How to Buy a Wedding Gift

Written by Claire Colvin

Summer is here and that means it’s wedding season. If you are trying to decide what to get the happy couple, consider these wedding gift buying tips.

1.  If possible, use the registry. We all know at least one person who went a little crazy and registered for something outrageous like $100 toothbrush holder.  However, if the registry lists gifts within your price range, choose something from the list.  The couple will be thrilled to get exactly what they asked for.

2.  When using the registry, try to complete a set. If you see that someone has already bought a place setting off the registry, buy a second one.  If the casual dishes are filling up but no one has bought a formal setting, stick with the pack.  One setting of formal dishes isn’t going to get a lot of use.

3.  Always include a gift receipt.

In spite of the best of intentions, duplicates happen when it comes to wedding gifts.  (One of my brothers received three fondue sets.)  Resist the urge to think, “if I don’t include a gift receipt they’ll have to keep mine.”  Remember that it’s a gift and it’s supposed to be about the bride and groom.  A gift receipt is a simple way to ensure that your gift won’t go to waste.

4.  Consider a gift card. If you’re traveling to the wedding, are unsure what to get, have budget concerns or simply want to be practical, buy a gift card for the store the couple is registered with.  You can’t go wrong with that.   Gift cards don’t brake,  are always the right color and they guarantee the perfect gift every time.  Best of all, they’re really easy to wrap.

Do you have a wedding gift tip or a story to share? We’d love to hear from you.

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