Present for about-to-be-married man

onlyroz
onlyroz Posts: 17,661 Forumite
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My boss is getting married soon and I'm going to organise a whip-round. I'd expect to raise maybe £50-100. What do you think I should get him? I'm thinking something silly like "just married" fluffy dice, and then a gift voucher for a department store - but I'm open to better ideas.
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  • gettingtheresometime
    gettingtheresometime Posts: 6,911 Forumite
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    A bottle of fizz & the rest in cash? (I don't really like vouchers - smacks of didn't know what to buy you but I'm forcing you to spend it in X)

    Alternatively if you can get hold of their wedding list, something off that?
  • choccyface2006
    choccyface2006 Posts: 2,304 Forumite
    I bought brother the Haynes manual of marriage:

    http://www.halfmoonbay.co.uk/graphics_cache/b/d/7438-bkhy04-3-600.jpg (he's a mechanic!) :D

    And an olive tree so if they have a falling out they can cut a branch and extend it to the other! The poor thing might be bare now!:rotfl:

    Sarah
  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,357 Forumite
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    What line of business is your boss in? (and how old?) It might be nice to get something that the couple can both appreciate.
    A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.
  • onlyroz
    onlyroz Posts: 17,661 Forumite
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    Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »
    What line of business is your boss in? (and how old?) It might be nice to get something that the couple can both appreciate.
    He's about 34 and he's a software manager. I don't know what his fiancee does.
  • Red-Squirrel_2
    Red-Squirrel_2 Posts: 4,341 Forumite
    If you know where they're going on honeymoon maybe some of the local currency?
  • paddy's_mum
    paddy's_mum Posts: 3,977 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    In a similar situation, I gave the couple a pretty lined basket containing a bottle of champers, two quality champagne flutes and a flower arrangement, delivered after they returned from honeymoon.

    I'm told it came at just the right time when the couple were feeling a bit flat after all the wedding excitement ... and it kept that honeymoon feeling going! :D
  • hazyjo
    hazyjo Posts: 15,470 Forumite
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    Fortnum & Mason hamper (https://www.fortnumandmason.com/t/categories/hampers/price-range/51-to-100?sort=priceLH) (listed low-high / £51-100). Definitely get one with a basket.


    I won one once and was over the moon - display it on top of my fridge like a yuppie LOL. Am sure it's put a grand or so on my house and added to the desirability (JOKING before someone goes off on one lol!).


    Jx
    2023 wins: *must start comping again!*
  • amistupid
    amistupid Posts: 55,997 Forumite
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    onlyroz wrote: »
    Present for about-to-be-married man

    A sympathy card. :)
    In memory of Chris Hyde #867
  • onlyroz
    onlyroz Posts: 17,661 Forumite
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    amistupid wrote: »
    A sympathy card. :)

    Cheeky ;) ..
  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,357 Forumite
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    An internet-connected sex toy.

    (And take a note of the logon details before you wrap it, then everyone in the office can log on and see how the honeymoon's going.)
    A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.
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