We are spending alot of money to travel for a destination wedding this weekend; it is a low key wedding on an island, but it is not a beachy island. They have everything between the two (well, three since the bride is gaining a 7year old step son) of them. Does anyone have any ideas for a wedding gift that isn't too expensive ($50 tops)? I was thinking along the lines of a wine/cheese basket; but maybe you have something more creative?
Thanks!
One of my favorite gifts was a basket that contained dinner and a movie. Spagghetti ingredients, nice napkins, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, etc, and we had an indoor picnic with it. You can get as creative or as simple as you want. Good luck!
Like Laurie said, whatever you give, they have to carry it back so don't try to get too creative. I got "heartfelt" gifts for my wedding and I hated them. I do not want an afgan, crotched napkins, or even our invitation framed. If you really want to give a gift, get a frame from the hotel's gift shop. I like to get those when on vacation. That, or a gift card.
Hi More-
One of the nicest gifts I received as a wedding gift was a framed wedding invitation quilled (the twirled ribbon or paper scroll thingies) with the colours from my wedding. A really beautiful keepsake.
Another gift was an afghan. I was pretty 'famous' for making other folks afghans for different occasions, so some of my student staff chipped in and had one made for ME! I still have it now...25 years later!
***the afghan and invitation...not the ex! lol
Best Luck!
michele/cat
Whatever you give them, they will have to carry it back.. Consider a gift card or let them know when they get back you all want to invite them over for a great dinner to look at all of the photos.
I think attending the wedding is your gift. They will understand.
Ugh. I am not a fan of crystal or tchochkies (sp)like that. but I am not fancy - extremely practical.
I love the wine and cheese basket. I also love wilton armetale pieces since they go from oven to table looking beautiful.
All else fails - gift certificate:) OR send them a couples massage or spa service from the hotel you are staying at.
Chrystal is a perfect wedding gift and there are many pieces in your price range.
A small vase or candy dish or a decorative crystal bird would be fine.
Last yard sale we had in our neighborhood, people were selling crystal they got at their weddings (still in the original boxes) for very reasonable prices.
We usually give cash, and we usually give $50. I've never gone to a destination wedding, but I would think the bride and groom would understand that you are already spending a lot of money to go.
As a bride, I had zero expectations. I really didn't pay attention to the list and who may have given very little or nothing at all. (I'm guess there were at least one or two guests who gave us nothing.) I chose, instead, to just be very grateful for each gift I received.
Just give what you can and don't worry about it. Have fun!
I like to give a nice Waterford crystal bowl or vase.
You can find some that are not Waterford and a bit smaller that would be in a $50 price range.
I would not take the gift to the destination... I would make sure it is delivered to their home before the wedding or just after.
Enjoy!
Just in case you were planning to - don't haul "item" gifts to a destination wedding. If you want to give them an object, sent it to their home.
I always do one of two things for weddings - order off the registry if one exists, or stick with cash. If you go the cash route, then it is fine to give it to them at the wedding.
I would love to come home to a wine & cheese basket after my honeymoon.
If you truely want to give them a gift, have it mailed to their house, if you feel you have to have something at the wedding, you can have a card with the picture of the item they will be getting in the mail. I got a few of those at my shower, the girls purchased stuff off of my registery online, it got delivered to me, but they had something at the shower, too.
Giftc cards are nice, but honestly, I like the gifts I got for my wedding and everytime I use them, I remember so and so gave this to us.
I'm ridiculously sentimental. I like to give memorable, heatfelt, unique thoughtful gifts.
I would probably find an antique looking or very interesting map of the island online and frame it. Or miniaturize it and put it in a 2 sided frame with the empty spot for a wedding photo that features the island sunset behind them.
Another great, sentimental option is a Family Bible. The big one that has a family tree in the front. They are begininning thier own family and that would be a great heirloom to pass down.
