Tips for Finding the Perfect Wedding Gift

At our North Georgia estate wedding venue, we love to see guests purchase a unique gift for the bride + groom. But even with a registry, it can be stressful to know what to do for your gift to the couple. There are so many factors to consider—what’s the best gift, how much to spend, + many more anxiety-ridden questions that are so rarely addressed.

Today our friends at Zola are sharing 5 tips for helping you find the perfect gift for the bride + groom without overwhelming yourself!

Stick to the wedding registry

So many times, guests try to get creative + sentiment with their gifts and it’s a lovely gesture! However, the couple put a lot of thought into their registry and wouldn’t ask for things that they truly didn’t want or need. One way to ensure that the couple will love your gift is by sticking to the registry. You can’t go wrong! (Although, if you’re in the wedding or a family member, you may have a little more freedom to do something more personal or creative.)

Stay within budget

If you’re not sure how much to spend, consider your relationship with the couple. A good starting point would be to gift $50 regardless of your relationship, and around $100-$150 if you’re a close relative or friend. Picking out wedding gifts should be a time of excitement and celebration, not a financial burden.

Go in together

Sometimes, the gifts on the registry are over your budget or there’s a gift you really want to give, but it might cost more than you can afford. A great way to give a gift can’t afford on your own is to ask around and see if you could get some people together to buy a group gift. However, remember to be realistic + direct about how much everyone is expected to spend.

Ship it to the couple

Never bring your gifts to the wedding unless stated otherwise! The couple and wedding party have enough to think about already. Having to figure out how to get the gifts home after the big day would just tack on more stress. Instead, ship it directly to the couple (preferably before the wedding date)! This way, the couple doesn’t have to worry about how it will get home or bringing it with them on the honeymoon.

Cash gift

Although you can never go wrong with gifting from the registry, some guests want to let the couple have more freedom with their gifts. One way to get creative instead of going for household items, consider contributing to the couple’s honeymoon + cash funds. You can also chip in for special experiences and excursions the couple will never forget!

Guests, how have you avoided the wedding gift stress? We’d love to hear!