BEST gift for a wedding??

@jazel_juan (15746)
Philippines
May 20, 2009 4:24am CST
i am going to attend a wedding this june and i am already thinking what is the best gift for my friends who are going to marry??suggestion anyone? please??? i am out of idea right now
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@ebook_freak (1511)
• India
20 May 09
I am not married nor have I individually selected a gift. But I have a plan for people who may get married and a case arises when I have to buy them a gift. Here are some suggestions from my part: -expensive item off of their registry You can just analyze your friends conditions and decide on it. Give them something they don't think they're actually going to get. -A luxurious hotel room for their first night: You are married right? So no explanations. -A gift to stand the test of time: What would make your friend say: Look at this dear, do you remeber- 'Jazel gave it for our marriage'. -Make their honeymoon extra sweet: ticket for a tour, that's what I meant.Or just give them a camera or a resort ticket. Or just give them some money tucked inside a guidebook of the area. -Money: That's really dependent on their financial situation. The first thing a couple of thinks is 'investment for the future','for our baby', etc. Sometimes they may even have to repay the loans they took as a student! Only you know the answer. I think this should solve your problem. Tell them the best regards from an ebook freak! ~~A.J.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
21 May 09
Wow that was something.. lol first, a hotel room for a night is a great idea...but, there is always a but lol... its expensive..my budget is a little low hahahaha and the couple have more than we do, so if i gave them something they may have it already....so... i just might them pillows?
• India
21 May 09
And a very nice blanket too. Warm and cozy one. That would always help.
• Singapore
20 May 09
we usually give a red packet for a wedding couple , this is what they need and what they like to receive .
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
20 May 09
if you dont mind me asking what is a red packet?
• Singapore
20 May 09
i don't really know how to explain . it's for putting some money inside with a red packet (like a small envelop, but it must be in red colour - red colour mean lucky ), like chinese alway use it for chinese new year, can understand?
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
20 May 09
ah..yeah we call that ongpao!! hehehehe and we put money inside right? but how much do you put inside? lol
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
20 May 09
When we got married, we realized nobody gave us much for the bedroom. Therefore, whenever we attend weddings, we give a pair of pillow... yes, pillows. Because nobody thinks of giving them. That way also, the couple remembers us for what we gave them. LOL! Sometimes, giving bedsheets and towels are also the best. These are the items that the couple end up buying most of the time and it would have been better if they got it as a gift.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
20 May 09
yes, i observed that most of the time the gifts given are usually for the kitchen or decorations right? hmmm thanks that is an idea.. imagine wrapping a very big pillow!! it would be the biggest gift at the after wedding party!!!
• Hong Kong
21 May 09
Yes, that's the great idea. I am still using the bedsheets and pillow cases which was my wedding gift from my mum's best friend. It is quite useful.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
20 May 09
Well I know different cultures do gifts differently. If your not sure what to give your friends for their wedding, think of things that others have given for wedding gifts, or if their is a tradition of gift giving, etc, if your not sure, look it up! If your friends want to know more about another country, etc, give them a gift from that country. I know in America the gifts given are usually for the home. If all else fails, give them a gift card. I hope this helps, and tell them congratulations! My fiance and I are also getting married in a few short months, we're so very excited! IS there a gift registry in your country? If so, ask if they have one! That will save the hassle and you'll know it's a gift they'll treasure!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
21 May 09
Thank you! As for a registry it is a name for a process of asking for gifts. Similar to a wish list, or maybe in some companies the same. In any case you take a scanner and walk through the store scanning the barcode of items that you want. I think there are a few movies that talk about this or show a woman or couple doing this. The items you've mentioned are usually things found on a registry and are things that couple's generally ask for when getting married here in America. I hope that you have a fun time at this wedding and that you can find the best gift for your friends.
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
21 May 09
I received so many gifts when I got married. Photo frames, diamond bracelet, jewels, stuffed animals, bedsheets with pillow cases, and so many electric appliances. One of them did very surprise me was a pair wooden bracelets with my hubby's and my name engraved on it. This is the gift from my 15 years old nephew, it is not a very expensive bracelets but I look at them with higher value than they are. As he had saved his pocket money for so long to buy them to me, it shows a lot of his love. So it is better to choose something you really think they would like, you know what you friend like the most, so maybe it is the hint of what you should choose for the best gift for their wedding.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
22 May 09
yes, that is a nice gift.. i was thinking of doing something personal for them like engraving or something like that. helpful!
