Wedding Resources

How much should spend on a wedding gift? The bride and groom are spending $200 per person.? Both my husband and I plan on attending the wedding. If we cover their costs, we would have to give the bride & groom $400. In my opinion, that is one heck of a lot of money. We did not ask them to have such an expensive wedding. On the same token, we do not want to be selfish.

Wedding gift ideas for Groom from Bride? I'm getting married November 15..and I don't have any idea what to get for my fiance as a wedding present. We said we weren't going to do the usual so I don't want to spend alot of money..(since we are already spending so much on the wedding and everything else) maybe ideas of something I could make...any suggestions?

What are some good ideas for a wedding gift from a groom to his bride on the day of?

...trying to think of a gift for the bride and groom from the entire wedding party? We're trying to think of a gift the wedding party can give the bride and groom on their wedding day. Does anyone have any suggestions? They're going to London for their honeymoon, so maybe something they could use there? They already have a guidebook. And the bride doesn't drink so champagne is out. The wedding is Saturday so we don't have much time.

Groom to Bride Wedding Gift? You know how some people say that you should exchange gifts with your partner as bride to groom/groom to bride? I'm all for that, but she's telling me that she wants to exchange them before the wedding, at the rehearsal dinner. She made it clear that I wouldnt be bringing it with me on the honeymoon (i guess it might be too big to carry on a plane...i dunno), so it makes sense for me to wait until we get back from our trip to open our gifts. But she's so adament about the gift exchange at the dinner, and I just don't feel like I want to do it with everyone around. I'd like, just the two of us, alone, in a romantic setting, and not before the wedding. So, I'd like to give her 2 gifts: My original gift I had gotten for her, which I will give to her after we return from the honeymoon, and a very small, inexpensive gift for our exchange that she just has to have! So I'm asking for ideas for a small gift to give to her before the wedding. Any suggestions would be helpful!

What is an appropriate gift from bridesmaid to bride&groom? (shower & wedding)? Should I pick something off the registry for both? I know what I want to get them for one of the things in particular, but it is more expensive, but they want it sooner! Should I do that for the shower in June or make them wait until August. I am the bride's sister. Thank you!

Whats a good Groom to Bride Wedding GIFT? Im getting married next month and i dont know what gift to give my sweetheart? Please any suggestions? I want to give her something original, something she will always remember. ANy ideas? Thank you

when to present the gift to the groom n bride in Indian wedding ? when will be most appropriate to give the gift on the cocktail part, wedding night or reception ?

Is it customary for the guest of a wedding to bring the bride and groom a gift? I'm going to a wedding on the 26th and wondered if it was customary to bring a gift for the bride and groom? How much money is considered alright to bring, especially if someone (like myself and my boyfriend) live on tight budgets?

when does the bride and groom exchange their wedding gift to eachother? I'm getting my husband to be a rolex watch (yes a real one). Do i give it to him the night before so he can wear at the ceremnoy or do i give it to him on our wedding night?

I'm a bridesmaid in my friends wedding. What should I get as a gift for the bride and groom? Do bridesmaids give the bride a special gift in addition to the wedding gift?

Wedding party gifts to the bride and groom? My boyfriend and I are going to his friend's wedding, and we already purchased something (sort of expensive) for them out of their registry. He's a groomsman, and I have also heard that groomsmen traditionally buy an extra gift for the groom. Is this universal? Seems like it would be expecting a lot of money from us/him with a wedding gift, tux rental, travel expenses, AND a groomsman gift.

Wedding Gifts From Bride To Groom & Vice Versa? I am getting married on 30th April this year in Barbados and would love to buy my husband to be a little something to show my appreciation of his love. Do people generally still buy their husbands / wives to be gifts for their wedding? If so, any ideas on what I could buy him? He doesn't need a watch as I bought him one for Xmas and he doesn't wear jewellery. I dont think he is buying me anything, as we agreed not to, but I would love to get him a little something, any ideas? We did agree not to buy, but he is a nightmare for saying that then buying something. So what do I do? Funnily enough I was thinking about getting a tatoo with his name on it as he has a heart on his chest with my name on it! I think I might go for the sexy lingerie for the wedding night maybe? Like the dog tags idea, especially as he is ex military!

Bride and Groom wedding gifts? Is it customary for the bride and groom to get each other gifts for there wedding day? Also what would be a good idea for a gift? Can't go wrong with jewelry right?

What is the standard for bride and groom gifts on the wedding day? I thought the groom was supposed to get the bride a gift. Is the bride also supposed to get the groom a gift?

What do I get my fiancee for a wedding gift? Isn't the bride and groom supposed to exchange gifts? and no, i can't afford a rolex.

