Are They Expecting Cash? Wedding Couple another Re... - Page 2

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

@Mindy D At some point, people do not need more stuff. Either a nice card with a restaurant gift card, or maybe a watercolor painting (make it on the small side) of their new home. Or, a pretty front-door wreath, and they are not inexpensive. If they have a favorite charity, a donation. Don't overdo it.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@tansy wrote:
If there’s no registry, maybe they do not want cash either. I like the restaurant gift certificate in a card idea if you decide you want to give something.

@tansy To me this is the only appropriate thing to give. A night out. If they have downsized and have a new house they surely do NOT want stuff.

Just a nice congrats card and a nice out is a thoughtful gife and will be very welcome. Don't give them a "oh what will we do with that" gift especially if they just downsized.

sann · ‎05-30-2012

A selection of QVC wine. You could have it shipped to them.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

At their stage/status in life with multiple previous weddings/showers/gifts for both sides, I'm surprised that they expect gifts.

I would make a charitable contribution in their name.

If there's a charitable cause that they care about or choose a reputable charity yourself.

They wouldn't complain, that would be too tacky.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

Given the fact that this is not a first marriage for either of them, I would say they aren't registered because they already have duplicates of everything they already need and don't want or need more stuff.

This is just my own opinion and feeling - a donation to a charity, any charity, in their name is the worst gift ever unless it was something they specifically asked for.

Nancy Drew · ‎03-11-2010

If they have so much money they can get their own roomba. I would just gift wine or a fancy frame, crystal vase or something along that line.

Wrong is still wrong just because you benefited from it.

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

How old and going on 2nd & 3rd marriage & plenty of $? If this is a close friend why are you asking? I think giving a gift to a couple with this background wouldn't be appropriate. A card, a bottle of champagne. Wouldn't go overboard. KISS.

Allegheny · ‎03-19-2010

They may not want gifts as others mentioned. Have you gotten the invitation yet? I have seen some invitations that include a card listing couples' favorite charity/organization in lieu of gifts.

Otherwise I agree a card and gift certificate to a fine dining establishment.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@ahoymate wrote:
How old and going on 2nd & 3rd marriage & plenty of $? If this is a close friend why are you asking? I think giving a gift to a couple with this background wouldn't be appropriate. A card, a bottle of champagne. Wouldn't go overboard. KISS.

I’m asking because this seems strange to me and I just don’t want to come right out and say, “Do you want a gift.”