wedding gift

[CHH1023]

One of my roommates/friends is getting married next Monday and I'm trying to get him something for his wedding. I was thinking maybe a fancy toolbox set? I don't really know what to get for people's wedding....a gift card? cash?

[Coronet]

Do they have a registry? You could always ask and get them something off that list because then you'd know you're getting them something they want!

[disneysteve]

A wedding gift should be for the couple, not just the guy or the girl. I suspect a toolbox wouldn't meet that guideline.

I agree with going off the registry. Even if you don't get something actually on the registry, reviewing it gives you a sense of the couple's taste and type of things they like.

[JoshuaHeckathorn]

Cash is king! I've never met a newly married couple that isn't happy to receive cash.

[Frugal]

About the only useful wedding gift I got other than cash - lol - was a small set of dishes. It really helped set up the house. I would recommend either cash - which I admit I hate to give as a gift, because it doesn't seem creative - but it really helps newlyweds set up their house.

Kitchen items, depending upon whether they really need them, can help a lot. Pots and pans are always useful.

If you want to be creative, you could give them a gift certificate for services like yard work on a house, or babysitting, etc...something the couple would appreciate.

[alac1980]

if you don't know their needs/wants, i would suggest cash or gift card, or simply approaching them and asking if there is anything in particular they need.

i always forget to budget for gifts

just this past week, i was invited to my sister in law's shower. i spent a mere $45, and was able to get seven beautiful kitchen items. she has a vacation home as well, so between the two places, i'm sure the stuff will come in handy.

i am very good at budgeting when shopping. thankfully i have an eye for good deals.

[CHH1023]

I think I'll just write them a check.....so now I just need to figure out how much money should I give, I just did a little research and people said $200/couple is a norm, is that too little or too much eh?

I'm still in school so I don't have a lot of money to give away.

[CHH1023]

one more question, should I put my check in an empty envelop or along with wedding card?

[wincrasher]

I would think $50 in a nice card with a nice personal comment would be a very nice gesture.

If you are close friends, then they know you are a student and can't afford a big gift, so don't worry.

[bjl584]

Originally Posted by CHH1023

one more question, should I put my check in an empty envelop or along with wedding card?

I would give them cash in a wedding card.

[disneysteve]

Originally Posted by CHH1023

people said $200/couple is a norm, is that too little or too much eh?

I'm still in school so I don't have a lot of money to give away.

Forget what others say. Give what you are comfortable giving and can afford to give.

[dawnwes]

More than I would give for sure.

If it is a particularly close relative or dear friend, I might stretch it to $100. Otherwise, $50 is what I typically give.

Dawn

Originally Posted by CHH1023

I think I'll just write them a check.....so now I just need to figure out how much money should I give, I just did a little research and people said $200/couple is a norm, is that too little or too much eh?

I'm still in school so I don't have a lot of money to give away.

[JoshuaHeckathorn]

Originally Posted by CHH1023

I think I'll just write them a check.....so now I just need to figure out how much money should I give, I just did a little research and people said $200/couple is a norm, is that too little or too much eh?

I'm still in school so I don't have a lot of money to give away.

$50 in a nice card from a student is a generous gift. Give what you can reasonably afford though, even if it's less. Nobody expects students to shell out big money on wedding gifts.

[ktmarvels]

I would be careful writing a check. We were afraid that banks wouldn't accept checks written to boy AND girl new last name. #1 We didn't have a joint account at that time and #2 That wasn't my last name yet legally. One way to get around that I've heard is to address it to boy OR girl new last name. We didn't end up having a problem though but I remember there being a concern. With cash, though, there is no similar concern.

[kalimaniac]

Toolbox!? That's funny. The gift is supposed to be for the couple, not just your buddy.

[rob62521]

Cash is a great gift and don't feel that you have to give $200 if you don't have it...if you don't want to give a cash or check, a gift card at one of the places they have registered, or, a favorite of mine when I got married was to a grocery store. Stocking those shelves can be expensive when you first start out.

[DebbieL]

I'd probably go with $50 in a card. The most I would give (and this would be a very close friend or family member that I'm close to) would be about $100.