How to Buy a Wedding Gift

Wish the lucky pair well with a heartfelt and useful gift.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bridal Registries
• Romantic Gifts
• Specialized Wedding Gifts
• Unique Gifts
• Wedding Albums
• Fine China
• Fine Stemware
• Stationery

1. Find out where the couple has registered by calling a member of the wedding party. You can also call, visit or go online to specific stores to determine where they've registered.

2. Search the wedding registry, making sure you have the full names of both bride and groom, as well as the wedding date, to make the search easier. The registry should give an updated list of gifts the couple hasn't yet received.

3. Select a gift from the registry that is within your price range, even if that means you can buy only one cup and saucer.

4. Have it gift-wrapped, and include an enclosure card with your address to simplify the couple's thank-you writing.

5. Address the gifts to the bride before the wedding, and to both the bride and groom afterward.

6. Send your gift instead of bringing it to the wedding; this is much easier for the wedding party. Most stores will mail it for you, especially if you order it online or by telephone.

7. If you prefer to give money instead of a gift, present it on the day of the ceremony. Make a check payable to both the bride and groom.

Tips & Warnings

• As a rule of thumb, select a gift from the registry since the couple has expressly requested these items. Refrain from buying a print by your favorite artist or an antique cake platter you love unless you are absolutely positive the couple will also love it.
• Consider purchasing a large gift with a group of friends.
• Shop early when buying a gift off the registry. You'll have a wider variety of choices in your price range.
• Avoid monogramming your gift. The couple can't return or exchange a monogrammed gift, and you may not know what names the couple will choose.

[liongato12]

on 6/12/2009 A great wedding gift is a nice Picnic Basket. It's practical, romantic, and anyone would love it. They even have picnic baskets designed specifically to be used as a wedding gift. Here is what I'm talking about: http://www.picnictrend.com/picnic-baskets-1/service-for-two-22/wedding-heart-picnic-basket-47.html

[Becca360]

on 5/15/2009 I like to get the bridal couple towels, but I make them very special by either having their initial embossed on them or I have their initials embroidered on them. To see what I am talking about look here, http://elegantlinenspc.com/towelssc.htm They look like towels from a luxury spa resort. The friends I have bought them for flip out when they open the box. That�s when you know you did good!

[gurnav]

on 4/21/2009 I personally feel you should look at your pocket and spend accordingly. Instead of spending to show off, better is to spend on the honerymoon, of course this is my personal opinion.

[gurnav]

on 4/21/2009 I personally feel you should look at your pocket and spend accordingly. Instead of spending to show off, better is to spend on the honerymoon, of course this is my personal opinion.

on 11/22/2005 My favorite wedding present was an album a friend made with pictures from the wedding, in a high-quality album. Most wedding photographers focus on the wedding party and family, so it was nice to have pictures of my friends at the wedding as well.