zeela76 asked:
I am attending a wedding this weekend of a friend of mine, and she knows we don’t have a lot of money. Can I get away with just a card? Any suggestions for a small present? Help!
I am attending a wedding this weekend of a friend of mine, and she knows we don’t have a lot of money. Can I get away with just a card? Any suggestions for a small present? Help!
i wouldn’t give just a card. A card and a $20 gift card to a store she likes or resturant is fine. Even a $15 gift card is better than just a card.
What is your budget? $10, $20? Try going to a discount store like Marshalls, Costco, Ross, Outlet store and find something. They usually have china, crystal frames, etc.
Try a card and a picture frame. You do not have to give them a present especially if your circumstances do not allow.
I would give them a card. And look at doing something nice for them, even if you can’t afford much. If they are going away for a honeymoon, you could have them a picnic basket filled with snacks, or a simple dinner waiting on their front steps when they get home.
If either of them have kids, give them a coupon for one nights babysitting free of charge.
Sometimes, little things like that mean even more than expensive gifts.
its your frend she will understand but not just a card. maybe a card on the bag that says congrats to…. from….. and then get a cute frame or cups or plates or coastars or something small that they will actually use and get it at like wallmart or tjmax or ross or somethng of that category.
i would spend the 3 dollars that you would spend on the card, on the actual gift and then there you go
Give them a card. At the very least, you want to acknowledge their wedding even if you can’t afford a gift.
Do you have a digital camera? Take a camera with you to the wedding. Take snapshots during all the festivities. Print out 50 photos when Walgreens has their 10 cents sale. Make a small scrapbook and include these photos. Mail to the bride after the wedding.
I did this shortly before I become disabled as money was SO tight. It turned out to be a thrill for the groom because I got a shot of his aunt and uncle. They both passed away not long afterwards. The bride loved seeing candid photos. All told my scrapbook and photos cost me $11 with tax.
For another couple, I waited until they got home and gave them a couple of loaves of homemade cranberry bread since it freezes well (seems I don’t know anybody who bakes anymore except me).
my funds are that great either and i give a card and visa gift card.
A card is always good, maybe try to get them something little like a picture frame. Also, if you had more time, you could make them something. If you’re planning on getting them something later when you have a bit more money put up….then write them a nice note in the card and if you have a funny or goofy relationship with this friend, leave her an IOU for a present to follow. And take just a few pictures of the bridge and groom and the wedding party and take them to Wal-Mart and have them turned into photo magnets. Voila! Magnets for their fridge!
I’m sure it might be tacky to leave an IOU if you go by standard wedding ettiquette, but if you have that sort of relationship with that friend, it’ll be fine. Standard wedding ettiquette is lame at times anyway.
I think it is always appropriate to give a gift for a wedding, regardless of how tight money is – and especially if you are attending.
She what they need on their registry (if they have one) and choose something simple. Or go out and buy her a photo album or a nice vase – at least something to show that you care. A fun gift for a wedding couple might be a gift card to their favorite restaurant or a movie card – something they can do together after they’re married. And again, you don’t need to spend much, even $30 would do. But you don’t show up to a wedding with just a card – that is downright rude.
A card will do just fine.
What about a (cheap) bottle of wine with a restaurant gift certificate attached? Classy, not expensive, and sure to be enjoyed by the couple.
If you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it. Give them a card. Acknowledge their occasion.
Do they like tea or flavored gourmet coffees? How about picking up something they both like and include a couple of tea cups if you can get them cheap enough.
It seems that it is really a puzzled question. But in my opinion, give a present to a friend is not a question with money, the most important thing is that you can express your feeling, it is enough.
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For 20-25, you can still pick up something nice -
If your friend understands that you do not have a lot of money, you can test the waters by asking them what they want and just explain that times are tough, if they are your friends they will understand.
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good luck