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ILoveChoo · Hermes

need wedding gift help!

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

what's your budget?

ILoveChoo · Hermes

Um, probably $100-150 ish?

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

How about some nice wine glasses and a bottle? If they are still in college they are probably used to plastic cups and Franzia so that would be a nice gift.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

Farrah wrote:

How about some nice wine glasses and a bottle? If they are still in college they are probably used to plastic cups and Franzia so that would be a nice gift.

that was my first thought too, but then I remembered they dont drink.

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

ILoveChoo wrote:

Farrah wrote:

How about some nice wine glasses and a bottle? If they are still in college they are probably used to plastic cups and Franzia so that would be a nice gift.

that was my first thought too, but then I remembered they dont drink.

GAH!! That rules out a boat load of options. Hmmmm, how about a nice chip and dip set or some nice glass tumblers and a glass pitcher?

jettie · Kate Spade

What about a small kitchen appliance - blender, toaster oven, crockpot, etc. If they are starting from scratch you could probably get just about anything for their new place.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

crockpot is a great idea, everyone I know who owns one raves about it. also, how about supersoft, quality thread count sheets?

also, if it's a bridal shower gift, does that mean you're getting them a separate wedding gift as well?

gingembre1 · Kate Spade

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the George Foreman grill with removeable plates. Seriously, it has changed my life. It has actually made me cook at home rather than going out to eat, it's super fast, easy to clean, and I can't say enough good things about it.

Also, a pressure cooker. A nice blender is nice to have around as well.

Seriously though. I don't use anything more than I use the George.

Alikat · Kate Spade

Hmm here are some of my favorite items from my wedding last year:

-stainless steel pots & pans
-everyday dishes (Fiestaware!) & servingware
-lux towels & sheets
-kitchen appliances

If you still feel stumped, you really can't go wrong with a gift card or cash. I loved the cash gifts smile

Suasoria · Chanel

Small appliances are good. If they're in college, maybe a kick-ass coffee pot?

A popcorn popper, some gourmet popcorn, a big bowl and some DVDs or Blockbuster gift certificates?

Whatever it is, I would get it from someplace like Target so it's easy for them to return/exchange for something they may need more.

Kel · Coach

One of those grills. They are a lifesaver. I registered for the I think Cusinart one it has removable plates that you can put in the dishwasher.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

thanks guys! I feel like a grill may be the one thing they actually do have (I know that and a coffeepot was what i had in the dorms). i got them a combo blender/food processor (one base with interchangeable tops) it seemed pretty cool and useful, and i know she likes to cook and is excited to have a real kitchen, so hopefully it's something they can use!

and yes, esquiress I'll get a seperate wedding gift (probably cash or a Target GC). This is a relative, so I'm trying not to skimp too much, but the're so friggen hard to shop for! Like I saw some super cute plates, and I do know that they need plates, but I dont' want to lock them into acolor scheme that they may not like....

oh, and we live in the same town and I'll give them the receipt so they can return it if they want.

-- Edited by ILoveChoo at 19:41, 2008-04-21

blubirde · Chanel

I think the blender/food processor combo is a great idea. Even if they don't use it immediately it's one of those things that you always pull out when you need and are glad you have. Plus if they get 2, they have a receipt and can exchange it for something else.

Btw, who gets married without a registry? Or at the very least, who has a shower and doesn't have a registry? No suggestions on the invite? Weird.

Suasoria · Chanel

Blubirde, I think it's weird too, but I do know that some people who get married rather informally don't feel right about a registry. Some people think it makes them look greedy. However, I look at it as a service to me as a wedding guest.

Even if I don't shop off the registry, at least I get a sense of their likes, their color scheme, etc.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

they got engaged on new years and are getting married June 1 and are both still in school. I'm sure they just didn't have time to think about a registry! The shower is also a surprise.

blubirde · Chanel

ILoveChoo wrote:

they got engaged on new years and are getting married June 1 and are both still in school. I'm sure they just didn't have time to think about a registry! The shower is also a surprise.

Ooooh. That makes much more sense. I just assumed they were involved in the shower, in which case it would be weird to have no direction on gifts, but since it's a surprise, I totally get it.