Wedding Gifts

Several of my friends have gotten engaged recently, which translates into lots of engagement showers, weddings, and of course, gifts. I don’t know if you have ever looked at a bridal registry, but if you haven’t, you should—it is quite enlightening. Here is my take on it—the bride looks at everything in a particular store and picks everything she could possibly want for her new, married life. This means that there are a lot of things to choose from. Because three have hit me at once, I am having to budget accordingly. I found that these items can also sometimes be quite expensive, but that is where friends come in. Each of us individually could not afford to buy a really nice item from the registry alone, but when we all go in together, we get the thing she always wanted, but never thought we would get her. Also, two of the weddings I have been invited to are on the same day. This means that I will not be able to go to one, but still must send a gift. Going to a wedding can be a cost as well, though. You ether have to stay in a hotel room, or bunk up with a friend you know in the area. There is always either airfare or gas costs from driving involved. I will just have to start saving and maybe incorporate some of my trips into a fun vacation or something. Between gifts and travel, weddings certainly are expensive, but that’s nothing compared to what the families spend on the events themselves!

Comments

[Jim Davis]

I agree, maybe gift cards for a portion of the $$
will help the couple get what they want.
Check your local flower shop and have them deliver a beautiful flower or rose bouquet when they get home from the honeymoon.
Jimmy Davis
www.bobbiesflowers.com