Going to a wedding for most of you can be simply mean spending a lot of money -
from travel and transportation to what you will wear. But none of it
causes as much anxiety as the wedding gift. You must be thinking will your friends think you
are cheap if you buy them an
inexpensive wedding gift? Or are there good
solutions that the happy couple will love, never knowing how cheap your
wedding present was?
Think positively that i
nexpensive wedding gifts can be wonderful creative presents that
show the bride and groom how much you were thinking about them and what
they would like. Most couples will have registered for presents that
span many price ranges. You may be surprised to find something you can
afford there. Otherwise, consider home making the gifts by yourself - your friends will
appreciate the time and heart you put into your wedding gift.
Some inexpensive wedding gift ideas:
- Take a few kitchen gadgets, serving spoons, or a few gourmet
ingredients. Afterall, most newlyweds need kitchen basics like mixing
bowls, kitchen towels and slotted spoons. Tie together with a pretty
bow. It will cost about $20-$30
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Kitchen Gadgets wedding gift |
- A more simple but creative inexpensive wedding gifts, frame their wedding invitation. Buy a pretty frame, and ideally a mat
as well. You could also consider framing a favorite poem about love or
marriage, or one of their wedding readings. This is a gift they'll see and appreciate often. $5-$50
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Frame their wedding invitation as wedding gift |
- A bottle of wine or a bottle of liquor could be a good choice. Talk to your wine merchant
about a bottle of wine that will be at its best in 10 or 20 years time.
Tie a note to the bottle saying that it is meant to be shared on their
10th or 20th wedding anniversary.
- Cook book, ingredients for a romantic dinner. This could be a couple of candles
tied with a pretty ribbon, a jar of high quality spaghetti sauce and a
box of pasta, with a dessert kit like this one they can make together.
If that gets too expensive for you, some nice candles with a note about
the romantic dinners they'll enjoy together will work well also.
$5-$35- Ingredients for a romantic dinner. This could be a couple of candles
tied with a pretty ribbon, a jar of high quality spaghetti sauce and a
box of pasta, with a dessert kit like this one they can make together.
If that gets too expensive for you, some nice candles with a note about
the romantic dinners they'll enjoy together will work well also.
It will cost about $5-$35
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Cook book wedding gift |
- Towels can be very effectively useful and
inexpensive wedding gift. And,
they fill up a big box, making your gift look a little splashier. If a
set of towels is out of your price range, why not get one big luxurious
bath sheet and a bottle of bubble bath. You might even throw in a few
votive candles to make the gift extra romantic. $10-$75
- If you knew that they are going to a beach on their honeymoon, a beach blanket, some
sunscreen, and a frisbee packaged in a low-cost bag can be a thoughtful
and fun gift. Just make sure they open it before they buy these
essentials for themselves. around $30
-Newlyweds are usually searching for cheap date ideas. Why not give them a
movie night? Buy a romantic comedy or another favorite movie, add in
some microwave popcorn, and perhaps a blanket to cuddle up under or a
big bowl to serve the popcorn. $10-$40
- Magazine subscriptions are one kind of gifts that keep on giving. You might choose
a home making magazine like Real Simple or Good Housekeeping, a
crowd-pleaser like National Geographic, or a magazine that is particular
to their interests. $8-$50