Wedding Gift Idea Needed...

[ducklite]

DH and I have a friend who is getting married this weekend. He's not a super close friend, we met him a few years ago, but we've grown steadily closer over time, and expect that to continue. We haven't met his fiance, who he met shortly after we met him, she lives quite a distance from us, and they will be settling down in her hometown and starting a family.

They are having a very small wedding, about 6-7 family members and the JP at her parents house.

We'd like to send them a gift. We don't want to send money, they really don't need it, and we'd like to send something more meaningful. I looked online at just about every gift registry I could think of, and they don't seem to be registered. I don't know anything about her tastes.

Any ideas? I'd like to spend $50-75, maybe a bit more for the perfect idea.

Anne

 

[Hercules10]

Rubber sheets for the honeymoon.

Seriously, if they're going to be moving and setting up house somewhere else think about things that'll make that transition easier. When I moved someone gave me a pail with a whole bunch of gadgets for cleaning and getting moved in. Little things like sponges, brushes, picture hanging hardware, etc. I thought they were nutz when they gave it to me. But it turned out to be a very handy when I did move! Good luck.

 

[ducklite]

Great idea, but unfortunately they've already set up a house.

Anne

 

[Kermit]

How about a "something of the month" club, but only for a few about 3 months? How long you can do it will depend on the cost of whatever you select, but there's fruit, cheese, wine, flowers, and just about everything else. Those types of things are especially good at this time of year since everyone entertains a lot, so even if they don't especially enjoy what they receive, they may have guests who do.

 

[ItsonlyExperiment626]

I would think you could put a wonderful gift basket together with a wonderful theme for 50-75 dollars. There was a thread not long ago about gift basket ideas.

 

[HollyJoy]

What about a gift certificate to a home depot or nice local department store? Or maybe even send them to a spa treatment for two!

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

We recently attended a wedding where the invitation specifically said NO GIFTS. It was a second wedding for both and honestly, they didn't need anything. So what I did was I bought a beautiful picnic basket (on sale at Bed bath & Beyond $24.00) it came with place settings for 4, I also bought a red and white checked table cloth, a bottle of wine, some crackers, figs and chocolates. I probably spent about $75.00 total and shipped it fedex for 10.00. The bride called me and I could tell they really loved it. Sometimes you just know when someone is being really sincere, and I knew she was.

 

[arminnie]

If they celebrate Christmas then a dated ornament might be appreciated. I've given these as wedding presents for years and always get so much positive feedback. I've been told years later how much they appreciate it, and think of me and the year they were married when they decorate the tree.

One friend who is older and doesn't put up a tree hangs the ornament from a wreath.

They come in all price ranges from the $15 Hallmark to the $100+ Bacharat. I personally like the sterling silver snowflakes that several companies make.

There's a Disney Waterford ornament on Disney Direct.

I usually do not get the ones that say things like "First Christmas Together."

 

[ducklite]

We recently attended a wedding where the invitation specifically said NO GIFTS. It was a second wedding for both and honestly, they didn't need anything. So what I did was I bought a beautiful picnic basket (on sale at Bed bath & Beyond $24.00) it came with place settings for 4, I also bought a red and white checked table cloth, a bottle of wine, some crackers, figs and chocolates. I probably spent about $75.00 total and shipped it fedex for 10.00. The bride called me and I could tell they really loved it. Sometimes you just know when someone is being really sincere, and I knew she was.

Hmmm, that's a possibility, something they likely don't have already.

Anne

 

[ducklite]

Still hoping for more suggestions...

Anne

 

[ChrisnSteph]

For more personal gifts, I love to give the ivory colored embroidered blankets from Things Remembered. I usually have their names and wedding date embroidered on it. They're very pretty, and all the couple I've given one too absolutely love it. It's something they can use or display for a long time. Beautiful picture frames work well too - I love that Things Remembered store!

 

[puffkin]

How about a nice bottle of wine? Maybe a basket with wine, cheese and crackers.

 

[MerryPoppins]

I love gift baskets. I do them all the time. Are you thinking of a keepsake or more of a gift that they'll use? Maybe a basket with champagne, glasses, chocolates, romantic music, etc. Stuff they might enjoy on their honeymoon? You could get the glasses engraved.

Are they going a trip? You could tailor some of the basket to the destination. Like beach towels and sunscreen, etc. for a trip to Hawaii.

A beautiful throw for their living room so they can cuddle this winter while watching a movie? You could even have it embroidered with their names and the date. Maybe add it to a big popcorn bowl and movie rental gift certificate?

You could find out what restaurants are in their new town and get them a gift certificate for a dinner out to a romantic spot.

Did they have an invitation? Maybe you could have it framed. Mine is hanging on our wall and I treasure it. Or do you do cross stitch or something? You could make a wedding sampler for them and have it framed.

 

[ducklite]

They are not taking a honeymoon. He travel constantly with his job, and to him, vacation is being home. They don't have invitations, so getting one framed isn't going to work. I was looking for a keepsake type gift. I think I"ll look at Things Remembered this weekend and see what might strike me there.

Thanks for all the help!

Anne

 

[clh2]

We had some friends that got married about 15 years ago, and they were having a very small family-only type of wedding. We also wanted to send them a gift, and also not money.

We sent them a gift certificate for Victoria's Secret as well as a bottle of champagne. The bride and groom loved this gift.

It definitely was a "racier" gift than we've ever given anyone, but for this couple - it was the right thing to do.

 

[kpm76]

DH and I receive a plate similar to this one http://www.irishelegance.com/store/product142.html
(though it is from an Irish website, I don't think it strictly for Irish couples)

We love it and have it displayed in our house....another nice thing about it is each time we look at it it reminds us of the person that gave it to us......we also received a nice Waterford crystal bowl and a bowl from Tiffany....at frist we wondered what we would do with multiple bowls, but we have found some neat decorative ways to display them.....from your description of this couple, it doesn't seem like they "need" anything so something gifty might be very much appreciated...good luck

 

[Disney Doll]

When we got married both my DH's cousin and a co-worker gave us a bunch of Christmas ornaments, nicer ones that you would find in a little specialty or gift shop. DH's cousin sent all ones that were clear glass, very delicate and lovely. My co-worker sent all ones that were a gold colored metal...again very delicate and lovely, almost like filigree. I really look forward to opening them every year, I think about the people...it's a nice little "quiet" holiday tradition for us.

Another of DH's cousins gave us a beautiful Santa figurine with a note that read "we hope this helps you two begin to build wonderful holiday memories together. We hope Santa is part of your holiday season for many years to come".

I have stolen their ideas and done that for several couples. It is always a hit.

If the couple doesn't celebrate Christmas, perhaps you can think of something else that might be meaningful to them. If they are another religion, is there something symbolic of their religion that you could get a really nice one of (i.e.-a menorah if they are Jewish). Or perhaps make a donation to a favorite charity of theirs in their honor. People have done that for me a few times, and I am always very touched by it.

 

[SDFgirl]

How about a nice sterling silver picture frame? It will go with any decor and they can put a wedding photo in it. You could get their wedding date engraved on it.

 

[Lil_Tink]

Perhaps check their 'Want' (forgot the name of it) list at the stores.

 

[nwdisgal]

How about a gift certificate to a wonderful restaurant, or a really great bottle of wine - if they are into that kind of thing.