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khimick
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 20
Location: USA
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 Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| I'm going to be in a close friend's wedding. I have already spent almost $2000 on travel, hotel, rental car. and on the dress and shoes she picked out. I've only been to one other wedding before and assume I should be bringing a gift as well. There is no gift registry and I do not want to spend too much more. What would be an appropriate, but inexpensive gift?I understand I agreed to be part of the wedding, but in the original plan it was going to be in Indiana during the summer and then was changed to Florida on Christmas, which as you can imagine has increased the costs significantly and has upset my family and boyfriend. |
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Kate0768
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| Pepper grinder and fresh peppercorns along with a salt grinder and sea salt. Not expensive ( I usually shop Target.com for these) and something that they will use every day of their life together and, probably remember the giver with great appreciation as well for such a useful gift. This is one of my favorites when there is no registry. Just be sure to enclose a gift receipt for their convenience in case of duplicates. Have fun at the wedding! |
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KristinS
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 14
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| I think I would have a hard time showing up at a wedding empty handed but most people would probably say you have spent enough and you being in her wedding is gift enough. I would maybe bring or make something small that you think your friend would like but not bring money. Good luck and have fun |
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JoeRees
Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Posts: 19
Location: USA
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:11 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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Get them a card and thank them for making you part their day...congratulate them and usually they will understand you spent a lot to be there...put a lottery ticket in the card and wish them luck!  |
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Hleonima
Joined: 28 Sep 2007
Posts: 1
Location: World
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:23 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| Get a crystal or silverplated frame and put the wedding invitation in it. Give them a beautiful card wishing them the best in their new life together. It isn't about expensive gifts, it is about you being a thoughtful gift giver and being by the bride's side when she gets married. You have already spent a lot to take part in the wedding. |
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jess
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 11
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| I got this for a friend of mine who got married this past summer.It is a blanket (throw) that you can get embroidered with their names and wedding date. It's pretty inexpensive (24.99)and it will mean a lot to them for years to come.They have a lot of different styles and colors (white, off white, etc) Hope this helps.http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_509750_-1_1?jspStoreDir=TR&mpe_id=14564&catalogId=10001&evtype=CpgnClick&topCat=537&position=Featured3&intv_id=94502&int=509750_img&langId=-1&storeId=10001&ddkey=ClickInfo |
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JenG
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| Well, what's your definition of "inexpensive"Personally, I would give $100. Even if I already spent $2000, I would still give that much. My way of justifying it is, I didn't have to attend the wedding or be in the wedding. So, I would not detract the amount of money I would give because of those factors. Ultimately, that was my financial choice to be in her wedding, I had ever right to say no. I give all close friends and family a minimum $100. This is regardless if I'm a guest or member of the bridal party. |
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junglejungle
Joined: 21 Nov 2007
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:59 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| Go to www.buybellasoy.com. They have all natural soy candles and candle warmers in a variety a scents. Soy candles do not produce soot. I have switched from Yankee to these. There is nothing like aromatherapy. You can give them a couple warmers for different rooms in their home. The warmeres take a normal lightbulb- which some people like better than flames. My huband and I always get compliments on how nice it smells in our home! That is what I'm giving this year to family and co-workers for the Holidays! |
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Jobekeege
Joined: 10 Nov 2007
Posts: 12
Location: Brazil
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| You're a honey and obviously good and close friend.Consider a good carving set. Not expensive and will be used for life. |
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jugo_pusko
Joined: 29 Apr 2007
Posts: 5
Location: Stafford
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| If it's a close friend, I would personally say no less than $100. But give what you can afford and what you think is appropriate.You can't count travel and bridesmaids apparel toward their gift. That is not right, you agreed to be bridesmaid and knew what was coming.If you CAN spend $2000 on travel and clothes, you should be able to spend an appropriate amount of money on their gift. |
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hasicit4460
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 7
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:35 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| A gift I love to give is two bed trays .You can add as much as you like.A pound of coffee, mugs or a subscription to a newspaper in their town.Everyone always loves those. |
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Hallnougglush
Joined: 12 Nov 2007
Posts: 4
Location: Malaysia
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:47 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| If it were my friend, I would probably tell her I'm broke from the travel and explain the situation. She should hopefully understand. |
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Kim5238
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Posts: 9
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject: Wedding Gift? |
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| HI, maybe you can try the following website. There is something especially for wedding. From now till Christmas 2007, 15% off on any orders over $20 dollars. Just enter "xmas2007" during checkout. And now they will give a free extra gift so far as you buy anything. Join their "get the word out" promotion, you can get voucher for the next purchase. |
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