Going to a wedding is a special event. But when you have a tight budget or several weddings to attend in a short timeframe, fitting the price of a wedding gift into your budget may be difficult.
Good news! Great gifts don’t have to be expensive. You can buy the happy couple a gift they’ll appreciate without having to splurge. Here are eight ideas for budget-friendly wedding gifts the soon-to-be-wed couple you know will love.
Learning to cook a new type of dish can be a fun way for a couple to bond and discover new things about one another. Buy the couple several types of cookbooks to give them options to add variety to mealtime. Try these themed ideas:
If you have more time, you can create a personalized gift by sharing your prized family recipes or collecting favorite recipes from the couple’s family and friends.
If the couple moves into a new home, they may need décor for their walls. A tastefully framed poster, highlighting something important to both of them, will be a hit at any wedding. Make sure you choose art that resonates with each person. Here are a few examples of wall art perfect for any couple:
Putting time and effort into creating a do-it-youself gift can reflect how much the couple means to you. You can make something they’ll treasure forever. Use these ideas to get started:
Everyone loves something. Whether your couple is a pair of bibliophiles who can’t get enough books or are crafty types who enjoy scrapbooking together, their passions can dictate what type of subscription service you purchase for them. Think beyond a basic streaming service. You want something they wouldn’t splurge on themselves.
Purchase a one-year subscription for the couple, but make sure you don’t put the subscription on auto renew, unless you want to foot the bill for another year. Here are a few services to consider:
Is the couple going on a honeymoon? Are they not quite sure what items they need to merge their household? Forget about the gift registry and give the couple something they can use right away. Giving cash or a gift card to the couple is a practical way to show you care.
Consider these options:
If you don’t have a lot of cash to contribute on your own, try to get a group of friends or family members together to pitch in. That way, all your contributions can add up to a significant amount that can be used toward the couple’s honeymoon or their new life together.
Personalized gifts can be fun and unique. You may want to customize the gift with their last name or try these different spins on personalized items:
Embroidery lets you personalize just about anything, and it looks especially elegant on linens. Whatever you buy, you can have the couple’s new initials or last names added in a pretty pattern. If you can embroider yourself, that makes the gift even more special. Try embroidered hand towels or kitchen towels.
Giving your own time may be the best thing you can do for the couple, especially if they’re hosting their wedding within a tight budget. Everyone has a valuable skill. Maybe you’re a graphic designer or you DJ on the weekends. Offer to provide your services to the couple for free at the wedding.
This meets a need for the couple since they won’t have to pay for the service. And it allows you to become part of their special day in a way everyone will remember. Here are a few roles you could fill on the big day:
Use these ideas to find a gift within your budget for the happy couple while giving them something unique that they’ll enjoy. For more tips on budgeting, visit our WalletWorks page.