What wedding gifts do the bride and groom get for their parents? What is a good present to give to my parents and the grooms parents for planning and paying for our wedding? i have no ideas on this one

What are some original ideas for gifts for the wedding party (from the groom & bride)? limited budget

What are some unique, sentimental yet inexpensive wedding gifts for the bride/groom to give to thier parents?

need to know more about tradition of bride & groom gift exhcange before wedding?

perfect wedding gift for both bride and groom? price range £50 for both. they are my house mates the weddind is in 3 weeks

Looking for a gift idea for a second wedding for both Bride and Groom ? My friend- mid 40's is getting remarried . They have both been married before and have all the houseful appliances they need. It is a small wedding [ 40ish people ] and giving cash would be tacky. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance.

My 3 sons are ring bearers in the same wedding, any gift suggestions for the bride and groom? I would like each of my boys to get something for the new couple. The bride has been their baby sitter since they were born. The boys are now 10, 8, and 5. They love her dearly and the wedding is a very exciting day for all 3. We have known the family for at least 12 years and want to get them somethign nice, but not spend a fortune, since we are already paying for 3 identical little tuxes. Thanks for any help! I would like each of my boys to get something for the new couple. The bride has been their baby sitter since they were born. The boys are now 10, 8, and 5. They love her dearly and the wedding is a very exciting day for all 3. We have known the family for at least 12 years and want to get them somethign nice, but not spend a fortune, since we are already paying for 3 identical little tuxes. All 3 boys are in the weddign because..How could she (the bride) possibly pick just one when she loves them all equally. Our youngest sone will actually be the one carrying the ring. Thanks for any help!

What is the best place where I can custom order an elegant wedding album as a gift for the bride and groom? My cousin's wedding is coming up and he is already getting many gifts and lots of money, I wanted to buy them something special so I thought of the wedding album idea. I want it done professionally and custom made maybe with their name on it or something. So, what's the best place for me to do this? ALSO If you have any other ideas for special gifts instead please let me know. Thanks in advance!

bengali married women please answer - bengali wedding tatto (gifts from groom's family to bride) sarees? as wedding gifts, if i get 1 cheap printed cotton saree, 1 cheap printed synthetic saree, one printed silk saree without blouse piece ( i was told it did not come with blouse piece, though it was the only saree i have seen in a long time that (supposedly) came without one), and a reception saree from well-off in-laws (they have a flat in a big city, a car, and travel by plane), can/should i be offended? also, they said it is traditional for the bride to keep at least part her jewelry in her in-laws' locker - though we do not live with them - anyone else heard of this "tradition"? also, they said the sarees they gave were the kind that are traditionally given to the bride - anyone heard of this "tradition" either? they asked me for 15,000 rupees for buying gifts for my sister-in-law, is this "tradition" or dowry? we had a love marriage, not arranged. but my in-laws are such emotional blackmailers and competent brainwashers that i cannot distinguish "tradition" from manipulation.

What's a good wedding gift to get for both bride and groom? What I'm looking for is just one gift -- but that can be benefited from both of them. Now...I'm not close with the bride--but simply know her as my hair stylist for 3 years. I don't know the groom at all...never even seen him. **************** If you were a GUY (as this gift will be coming from a guy given the situation explained above)--what would you give???? ***************** Side note: I'm just trying to help a friend out with some gift ideas....any help is most appreciated! ;-)

do you take a gift to a second wedding, its second wedding for both bride and groom.? my nephew is getting married for the second time. his bride has also been married. they sent no formal invitations. we were not even invited personnally by him but by his grandmother(my motherinlaw) This is going to be held at his grandparents home. we were told 4 days ago about the wedding and it is happening in 2 days from today. He has only been divorced less than a month. do we take a gift to the wedding or send it later.

what would be a nice wedding gift for the bride to give her groom? Thanks for all the ideas! (except for the divorce) I was thinking of a pair of Oakleys...would that be a good wedding gift?

Wedding Gifts Between the Bride and the Groom? So my buddy at work is getting married in a week, and I am usually his "go-to" person for weird customs and etiquette, but this one has me stumped; Apparently, his bride-to-be made mention of a gift exchange between the bride and groom, and that she has already selected her gift to him. He, on the other hand, is CLUELESS about this custom, and has NO idea what would be considered an appropriate gift. Needless to say, we are both convinced this is another "Hallmosrk Conspiracy". This is where I turn to the Answers community and help bail him out. What would be, according to this custom, an appropriate gift for the groom-to-be, to give his future blushing bride. Thanks in advance for your help!!!

