My friend is getting married soonish at short notice. They've said they don't really want any gifts, but what's a good token gesture I could give? His fiancee is preggers, so they want to tie the knot before they have the baby.
Was thinking a bottle of champagne and some chocolates perhaps?
So they don't want money either? That's what couples usually ask for - No boxed gifts i.e. just cash. Maybe you could donate money in their name to a suitable charity.
My friend is getting married soonish at short notice. They've said they don't really want any gifts, but what's a good token gesture I could give? His fiancee is preggers, so they want to tie the knot before they have the baby.
Wedding lists are becoming more popular, and not just at John Lewis. Selfridges offer 5% back in Selfridges vouchers, on the total spend on the wedding list.
Went to a friend's wedding 3 weeks ago, Hackett shirt (for him) and Jasper Conran gift-set (for her).
For my best friends who got married, and didn't ask for any gifts I bought four champagne flutes and two bottles of champers - it was more token, but then the glasses are for keeps. My folks bought them some photo frames, so they could keep pictures in from their happy day.
I have been really stingy on the last two that I have been to, and not bought the b & g a gift, as although I was invited to the day, and obviously important, I am not that close to them. Is that a valid excuse, or does it just make me seem like a skin flint?
The next one I am going to, I am still undecided, as the gift list has loads of little things for their honeymoon: for example, buy the happy couple a bike ride round a park in Rio, or cocktails at the bar etc I am more liking that idea, as their is some thought in it, and hopefully they will remember it rather than just tipping money in to the big hols pot.
I also object to gift lists of home stuff for people who have already set up home - so cheeky!
I also object to gift lists of home stuff for people who have already set up home - so cheeky!
Second.
A cousin got married about 3/4 years and she was living with her partner prior to the wedding. The wedding list still included things like salt shaker, microwave, pillow, duvet cover, etc - items they already had.
Ben wrote:
I have been really stingy on the last two that I have been to, and not bought the b & g a gift, as although I was invited to the day, and obviously important, I am not that close to them. Is that a valid excuse, or does it just make me seem like a skin flint?
You still should have got something for them, albeit a cheaper gift.
