need ideas, cheap present for newlyweds

diddiyo · 11-02-2009, 10:19 PM

so my neighbor invited me to his "after-marriage-party" (or something like that) this saturday because he got married a couple weeks ago. i don't hang out too much with him so it's not like we're "best" buddies. but a best buy gift card seems a little too boring lol. anyways, my fridge is empty and i'm about 6 beers short of having a creative thought right now.

any ideas?

Camaro gal · 11-02-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

so my neighbor invited me to his "after-marriage-party" (or something like that) this saturday because he got married a couple weeks ago. i don't hang out too much with him so it's not like we're "best" buddies. but a best buy gift card seems a little too boring lol. anyways, my fridge is empty and i'm about 6 beers short of having a creative thought right now.

any ideas?

why dont you go buy some towels like big towels and hand towels and take them to someone who knows how to monogram and get them to put the first letter of their last name on them or are you too manly for that?

1320junkie · 11-02-2009, 10:36 PM

Home Depot Gift Card

MyNewSolstice · 11-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Get them a southwest airlines or Marriott gift card or something to put towards a trip. My mentality on gifts is get me out of my house not working on it! (Home Depot/Lowes Gift card) just my 2 cents

MyNewSolstice · 11-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Also One cool gift I got once was had someone come over and do all the spring yard work and plant flowers but that was probably close to $100-150 bucks! dunno if you want to go halfies but that rocked sitting on the porch watching people do my work on a sunday...Very cool!

diddiyo · 11-02-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Home Depot Gift Card

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Originally Posted by MyNewSolstice

spring yard work and plant flowers

they live in an apartment complex

i like the idea with the towels. tomorrow i'll go check and see how much it is

thanks!

Camaro gal · 11-02-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

i like the idea with the towels. tomorrow i'll go check and see how much it is

thanks!

it shouldnt be much you know as a display for a towel rack... kinda a little personal as well good luck, let me know how it goes

2ndgenz28 · 11-02-2009, 11:33 PM

If ya go by the %, get him a gift card for a good divorce lawyer

Offer beer and a place to hide anytime he needs it.
You'll then back him up when she's bitchen where were you and you can say ohh it my fault as I asked him for a hand.

ddunerider · 11-02-2009, 11:46 PM

How about some aroma candles and movie...oil..........

Banshee · 11-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Since you were not invied to the wedding, I would suggest a simple gift.

A nice $25-30 bottle of Cabrenet or Lodi Zinfindel. It shows class, caring and thanks for the invite without the simplicity or generacity (my word) of a gift card.

The sommelier is in...LMK if you need suggestions.

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lordfriday2 · 11-03-2009, 02:09 AM

how about a TOASTER!?!

infernoinandout · 11-03-2009, 07:14 AM

Don't go and save 50 bucks (1 tank of 93 octane saved)

HeatherR · 11-03-2009, 10:51 AM

I would avoid the gift card...Just too impersonal.

The wine is a good idea...you could pair it with a set of glasses?

Anything personalized is a great idea...Just a single set of towels in a nuetral color embroirdered with thier initial is a great idea. Look in your yellow pages there are usually small independent shops that do it pretty cheap..

diddiyo · 11-03-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by lordfriday2

how about a TOASTER!?!

mhhh i love toast but i'm sure they already have one

towels and wine + glasses are on top of the list right now. keep the ideas coming, i appreciate it!

11-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,053	need ideas, cheap present for newlyweds so my neighbor invited me to his "after-marriage-party" (or something like that) this saturday because he got married a couple weeks ago. i don't hang out too much with him so it's not like we're "best" buddies. but a best buy gift card seems a little too boring lol. anyways, my fridge is empty and i'm about 6 beers short of having a creative thought right now. any ideas?

11-02-2009, 10:48 PM	#4
MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	Get them a southwest airlines or Marriott gift card or something to put towards a trip. My mentality on gifts is get me out of my house not working on it! (Home Depot/Lowes Gift card) just my 2 cents __________________ 2006 Solstice Z0K 1978 Camaro Z28 1978 Corvette 350/220HP SOON TO BE LS2

11-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#5
MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	Also One cool gift I got once was had someone come over and do all the spring yard work and plant flowers but that was probably close to $100-150 bucks! dunno if you want to go halfies but that rocked sitting on the porch watching people do my work on a sunday...Very cool! __________________ 2006 Solstice Z0K 1978 Camaro Z28 1978 Corvette 350/220HP SOON TO BE LS2

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ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	How about some aroma candles and movie...oil.......... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

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Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	Since you were not invied to the wedding, I would suggest a simple gift. A nice $25-30 bottle of Cabrenet or Lodi Zinfindel. It shows class, caring and thanks for the invite without the simplicity or generacity (my word) of a gift card. The sommelier is in...LMK if you need suggestions. 2001, 2004-2006 Trinchero Main Street Cab 2006 Trinchero Meritage 2006 Starry Night 2003 Cenay Bluetooth 2003 Earth Zin and Fire 2006 Cakebread Chardonnay __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

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2ndgenz28 Thread Killer Drives: All Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NWO Toledo Area Posts: 4,720	If ya go by the %, get him a gift card for a good divorce lawyer Offer beer and a place to hide anytime he needs it. You'll then back him up when she's bitchen where were you and you can say ohh it my fault as I asked him for a hand.

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lordfriday2 Proud Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 878	how about a TOASTER!?!

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infernoinandout Drives: 2010 camaross/rs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: buffalo Posts: 461	Don't go and save 50 bucks (1 tank of 93 octane saved)

11-03-2009, 10:51 AM	#13
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	I would avoid the gift card...Just too impersonal. The wine is a good idea...you could pair it with a set of glasses? Anything personalized is a great idea...Just a single set of towels in a nuetral color embroirdered with thier initial is a great idea. Look in your yellow pages there are usually small independent shops that do it pretty cheap..