When do the bride and groom open their wedding gifts? OK the place we registared with automatically mails the gifts to us. Is it ok to open the gifts before the wedding? My mother is telling me we should open the gifts at the reception?!?!?! I have never seen a bride and groom do that. But should we open before, during the reception, or when we get back from our honeymoon? Also what is kosher? and what is tradition with this part?

When writing the "To:" on a wedding gift tag, what is the appropriate way to write the bride & groom's names? Also, where should the gift tag be attached, and should a card be included with the gift or separately?

wedding gift-bride's name first or grooms? We are engraving a wedding gift and wondering if the bride's name comes first or grooms? We do not like the Mr. and Mrs. so were going to use first names...I am related to the groom?? ideas??

Did you give your husbands a wedding gift on wedding day or is it just the groom who gives the bride a gift? And if so, what did you get them? What can I get for my fiance on our wedding day. We both don't want to spend much money.

wedding gift from the matron of honour? i am the matron of honour in an upcoming wedding. the bride and groom are requesting no gifts of any type as they have all they need including money. instead they will be giving gifts to the guests. as the matron of honour should this no gift request be honored by me as well or is a token gift ok to give? i don't want to offend their request but i did have a gift in mind for them. would it be rude if i gave them one?

Wedding gift assistance for newly sober (drug and alcohol) bride and groom? I'll be attending a wedding (which probably shouldn't be happening) for a family member soon. Both he and his bride are recovering from alcohol and drug abuse. Not even sober for 3 months yet. Anyway, I don't want to give them cash or even gift cards (which could be sold to other people for cash, something they've done a lot of). They aren't registered anywhere, they both have had houses of their own in the past so they have a lot of housewares. Any ideas that don't involve items that are easily cashed in? Kathy N. -- I understand where you're coming from on the respect thing and I wish I could give them that respect but they worked really hard to lose it. Really we're going for the groom's mother, to support her since this is a tough time for her. When the two of them decided to take advantage of the one person left in the family who would open her home to him by stealing credit cards belonging to my dead uncle and charging $6000, I lost any desire to extend respect to them. This is just one thing they've done to our family -- if you want another highlight, he got a friend of his to come into my mother's house and hold up my brother at gun point. I really don't even want to get them a gift (and wouldn't feel too bad not getting one since he didn't get me one for my wedding) but feel like I should.

What is an ideal wedding gift for the bride and the groom? Two of my teachers at school are getting married. Yes, with each other. The wedding is in two weeks. And I really need to buy the most wonderful gift ever. The thing is, I'm really great with the female teacher (let's call her Miss F). Almost like friends. And I was the first few people that she told that she was getting married. And I also get a personal invite. The rest of the school just got some fliers. It's like your best friend getting married. It really need to be SPECIAL but not too pricey. I'm not that close with the male teacher (let's call him Mr N). In fact, he never thought me anything. But lately I've been really close with him too because I'm friend with Miss F. Both of them are like really young (about 25 years old, I'm sure)... So any ideas what I can get them? I'm thinking about getting one item for Mr N and another item for Miss F. Something that'll last. Maybe like perfumes, or song albums, or maybe a tie and a scarf. What do you think? Be specific...Names, brands, etc will be great help. Please consider their age as well. Thanks.

When you get married do you have to buy your future bride/groom a gift for the wedding night or day?

The Best wedding party gifts you have received from the Bride and Groom? I am trying to figure out what to get my wedding party..I know you can get the boring jewlery or make-up compact..but I was wanting to do something different..I was thinking personalized bags with their names on them and different things that each girl would like..any other ideas..Let me know what the best gift you have received from a wedding...favors...gifts..anything let me know!!!:)

What is an ideal gift to get the bride and groom for a goth wedding? Can anyone help me out here please? I'm a bit clueless. Well, a lot clueless actually! Thanks. X I know they're normal people and need towels and stuff but they do not have a registry. I would just like to get them something special for their special day - something a bit different. X

so what should the groom give the bride for her gift on the wedding day, and what should the bride give him? i know usually the groom gives like jewlery or something like that, but i want to be differnt any ideas?

When do the bride and groom exchange wedding gifts? Before or after the wedding?

is it true that groom has to give a "wedding gift" to the bride on wedding day? isnt the ring a gift enough?

Bride & Groom Funny Wedding Day gifts.? Has anyone any suggestion for gifts to give to the bride and groom on their wedding day and sayings which go with them. Eg a mouse trap for birth contro. Or a Tyrone crystal box with broken glass in and drop it as you give it to them. Hope you get the gist any suggestions welcome. I know they are bachelor type presents but you dont know the couple or their family so this thing goes down at their weddings.

what would be the perfect gift fom the groom to the bride on thier wedding day?

