Budget-Friendly Wedding Gifts
Receiving a wedding invitation when you are trying to stick to a monthly budget can be a mixed blessing. It's happy news for the couple, but now you are faced with the challenge of buying a wedding gift that makes a good impression while still watching what you spend. Luckily, there are several options for you to consider when searching for a nice wedding gift within your budget.
Put Together a Theme Basket
A theme basket is a good gift idea regardless of the occasion. Start by purchasing a nice basket from a discount chain or a drug store. What you include in the basket depends on the theme. For example, a romantic evening theme could include bubble bath, chocolates, candles, and even a small bottle of champagne. As a final touch, decorate the basket with white ribbons and wrap it up in cellophane.
Check the Couple's Registry List
While registry lists were once primarily for expensive stores, couples now can have lists at department stores that are more in the range of your budget. If you decide to take this route, go early. The sooner you get your gift, the better your chances are of finding something that meets your budget.
Buy a Unique Photo Frame
While photo frames tend to be a somewhat overused wedding gift idea, if you can find a distinctive-looking one, it will be a likely hit with the bride and groom. The couple will be inundated with all shapes and sizes of photos from their big day, from their wedding photographer to e-mails from family and friends. There are many places to look for your special frame, from antique stores to Target.
Pitch In on a Group Gift
Teaming up with family and friends is a good way to get the couple a stylish and more expensive wedding present that would normally be outside the scope of everyone's individual budgets.
Give the Couple a Movie Night
Newlyweds themselves start out on tight budgets of their own. By giving them one of their favorite movies and adding in some microwave popcorn and a big bowl to serve it in, they can have a nice romantic evening at home. As an extra touch, include a big blanket the happy couple can cuddle up under together.
Create a Scrapbook
If you enjoy scrapbooking and have a good creative streak, this option might be the right one for you. Tap the couple's friends and family for quotes about the bride and groom and for pictures to use for your scrapbook. You'll be able to put together something that features all of the people who are most important to the newlyweds while also showing how much all these people care about them.
