7 Great Wedding Gift Ideas

Choosing the right wedding gift can be stressful. The right gift depends on how (and how well) you know the couple. You want to get something special, but also something that they want. On top of that, you need the gift to fit into your particular budget. Here are some tips for picking a great wedding gift they’re sure to love.

1. Get something from the registry.

Sure, it might feel boring, but they made that registry for a reason. For the best choice of registry items, try to do your shopping early, before the selection dwindles. If possible, try to choose something that might remind them of you. Also, it isn’t always necessary to get the exact item from the registry. You can look for a similar item (better quality or less expensive, depending on your needs) at a different store and then have the item removed from the registry to avoid duplicates.

2. Cash.

It may not seem exciting, but money really does make a great wedding gift. Weddings are expensive, and financial gifts help offset that cost and allow the couple to fill in the gaps after the wedding gifts are opened. Younger couples especially might need the money, while more mature couples usually don’t have as much need for household items. If you want to personalize it, include a nice letter or just a funny or memorable note in the subject line on a check.

3. Gift Certificates/Cards.

More specific (and easier to personalize) than cash, gift cards can still make a great gift. Couples with limited finances might especially enjoy a date night at a nice restaurant without feeling like they really ought to be paying off bills instead. If you want something that lasts longer, consider buying them a museum membership or season tickets for their favorite team.

4. Group Gifts.

This is an especially good idea for groups of friends that aren’t as close (office friends, for instance). You may not know the couple all that well, but you like them and you want to get a nice gift without breaking the bank. Other friends from the same group may find themselves in a similar situation. Why not pool your resources and get one nice gift rather than several small ones?

5. Something for the Wedding.

This works better for close friends who spend a lot of time with the bride or groom during the wedding planning process. Maybe you know that the bride really wants a live band at the reception, but feels like she has to choose a DJ instead because of the expense. Rather than a traditional gift, why not offer to help pay for the band (or, if you have your own band, maybe you could actually play at the wedding—just make sure the couple likes your music before making this offer). If you’re a great photographer, why not offer to take wedding pictures (or just some great candids at the reception)?

6. Something for the Honeymoon.

If you know where they will be going for their honeymoon, you could offer to pay for an item or activity, such as snorkeling equipment, a nice meal, or a ski-lift tickets.

7. A Donation.

For the couple that already has everything, a well-chosen donation to a charity they support could be a great idea. Just make sure to choose a charity that aligns with their beliefs.

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