I need wedding gift ideas

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited May 2009 in The Clubhouse
A coworker is getting married next month.. it will be his second marriage and her's as well.

They are not having a big wedding.. as both have done the big wedding the first time around. So what do you get a couple who the groom is 46 and the bride to be in 36?

They are not real outdoorsy types. They have a lake condo, she has two tween boys... are not that into electronics.. but do like movies quite a bit. He likes cigars, she likes ?? Both are light drinkers. Non smokers, except the cigars.

Oh yeah.. they met through one of them online dating services.

I hope to keep it under $100

any of your married types remember receiving a wedding gift from someone that you both enjoyed? Something unusual or clever or just plain fun?

I was thinking his and her's tattoos :p
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited May 2009
    danger boy wrote: »

    I hope to keep it under $100


    I was thinking his and her's tattoos :p
    Going to be some small tats at a $100.00 :D



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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2009
    A fine bottle of Remy Martin XOXO or some nice Dinnerware would be nice gifts. If all else fails a very sincere card and gift certificate.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited May 2009
    Cash baby cash! Chances are the gift you give is either not to there liking or they really don't need it. A lot of wedding gifts wind up being re-gifted or they just sit in a closet for years. Let them buy what they want.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,711
    edited May 2009
    are they not using any gift registries? Maybe it's more of a first marriage thing, but it's worth asking/looking/checking.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Who gives under $100 for a wedding gift?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    Vibrator.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2009
    need more ideas please. ;)
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited May 2009
    Take a picture of all their combined possessions. Cut it in half and put each half in his and hers envelopes, with a note: MAKE IT WORK.:D
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited May 2009
    Couples massage.

    Tickets to a music concert.

    Offer to video their wedding (that's what I did last saturday).

    Wine of the month club.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited May 2009
    Face wrote: »
    Who gives under $100 for a wedding gift?

    I do.:p
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,067
    edited May 2009
    How about a gift certificate to a really nice restaraunt and and a gift certificate to a local theater which would give them a nice night out.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2009
    I would get them Sea Monkeys.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    Pick a charity that may mean something to them and make a donation in thier name.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,711
    edited May 2009
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I would get them Sea Monkeys.

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    Pick a charity that may mean something to them and make a donation in thier name.

    Michael

    Make sure it's a charity that goes against every moral fiber of their existence. They'll never forget it, or you.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2009
    all great ideas people.. sea monkeys huh? it would be unforgetable that's for sure.

    so would the unsual chairty idea.

    the vibrator.. ugh... everyone has one already. :eek: :p
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  • bklynNupe
    bklynNupe Posts: 728
    edited May 2009
    Wedding invites from co-workers are like being invoiced! :mad:
    Everyone likes Amazon gift cards.:)

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Make sure it's a charity that goes against every moral fiber of their existence. They'll never forget it, or you.
    There is always that..... :D:D
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited May 2009
    danger boy wrote: »
    all great ideas people.. sea monkeys huh? it would be unforgetable that's for sure.

    so would the unsual chairty idea.

    the vibrator.. ugh... everyone has one already. :eek: :p

    A years supply of batteries for the above device!!! :)
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,680
    edited May 2009
    danger boy wrote: »
    she has two tween boys... I hope to keep it under $100

    She has 2 teenage boys ? I was going to recommend a 25 auto, but .... two boys ? Hell, might has well go with a 32, he'll need to make the first shot count.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited May 2009
    A set of vintage Bose!
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited May 2009
    OK, I take it you do not know your coworker well, but want to do right by him, without spending $ that you would on family. As far as material goods, their age suggests that they have what they want/are interested in.

    How about a gift certificate to a locally well regarded resturant that is modestly priced for the two of them? Perhaps, slip in movie tickets and a personal note advising "Just because you two are now married, it doesn't mean that you need to stop dating."
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Vibrator.

    The rabbit................I gave one as a bithday present and the results are stunning.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    The rabbit................I gave one as a bithday present and the results are stunning.

    I was waiting for you to say for Mothers day....
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited May 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    I was waiting for you to say for Mothers day....

    :eek:
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2009
    Wind chimes. Something every couple needs, but few have. ;)

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  • Ender
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    edited May 2009
    Extenze. They will both enjoy it. :D
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