Don't leave the bride and groom stuck with unwanted gifts
after the wedding -- gift giving is a cinch when you know
what to look for. Here's how to select the perfect present.
Check Their Registry
Good news for gift-givers: You can be totally sure the couple
will love your present if you buy them something they picked
out themselves. Most couples register at a few different
stores for items in a wide range of prices. Registries are
also super-convenient for the shopper -- many stores let you
buy the gift online and ship directly to the couple.
Knot Note: If you're buying online, remember to factor in the
price of shipping to the final cost.
How do you know where they've registered? A couple's registry
info is usually listed on their wedding website or bridal
shower invitations. You could also try The Knot's registry
locator, or call the couple's parents or bridal party
members. As a last resort, you could ask the couple directly.
If you go to the store, bring a printed copy of the couple's
online registry (though you might not need it, since many
places have in-store computers that allow you to print out
the couple's wish list). After you buy the gift, make sure
the cashier takes the item off their registry list when you
checkout, to avoid duplicate gifts.
Buying Off-Registry
Be careful! You may be certain that the crystal bowl on
display at that cute boutique will match perfectly with their
crystal wine glasses, but ten other guests might have the
same idea. The couple could be left with hundreds of dollars
of credit at an obscure store, or even worse, ten matching
crystal bowls! Take a look at their registry and familiarize
yourself with their style. The bride may have adored
everything pink during her college years, but if she plans to
decorate their place with bold reds and greens after the
wedding, you run the risk of buying something that won't fit
in, no matter how cute it is on the shelf. If you do decide
to choose your own gift, make sure to include all store
information (a business card should work) and a gift receipt
in the package.
Help With Their Honeymoon
Is the couple planning a trip to Paris? Treat them to dinner
at a famous restaurant, such as Altitude 95 in the Eiffel
Tower. If they're visiting a place you're familiar with, give
them a gift certificate to a local attraction or store that
you loved, or traveler's checks and a note with an insider
tip for a dish they have to try, like the fantastic risotto
at a tiny bistro in Florence.
Indulge Their Interests
While kitchen gadgets, bathroom towels, and bedroom linens
are staples on any registry, they might seem a little
impersonal. If you're close to the bride and groom and see
that many of their big-ticket registry items have been
purchased, consider a gift tailored to their personalities.
If the couple is avid skiers, buy them a weekend at a
favorite ski lodge, or a gift certificate to a local ski
shop. If hiking is their hobby, put together a package of
goodies (like trail mix and a portable GPS device) to use on
their next trip to a national park.
If All Else Fails . . .
There's nothing wrong with a cash gift. There's no hard-and-
fast rule for the amount to give, but here's a good way to
figure out how much to spend. If you're going to give cash,
think of a cute way to deliver the dough -- if the money is
for their honeymoon, include a luggage tag with the gift, and
if they're about to make a down payment on a new home, give
them a card that's shaped like a key. The couple is sure to
be thankful, and you'll be known as a great gift-giving
guest!
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