{"id":4416,"date":"2016-05-18T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodshop.com\/blog\/?p=4416"},"modified":"2021-04-19T18:14:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T18:14:02","slug":"5-creative-wedding-gift-ideas-that-will-save-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.goodsearchcorp.com\/5-creative-wedding-gift-ideas-that-will-save-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creative Wedding Gift Ideas That Will Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wedding season has just begun, and while you may be feeling the love, you might also be feeling a pinch. It\u2019s an honor to be a guest in a couple\u2019s wedding celebration, but it can get\u00a0expensive. From the engagement party to the bachelor and bachelorette parties, the cost can add up. Wedding gift<\/a> are never required, despite what you might believe. But they are<\/em> customary and can be an extra way to spread joy and show your support for the couple\u2019s commitment.<\/p>\n

The old rule of thumb was to spend as much as the dinner would have cost, usually $50 to $125. But many of today\u2019s weddings are extravagant affairs or creative events with 17 mini-meals from food trucks. This can make food cost approximating difficult, so it\u2019s ok to ignore the old rule. You can still give the blissful couple a memorable gift. Here are some creative \u2014 and affordable \u2014 wedding gift ideas to spread joy on the couple\u2019s big day.<\/p>\n

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1. Go in on a Group Gift<\/h2>\n

Cash and gifts from the couple\u2019s gift registry<\/a> are often go-tos for last-minute wedding<\/a> gift. But if you wait too long to buy something from the registry, you could end up browsing the most expensive items. Gather a few friends and pitch in on one or two of the couple\u2019s higher-priced requests. Or surprise them with a big-ticket item<\/a> that\u2019s not on their registry, but that they\u2019ll swoon over.<\/p>\n

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2. Offer Your Services and Time<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re a talented individual with skills to share. Why not offer them to the lucky couple as a gift? If you\u2019re a photographer, offer your professional skills. If you can do beautiful hair or makeup<\/a>, or if you\u2019re swell with a sewing machine, you can help the bridal party with preparation and tailoring. Musical skills? Offer a solo performance. Love to cook? You could take over the catering. Have a lovely home? You could provide the venue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Create a DIY Gift<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re more of a craftsperson or a maker, consider offering a handmade gift. Perhaps you’re a pro at home-brewed beer. Or maybe your skills are painting or quilting<\/a>. Whatever the craft<\/a>, a customized wedding gift is one shared straight from the heart.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Buy Now to Enjoy Later<\/h2>\n

If the couple enjoys sophisticated drinks, consider a gift they\u2019ll need to put on the shelf for a while. Buy a bottle of wine or scotch<\/a> that will be at its peak in ten years \u2014 to be opened on their 10th anniversary. This is a gift best suited to those who appreciate the finer things in life, no matter how long it takes to get them. It\u2019s a testament to your support of their commitment \u2026 as well as to their patience.<\/p>\n

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5. Donate to the Couple’s\u00a0Favorite Charity<\/h2>\n

In lieu of a physical gift, make a donation in the couple\u2019s name to their favorite charity<\/a>. Whether they\u2019re serious about animals, the environment, human rights, or anything else, showing your support shows how much you care. Many charities will send a card to the person in whose name a donation has been given. Find out if the charity you choose will do so. If not, just write a simple note to the couple letting them know you have made a donation in their names.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s an honor to be a guest in a wedding celebration, but it can add up. Here are some creative wedding gift ideas to save money while spreading joy on the couple\u2019s big day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":11181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n