what is your favorite wedding gift to buy someone for under $50 when you don't like anything they have on their registry?
eta: Love all of the ideas! This will definitely help. And I think someone said to get something off their registry even though I didn't like what they have. I should of clarified that, they registered for great stuff but for $50 the only thing we could get would be ONE bowl from their china set. And I just wanted to get something a little more meaningful. It just seems lame to get one bowl. Know what I mean? But I seriously LOVE all of the other ideas. Thanks!!!
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Buy a tea kettle. Each time they hear the whistle go off (when the water has boiled)they will think of you and your kindness. A gift that can be used daily.
Ah, the good ol' gift card!!!
If you like to scrapbook, you could offer to make a book of their wedding day. I make mini-scrapbooks as gifts all the time and everyone loves them. That or a gift card.
Good luck!!
I always liked the nicer frames...whether it be a wedding frame or just a really nice frame. Something crystal would always be nice, too. HTH!
Oh -- I ordered the 30 day shred yesterday. I'm REALLY hoping it will help "kick-start" my weight loss. I've got lots to lose, and we've been exercising this week.
I like that you're posting your results. Keep it up!
It's their wedding so it's about what they want,not what you like;so I'd pick from their list.
I enjoy reading your blog and I think I found it one day blog-surfing from I Should Be Folding Laundry. I don't like a lot of gifts people put on registries and like to give creative gifts. Here are some of my favorites over the years: a selection of games that the couple doesn't have plus a gift card for pizza or good game night restaurant, reusable grocery bags and a gift card (this was for a very young couple), gift certificiate for two mini-couples massages, date night packages, movie and coffee gift certificates or a fun table for two type restaurant gift card. My all time favorite was given to me at my wedding, a small 5x5 frame of some artwork. You can always give them a gift card for the store they are registered at to clear up their registry....
A really nice picture frame, so they can put a wedding pic/family pic in it
a beautiful picture frame!
I always like to buy a different/beautiful glass (or not glass) pitcher. Pitchers get a lot of use and there are some really beautiful ones out there. I received a gorgeous pitcher for my wedding its one of the few gifts I remember exactly who its from and I get joy out of using. I found your blog from from Jenny's and have been reading for a long time...first time commenting though! I've ordered the Shred DVD and can't wait to try it.
A pre made scrapbook at Hallmark. All the pages are decorated, they just add photo's.
See if you can find something interesting on Etsy. Or a fantastic knife. We had friends give us a great chopping knife 15 years ago, and I think of them when I use it every day. It makes me feel so lucky.
i do frames and memo board, i have done a nice wine and glasses with a cheese and cracker basket, gift certs, if you know where they are honeymooning maybe giving them a dinner service in the room. I know my aunts and uncles all chipped in and got us a couple message
Gift Card! Target gift card! With the economy they can use it to get anything...including groceries if they have to! That's what I do! Or just a gift card where they are registered.
I got so many things from people that weren't on my registry and they weren't my taste! Don't go buy them what you like...let them get something together that they like...
Hi Debbie! I don't have any wedding gift ideas, sorry. But wanted to let you know I ordered the 30 day shred, hope to get it by Monday! You are really inspiring me, posting your results and all, I've been on my elliptical all week and have got great results, but hope to kick it up a notch or two with the shred, just the way you described it, I have to try it! I'll keep you posted on my results. Thanks, have a great day, hugs from Fort Worth!
I like the idea of a great essential kitchen item. Like a great knife, skillet, pot, pretty serving tray, bakeware set, etc. Something that's used daily and for $50 you get get a great thing that will last a lifetime.
I'm a fan of the personalcreations.com website. They have great items that you can personalize!!! I've bought many a wedding gift from this site!
We got 2 super great wedding gifts. One was a picnic basket filled with dishes and a blanket and other picnic "stuff" (wine, etc).
The other awesome gift we got was a home date package. It had a nice decorative tray that was filled with wine, soda, licorice, candy, popcorn and a gift certificate for blockbuster.
Deb posted this question for me. Thanks for all the great responses. The couple are young, both 24, and quasi-outdoorish. I procrastinated too long to order something cool from Etsy and I would just select something from their registry, but I can't afford $80 for a pillow sham or a $325 vase. Almost nothing on the registry is in my price range, except for a $40 bread and butter plate. I am openly cheap and I can't stomach buying such lovely but expensive gifts.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with just giving cash (in this case, I'd do it with a $50 bill). Times were tight when one of my hubby's best friends got married in 2005; we could barely afford to get there. We just added a little note in the card that we were so happy to have been able to make the trip to share their special day with them and that unfortunately, times were rough and we were unable to give a more generous gift. They totally understood and were more thankful that we even made it! Hope that helps!
Here's a late entry: I like to do a setting for two of Japanese dinnerware for sushi/takeout at home...the colors are typically so vibrant and they package up nicely. You can do 2 of everything easily under $50...plates, rice bowls, soy sauce/wasabi bowls, chopstick holders, bamboo placemats, sake pitcher & cups, etc. With leftover $ you could add a sushi making,um "cook"book or a bottle of sake. Back in the day, this was easily find-able at Cost Plus World Market and probably still is, if that is available in your neck of the woods.
If they are homeowners...I'd go for the Home Depot or Lowes (or similar) gift card!
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