Bridal gift for special decorating buddy?

Question

A girl friend of mine is dedicating a day to me by doing ALL of the decorating for the reception. She claims we are really only acquaintances.. but she is really getting excited and going all out! I can't afford to give her money, but I would like to do something nice for her. Her boyfriend will also be helping her. I thought about getting her a gift certificate to have her nails done or get a pedicure, thing is, she lives on the far side of town and I don't know any place she would prefer to go...

What is a nice simple gift I could get her that she could share with her boyfriend? A fancy bottle of wine and a pretty bottle plug? Any ideas beyond this? I really need to show her how grateful I am. however I honestly can NOT spend more than 20-30$ and it is too late to order or engrave anything.

Answer 1

Gosh this is a tough one. Wine is good..hmm..

You can have some wine and a group photo of all of you guys (at the wedding?) in a nice frame. =)

Answer 2

Bottle of wine and maybe two nice glasses or one of those cool wine-carrying bags? Or what about a really pretty vase with a bouquet of flowers?

You don't have to do anything big and expensive. But definitely, whatever you give, include a handwritten note thanking her for all of her hard work and noting that the day would not have been nearly so beautiful without her help.