a note that you hope they never have to use it. It isn't a very sophisticated gift but I have received thank yous from people who appreciate a practical gift and a gift that has the potential to save their home or their lives.

onelilspark · 08-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Personally, I really like the ideas of the welcome mat and Picnic basket. They're cute ideas that not a lot of other people are going to think of.

denisem · 08-15-2009, 09:36 PM

Many great ideas (I'm gonna file them away in my head).

Another suggestion is a decorative glass/crystal bowl. I received an unusual pressed-glass bowl (that I adore) 28 years ago as a wedding gift. Holds fresh fruit on a daily basis, but also doubles as an extra serving piece.
Makes even lowly coleslaw look "elegant" (and trust me, my cooking needs all the help it can get!)

kirbsam · 08-15-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachGirlFLA

I like the idea of a gift card to a restaurant.

yes.

golfgal · 08-16-2009, 08:10 AM

Did they register for dishes? Maybe you could find a complimentary serving dish/platter/bowl that isn't from their set but matches. If they have a blue and white pattern find a solid color blue bowl for example. Look at the colors they chose on their registry for dishes, towels, etc. and see if you can find a piece of art-picture, sculpture, etc. that goes with that. If all else fails, a gift certificate to a art framing store is a good idea-they can get a wedding picture framed if they want.

Ohiodislover · 08-16-2009, 08:40 AM

A nice crystal picture frame would be nice. We've done this before, and I am always thrilled when we visit and find that they have used it for their wedding pic

Love the picnic basket idea. I have to keep that one in mind

08-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
clh2 I am the Pixie Stick NARC at my house Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,981	Need help picking out a wedding gift The person who works for my husband is getting married. (They work at a company, not a family business.) Rach is getting married, they have worked together for 4 years or so. We did not get invited to the wedding, nor did anyone else where they work. I would still really like to get them something for a wedding gift, but I am not sure what. They are really a sweet couple. They are registered, but there is only the expensive stuff left. I really would prefer not to give a monetary gift. Oddly enough - if we had been invited, I would have certainly given $$. SO - in a different situation where we did not get invited to the wedding, we gave the couple a bottle of champagne and a gift card to a loungerie store. The couple LOVED this gift, but I do not want to do something like this because of the work relationship involved. Any fun ideas? I would love to stay in the $50 range. __________________ signing off - clh "WONDER" ful trip 10/2003 followed by a couple of days at the Swan I want a real countdown timer again!

08-15-2009, 11:11 AM	#3
kathie859 Deleriously Disney Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 1,201	Love the champagne.... I love the champagne idea--festive and congratulatory at the same time! (minus the lingerie--I'd think that's more suited to a bridal shower)....Depending on their living circumstances (i.e, do they own their own home?) A gift certificate to a nursery is something that they could use to buy a tree for their yard to commemorate the marriage. If you're going for something neutral due to the business nature of the relationship, you can't go wrong with a "congrats" greeting card with/or without a gift card for a celebratory dinner out. I would not give money--but would consider a gift card (of course, that might be indicative of local customs--but where I live it would be inappropriate to give money to a co-worker when not invited to a wedding--awkward, awkward, awkward!) In fact, a nice card with a heartfelt, handwritten note would be sincere but not place the couple in any awkward position. -- Sent to their home, not handed to the co-worker AT work. The more I think about it, I think a card would be best--no feelings of recipricosity involved by the new couple. Good luck--OP you're a sweetie to want to do something for the newlyweds

08-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
EthansMom spare yourself from asking me to do karoake The experience reminds me somewhat of the ancient Chinese practice of foot-binding Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 7,457	One of my aunts gave DH and I a medium-sized Wilton Armetale platter that I love and use regularly (10 years later). Wilton Armetale has a pewter look to it, but is dishwasher and oven safe. There are lots of different designs and pieces to choose from. You could get a platter or bowl and put some treat in/on it to dress it up a bit. If you can use the 20% off coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond, you could get a larger piece for your money. Here are a couple of links: http://www.armetale.com/ http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sear...e&dim=1&nty=1& I hope this helps! __________________ EthansMom (and Molly's too)

08-15-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
Disney Doll DIS Security Matron Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Trumbull,CT,USA Posts: 22,336	How about a dinner gift card with a note that says "Enjoy a date night when you get home". __________________ Disney Doll Prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child. Stop telling your God how big the storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is. It's time to put on your big girl panties and deal with it! He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~~In loving memory of Teddy~~1994-2007~~

08-15-2009, 01:31 PM	#6
DisneyBlonde Popcorn and a Cold Beer..doesn't get any better than this! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,100	I think a bottle of champagne and a gift card to the store where they're registered would be perfect. __________________ Tink is my signature color! POP Fridge Swap

08-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
Soulsearching Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 487	What about a Picnic Basket? http://www.futurememories.com/charpicbas.html With a gift certificate to a gourmet deli.

