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Wedding gifts

  • 16-06-2008 10:17pm
    #1
    jillyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭


    Hi

    I am attending a wedding in two weeks (full meal) and its my first ever proper wedding.Its one of my close friends from school though we've not been very close since we left (4 years ago).

    I've just finished college 3 weeks ago so i'm unemployed. but i don't want to be stingy when it comes to a gift.should i spend €100 or get a cheaper (but looks dear) gift?

    My boyfriend is coming too but he's in the same boat as me (just out of college and unemplyed). He doesn't know the couple that well so i'm not expecting him to contribute to the gift.

    Also we've booked expensive accomodation (no choice as they was nothing else available), got a dress and need spending money while there.

    thanks


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  • #2
    barbiegirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭barbiegirl


    My best mate got married just as I was finishing college so like you I had no money. I got her a lovely set of Newbridge Silver Steak knives and forks, they cost me €50 and she was very happy with them. Also concert tickets for when they return from honeymoon are good, as are vouchers for a local restaurant as it gives them something to look forward to.
    I'm sure your friend understands the financial constraints and as a bride to be I know we see presents as a bonus not a necessary, so hopefully they'll be similarily minded.
    Nobody would ever want you to go beyond your means so live within them and enjoy the day.


  • #3
    lauratkd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭lauratkd


    One of my best friends got married recently and as a gift I sang for her wedding (obviously not an option for everyone!) but also wanted to give her something so i didn't feel like a cheap skate!! Didn't want to give cash or buy an "expensive" present because I thought it might embarrass her a bit so I bought her a tree!!!

    Yes I know it might sound a bit funny but it's actually a nice thought, they planted it in a special place in their garden and it blooms lovely white flowers around the time of the wedding so hopefully it will add something special to their anniversaries for many years to come!

    When my little sister was born, my parents were given a tree also and she had a photo taken beside it every year.


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