Wedding gift? Treated terrible at wedding rehearsal dinner and wedding. Bride throws a temper tantrum at rehearsal dinner, runs off crying. She tells her soon to be hubby my husband and his sister cornered her? Bride is step sister to my husband and his sister. Never had close contact with bride or husband, but somehow was invited to the wedding. Bad relations between my husbands mom and bride (her step daughter). Nevertheless, her soon to be husband calls my husband pathetic etc....at rehearsal dinner and they proceed to leave their own party. Brides dad, says she calls shortly after the big fight, and wants to know if we are still going to the wedding. We are expecting an apology, but are told not to mingle with groom, bride, and grooms family once at the wedding. We put a stop payment on our wedding present check. Now we are told that we should of not done that . That we should of been bigger than that. We have never been treated that bad in our lives? We went to the wedding, and was told there by the her father AKA: step dad not to mingle....mind you we know absolutely no one at this wedding, we drove 7 hours, paid for a hotel 2night stay...

Do I need to send a gift to the bride and groom even if I'm not able to attend the wedding? I got invited to a wedding (college friend of fiancees) that we arent attending because my cousins wedding is on the same day. Do we still need to send a gift?

Should the groom traditionaly get a gift for the bride for the wedding?

What is a good gift for a groom to give a bride for their wedding?

I'm looking for a good site that offers unique wedding gift idea's for the bride and groom?

What is a good wedding gift to give to your groom? I know before most weddings the groom will send the bride a gift. What should I send the groom?

can i give a gift card for a wedding present for the store the bride and groom are registered at? i looked at their registrey online and a lot of stuff says image unavaliable and i was gonna order it online but i had my debit card number stolen so my bank account is froze. the wedding is on saturday and so would it be tacky if i went the store where they are registerd at and just buy them like a $25.00 gift card (i'm poor).

what is the perfect gift to get your best friends for their wedding? bride and groom?

As the groom, what should I get my bride for a surprise gift for our wedding? I need some ideas because I am fried. Looking to spend $500 or less. Thanks.

What wedding gift should a bride buy her groom? I have heard that brides buy their future husbands a gift to give him after the wedding and he does the same for her. What kind of gifts are these?

What are really great wedding gift ideas for bride and groom?

For a nepali wedding, what "gifts" does the bride need to offer to the groom and his family? Hi, I was just wondering what types of gifts does a bride need to offer to her future in laws and to her husband-to-be? This would be for a Nepali bhudist wedding =) Any info would be aprecieted.

Wedding gift suggestions for the groom…? It's a tradition that the bride and groom exchange gifts on their wedding day… What should I give him on this special day…? I welcome your suggestions.

I forgot to give the bride & groom their wedding present on the wedding day? I was in the bridal party(1 of the brides maids). On the wedding day everything was so crazy I'm supprised we all even made it. I left the wedding gift card in a bag that was in my car, when we went to the ceremony in a limo, then the reception, I realized I didn't have the gift. Later the next day, I found it. I figured the newlyweds were busy with he honeymoon & all so I didn't bother calling them. 2 weeks have gone by & I almost forgot to give it to them again! I don't see them that often, so . . . should I still give it to them when I see them maybe 1-2 months from now? It's cash. I just didn't want to drop it off with anyone.

What is a good gift for the groom to give the bride on the day of the wedding? Something special, less than 100 dollars.

How should wedding guests be told that the bride and groom do not need/expect any wedding gifts? We feel like we own enough stuff already (and are packed in a small apartment). Also, a lot of the guests will be 25-30, and don't have a lot of extra income to spend.

do the parents of the groom buy a gift for the bride and groom, even though we contributed to the wedding?

Should you take cash to a Japanese wedding? If so, are the bride and groom expected to reciprocate? If I'm going to a Japanese wedding I've been told that I should take cash as a gift, and that it should be new and folded. Is this right? I've also been told that bride and groom are supposed to reciprocate your gift - and that they will give you something to the value of about a third of your gift. Is this true? If so, do they give cash or a gift? And at the wedding, or later?

An Appropriate Wedding Gift from an American visiting the Irish Couple? I am friends with both the bride and groom (closer to the bride). He's actually from India and she's from Ireland & the wedding will be a "traditional" Irish Catholic wedding. They've both lived in the US for the past 10 years, so it wouldn't be overly special if I brought something specifically "american" over to Ireland for them. So I was thinking of going the other route, to go with their theme of a traditional Irish Catholic wedding. But as I am not an Irish national, nor am I catholic, what would be a good gift? Any ideas?

On a wedding gift check who is shown as the payee? The bride ,or groom or both?