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08-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#7
BeachGirlFLA DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,234	I like the idea of a gift card to a restaurant. __________________

08-15-2009, 02:53 PM	#8
clh2 I am the Pixie Stick NARC at my house Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,981	OP here... I was seriously thinking about a GC to a restaurant - I just didn't want to put my ideas in the original post. I love the idea of a "date-night" note. I REALLY want to give this couple something, times have been tough with the company that the bride and DH work for...hence the $50 max limit. (The company is on a reduced work week along with reduced pay). Come to think of it, we have a really interesting restaurant in our neck of the woods, but just a little off the beaten path. a $50 GC would either allow them 1-dinner in the "fancy" part of the restaurant, or it would allow 2 or 3 times in the casual side of the restaurant. I personally love the nursery idea - except they live in a condo, and the wedding is in September, so not even a chance to buy a nice potted plant for their patio or deck. I am not worried about any sort of "reciprocity" obligation, so no issues on that front at all. My only dealings with them are at the Christmas and summer get-togethers. It is a really small division of a larger company,s o when there is a function, you do get to know the coworkers and their spouses/SO's. __________________ signing off - clh "WONDER" ful trip 10/2003 followed by a couple of days at the Swan I want a real countdown timer again!

08-15-2009, 05:13 PM	#9
quentina The bridge has been built and crossed Old cups are just that.......old cups Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alburtis, PA Posts: 1,002	Personalizationmall.com I got friends a welcome mat with their last name on it....it was the hit of the party, everyone loved it. If you google for coupons, there are free shipping codes also.

08-15-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
becjlek Earning My Ears The only milk drinker on the DIS! Stuccophobic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 804	How about a fire extinguisher for their home with a note that you hope they never have to use it. It isn't a very sophisticated gift but I have received thank yous from people who appreciate a practical gift and a gift that has the potential to save their home or their lives.

08-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
onelilspark DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,735	Personally, I really like the ideas of the welcome mat and Picnic basket. They're cute ideas that not a lot of other people are going to think of. __________________ A WDW Nut Makes a Pilgrimage-DLR PTR I've been BOOed! Thanks that's nice!! Dining Report Feb '09 Trip Report Feb '09 Dining Report Aug '09-QSDP Trip Report Aug '09 Pre-Trip Report Aug & Oct '09 Dining Report Oct '09-QSDP, F&W

08-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#12
denisem If I can't be a good example -- then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Florida, at last! Posts: 1,728	Many great ideas (I'm gonna file them away in my head). Another suggestion is a decorative glass/crystal bowl. I received an unusual pressed-glass bowl (that I adore) 28 years ago as a wedding gift. Holds fresh fruit on a daily basis, but also doubles as an extra serving piece. Makes even lowly coleslaw look "elegant" (and trust me, my cooking needs all the help it can get!)

08-16-2009, 08:10 AM	#14
golfgal DIS Cast Member When did vacuums become a status symbol??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18,539	Did they register for dishes? Maybe you could find a complimentary serving dish/platter/bowl that isn't from their set but matches. If they have a blue and white pattern find a solid color blue bowl for example. Look at the colors they chose on their registry for dishes, towels, etc. and see if you can find a piece of art-picture, sculpture, etc. that goes with that. If all else fails, a gift certificate to a art framing store is a good idea-they can get a wedding picture framed if they want. __________________ First trip to Disney May 29-June 4, 2005 AKL DH ME DS17 DD14 DS14

08-16-2009, 08:40 AM	#15
Ohiodislover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,390	A nice crystal picture frame would be nice. We've done this before, and I am always thrilled when we visit and find that they have used it for their wedding pic Love the picnic basket idea. I have to keep that one in mind

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