[Sarah]

I am invited to my cousins wedding and just ran into a few medical emergencies that ate up my free income.

Any cheap but nice ideas for wedding gifts?

I’m searching for thoughtful and affordable wedding gift ideas that won’t break the bank but will still make a meaningful impact.

Whether it’s a unique handmade item, a practical gift, or something creative that’s easy on the wallet, I’d love to hear your suggestions.

Please share any ideas or experiences you’ve had with budget-friendly wedding gifts that were well-received.

Your input is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

[Chris]

We always give a fire extinguisher or first aid kit. People never have those things when they need them.

[Toni]

Handwritten/digitally printed cookbook of family recipes.

[Linda]

I am not trying to insult anyone here but weddings cost a lot of money per person.

Some are up around 150 per person.

If I couldn’t afford to cover the cost of my meal in a monetary gift I would decline the invitation and say I had a previous engagement.

[Rebecca]

If a couple is starting a new home, I suggest a laundry basket of some kind, wicker or even plastic fill it with all kinds of kitchen stuff like spices I can of comment or Ajax bottle of Dawn dish soap, just different things like that cause it all cost a lot of money when you’re starting a household

make a book of photographs or different family members from both sides get a hold of the bride and grooms family and ask for older pictures and you can put them in a book for him.

You could also take old recipes that you’ve used or made yourself if you cook, any kind of small cookbook would be great wooden spoons is nice.

I know it sounds silly but that’s something.

I love mine and they’re great for nonstick cooking.

You don’t have to worry about damaging your cooking.

[Tammy]

My best gift was spices ( they have them at dollar store and big lots) cleaning supplies at dollar store).

[KC]

If you are crafty, you could make them something. If they are moving into a new house, write a “coupon” to help them paint or mow or unpack.

Put a basket together of a “dishes free” night with plates and utensils etc.

You could get a basket for a couple bucks at yard sales or thrift stores, add plates and napkins and utensils from the dollar store.

Can tie them up and make the presentation seem cute, even with fun sayings.

So it “glams” up the idea but it is still under $20 easily.

Just depends on what they are into and how creative and frugal you want to be.

[Lisa]

I don’t understand this idea that you give something equal to the price of a meal.

If the wedding party / parents cannot afford a fancy reception, then don’t have one, scale it down etc.

Send a gift after the wedding.

Consider gifting a family heirloom.

[Christine]

I would hold off on giving a gift until I could afford something nicer. You have up to a year after the wedding per etiquette.

[Peggy]

There is a “fire towel” that if have fire you can drape over your frying pan and stops it immediately, maybe that and some dollar store spices.

Also follarama has cute cutting boards, them and some spices and or dollarama cooking utensils maybe?

[Pam]

I know the feeling! when I got invited to a family wedding I was really panicking!

I realized I had some gifts I’d received from my wedding that had been opened but never used (we both had our own places).

I found a box of beautiful Chrystal glasses and wrapped them up.

PS I knew they were from a distant friend, so no embarrassment when I regifted them, because no one realized they were a regift.

[Christina]

What’s the budget? Can you afford a good quality chef’s knife?

That’s a great stand alone gift.

a “couples” blanket, his/hers bath towels, etc.

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