Help! Wedding present on a budget!

SarahNeedle1872

We are going to a wedding at the beginning of March (OH's cousin) and I have absolutely no idea what to buy! There was no wedding list with the invitation...
I don't know them especailly well, and have no idea what they like/don't like.... they are already living together so its not like they're even setting up home together too.

Ideally I don't want to spend more than about £30.... does anyone have any suggestions.....?

Thanks

Sarah x

miss*whisper

Gift tokens (I did this for my cuz who married in Oct) or vouchers for a meal out at at restaurant near where they live?

sukysue

I'd buy them things that they can always do with like a bale of really nice towels/ Egyption cotton sheets/cutlery set in a box /set of cut glasses(argos got some good deals on at mo) or a couple of bottles of really good champagne (some good offers out there tattingers 17 quid in teskies) .Like the following sorry don't know how to do links next best thing though!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8012090/Trail/searchtext>CUTLERY+SET.htm

Miss_Kitty_Fantastico

if in doubt i give a terramundi pot

i think you can get personalised ones now - so you could get their names, date of wedding etc

it means that they can save up for a special occasion - and will think of you when they empty it and have their treat

give me a shout if you need me to dig out a website

hth

mum2one

£30 is a fair sum to spend on a wedding present, have they done a gift list yet?

What about something personal. my friend got married last yr, money bit tight, but in one of the card shop found a box - based on memory box for weddings, think it was £7.00, the bride was over the moon with it, she hadnt seen anything like that b4.

A few brownie points earned. x

Nenen

SarahNeedle1872 wrote: »

There was no wedding list with the invitation...
Sarah x

Maybe they're of the old school (like me) who think it is impolite to send a gift list with invitations and only give a gift list to people who specifically ask for it! I'd definitely ask them if they have a list or do as pps have suggested and get something that we all need like towels or glasses.I also love the idea of the terramundi pot.

Another idea, if you (or anyone you know ...and you could always try your local craft guild or WI) is able to press flowers, then a friend of mine (who is a pensioner and does this) always offers to make a pressed-flower picture from some of the flowers from the bouquet or table decorations etc at the wedding. The only cost is the frame (lovely ones can always be found at bargain prices if you hunt around). If done well these pictures can be a really lovely memento and the time and effort that goes into making this is so much more valuable than money!

SarahNeedle1872

Miss_Kitty_Fantastico wrote: »

if in doubt i give a terramundi pot

i think you can get personalised ones now - so you could get their names, date of wedding etc

it means that they can save up for a special occasion - and will think of you when they empty it and have their treat

give me a shout if you need me to dig out a website

hth

If u could, that would be great, thanks!

SarahNeedle1872

Thank you everyone, some great suggestions!

princesspoppypop

Here are a few more ideas

Take a few kitchen gadgets,pretty 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.

Frame their wedding invitation. Buy a pretty frame or have this done at a picture framing shop. 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.

A bottle of wine. 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.

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. 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.

You could make a coffee and biscuits gift up too, buy some pretty mugs, some luxury coffee (try whittards) some luxury shortbread or other biscuits and some quality tea towels. Present this in a gift box or basket with lots of ribbon.

This is really nice too

http://www.funkyhampers.com/hamper/boxwedding/wedding-gift-box.html

Hope this helps :j



Towels can be an incredibly useful and inexpensive wedding gift. And, they fill up a big hamper basket, 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.

http://www.webhampers.com/acatalog/info_551.html

If 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.

Newlyweds are often looking 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.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/invt/5530401097160&bklist

Magazine subscriptions are gifts that keep on giving. You might choose a home making magazine like Real Simple or Good Housekeeping, or a magazine that is particular to their interests.

http://www.letssubscribe.com/catalogue/magazines?gclid=COHNvpavuZECFQxKQgod5zrNCw

alison6692

Hiya x

We got married in 2006 and my advice - Avoid wine glasses and champagne -we got load, ha ha!
ooh and avoid photoframes - we ended up with loads of these too.

Don't want to sound like we weren't greatful its just such a waste of peoples money.

One couple got us a box of his and hers things which was soo lovely - they were all wrapped in brown paper - Pink ribbon for me and blue ribbon for hubby. We had things like bath bombs, keyrings, pink and blue oven gloves, CD's made for us with songs they thought we would like. That was a really lovely gift.

Also another couple made us a posh "breakfast in bed" hamper which is very yummy - had lovely jams, mini bottles of champers, that kind of stuff.

How about prepaying for this - A paperweight made from the flowers of the brides bouquet? CLICK

These are cute CLICK

What about filling one of these Cupcake Trinket Box - someone did this for my friend - it fits 20 x £1 coins.


HTH

Alison x

queenb1981

You could make them a big hamper of useful things.