• Hong Kong
5 Jun 09
Hello jazel_juan I am glad to know that you like my suggestion. The best gift often is not the most expensive thing. Hope your friend enjoy your gift.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
21 May 09
I thought Wedding gifts were usually money. Whenever I've gone to a wedding that's what I gave. How much money also I believe depends on how big the wedding is and how close you are too the couple. Good Luck to you!
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
21 May 09
i am doubting on money because my friend and her soon to be husband is actually on the rich side...they both have stable jobs and a home actually..so i do not think they would appreciate the money but then they may..but i would rather give something they could keep maybe..and remember too
• Hong Kong
21 May 09
So if the couples are rich, it's better to buy them some can give them sweet memory and it should also show your personalities. Money sometimes can be quite practical but not surprising.
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
21 May 09
I have found out long ago that the best gift one can give to a couple on their wedding day is cash/money. Formerly we would give a gift and then find that other people too have the same idea so the couple find themselves with several gifts of the same kind, so the gift loses its value as the couple will gift away your gift to someone else. So money is the best as they can use it however they want. If you don`t want to give cash then you can give them a gift voucher from some well known department store which will allow them to buy the product of their choice. I think this is the best gift you can give.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
21 May 09
hm great idea as well..gift certificates!! i will give that a thought
@chookie1971 (2271)
• Australia
21 May 09
What is one thing that every one has to preserve the memory of their wedding? Are you thinking? The hint is a visual memory. If you say photos, you are certainly right. But a really good wedding photo needs a photo frame so they can hang it on the wall or place it on a a surface. A wedding photo frame would be a nice gift. Not only will the bride and groom look at the photo to remind them of their wedding day, they will also remember who gave them the photo frame.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
21 May 09
that is also a great idea, thank you that is helpful..or i might bring a camera during the wedding and take their picture and give it after the wedding with the frame!
• China
22 May 09
In China, I think most people are accustomed to giving money wrapped into a red package. And if you're very close and you do know what they need, you certainly can buy a suitable gift. Otherwise, I think maybe money is more useful.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
23 May 09
yes money is always a better gift, but my friend who is going to wed is already endowed with money lol..so i rather give them something they could keep and not spend
@larish (2234)
• Philippines
23 May 09
The best you can give them is cash or gift certificate or if they have bridal registry, Try to choose a gift from their list.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
23 May 09
can any tell me or explain to me what is a register?bridal register?
• Philippines
20 May 09
You can buy a dining set or a coffee set if you want... and have it wrap. There are some stuffs are already affordable prices.. Just buy only for the needs of home and couples. Don't buy the useless stuffs. It will hurt your pocket. Hope it helps. Just let me know if you still want more suggestions.
• Canada
22 May 09
From some of your previous responses it seems to me you are seeking to give something other than money as this couple is in good financial standing already. In all countries one thing is universal food and sharing food with friends. A gift idea may be a fondue or hot pot set, you will be thought of whenever it is used and likely invited for the use:)The other great thing about this gift id that the sets cab be varying prices starting from as low as $40 to as much as $300. Hope this helps.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
22 May 09
what is a fondue??? thanks yes a nice hot pot set would be nice...hmm thank you for the various ideas!!!
@Godmother (476)
• Indonesia
5 Nov 09
Whenever I'm out of ideas and has a low budget, and I know that the couple already have everything, I always give them a picture frame that they can put on their desks. It doesn't have to cost much, just buy one according to their taste (Classic/wooden/handmade/modern?).
• China
2 Nov 09
Hi,it's not a easy task to choose a perfect wedding gift!I like our Chinese tradition--presenting cash.Yes,cash!Enclose it in a red paper packet and give the new couple at their wedding,and done!They will be very happy.and you needn't to think what is a good gift.But it also has a defect--too costly.But don't worry about it too much,because when you get married,they will present it back at your wedding.:)
• United States
21 May 09
When I am buying a wedding gift I usually will look on the registry and see what they registered for. If not any small kitchen appliance is always a good gift to give to them.
• United States
21 May 09
give them money in a card or housewarming gifts