AggieDave 6 #1 January 15, 2004 I'm going to (well, I'm in) a wedding on Saturday for a buddy of mine that I grew up with. I need ideas for a wedding gift. Something cool, something different, but something that he and his wife would like. No, I can't give them a skydive, he used to jump (well, he did 6 jumps) and she hates it. She refuses to let him jump anymore (long story). Anyways, I was going to get him a 4 1/2" angle grinder, since I know he'd like it and be able to use it, but I doubt she'd appreciate that. edit: I'm a moron.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 January 15, 2004 1. gift certificates for dinner at a nice restaurant. 2. something fancy that they wouldn't buy for themselves (think waterford crystal here) 3. something on their gift registry 4. something fun/sexy like chocolate body paint, combined with something else nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #3 January 15, 2004 just do the normal gift from the registry thing. It should mean more that you were there and in the wedding. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 January 15, 2004 Ok, good suggestions...let me clarify a couple things. Can't do the sexy stuff, his mom is SUPER regligous, she'd get pissed. Don't want her pissed, since she goes to the same church as my folks. Can't afford really nice stuff, I'm a broke-ass college student skydiving instructor.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #5 January 15, 2004 Home depot gift card in the amount of the angle grinder. He can use it to buy it himself or buy something as a couple at home depot. I thought all women liked power tools. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #6 January 15, 2004 hmmm i've bought a big safe and filled it with candy and choclate. they actually really liked it. everybody has things that would be better off in a safe but its never the first thing you need to buy for yourself... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #7 January 15, 2004 Are they outdoor types? What about a picnic basket, bottle of wine (corkscrew if necessary), non breakable glasses, small blanket.... Dunno...something along that line ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 January 15, 2004 the fireproof safe is a great idea! something everyone needs, to store important documents, but not something people always think about buying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psw097 0 #9 January 15, 2004 A pre-nup can be an invaluable gift for the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #10 January 15, 2004 QuoteA pre-nup can be an invaluable gift for the future. AMEN! Could save a lot in the long run!Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #11 January 15, 2004 QuoteA pre-nup can be an invaluable gift for the future. As an attorney, I agree! "May divorce be with you..." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #12 January 15, 2004 Get the present you want. When I got married (about a 1 yr ago), most of the presents we got were "girly." My husband doesn't get too excited about towels, linens, plates, etc. Not that I do either but most of the gifts that couples get are not only chosen by the woman but usually are going to be of more value to her too. You're gift may be only one of a few that actually show that someone thought of something that HE might like too. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #13 January 15, 2004 You can never go wrong with fancy wood picture frames. everyone has them and they match just about everything. Throw in a home depot gift card and you are the man.www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #14 January 15, 2004 Do they have salt and pepper shakers that look nice and that the local Denny's won't miss because they have so many of them already? You could write them a lovely partnership poem, print it on parchment in some fancy script and have it framed. Total cost might wind up being about $20-$30 bucks.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #15 January 15, 2004 What about a Browning Citori, and a few boxes of BBB steel? It is Texas, ya know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #16 January 15, 2004 Mind if i ask what the budget is??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 January 15, 2004 $50 or under.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #18 January 15, 2004 Dueling Pistols! Yeah, a couple uncomfortable laughs now, but in the end.....Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #19 January 15, 2004 A quick escape from a woman who sounds like she is going to control his life . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #20 January 15, 2004 Well im pretty stumped......i dont buy many wedding presents. If they have a favourite pub/bar you could ask about giving them a 50 dollar tab... The waterford crystal ideas not bad. you can some thats nice but inexpensive. Or get them vouchers for a marriage counsellor? This is pretty hard....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 January 15, 2004 QuoteA quick escape from a woman who sounds like she is going to control his life You know, you're pretty much right. Maybe I should give him a cutaway handle.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #22 January 15, 2004 Quote$50 or under. If there is a PROVIDENT BOOKSTORE or any Christian store, they always have thought out items for you Wedding gift needs. I buy 80% of my Alt/rock music there too. (yes, really)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #23 January 15, 2004 Write them a song. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #24 January 15, 2004 Go to a gag gift store. Get a ball and chain.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
