My fiance's friend didn't register just so he would get cash...?

Question

What should I get them? I really don't like to give cash, and would typically buy off the registry. I know they don't need the typical things.. He's moving into her house after they get married..

Answer 1

They need to clearly spell out what they WANT. Otherwise, they will end up with a bunch of useless stuff. i.e. "We do not have a registry, instead we are asking for Visa, Mastercard, or American Express gift cards. If they want CASH they should ask for that.  

Answer 2

a gift card would be good then in this situation.  Maybe to a bid department store or a nice restaurant

Answer 3

Nothing! Seems greedy to me!

Answer 4

It's not necessarilly being greedy. Maybe there's just nothing they can think of that they want. You don't have to get them cash because that's what they asked for, either. Get them whatever you like.

Answer 5

How is that greedy?  I dont see a difference between wanting cash and wanting a new toaster.  At least they had the decency to not request it on the invite but rather do it the proper way...by not registering.  My husband and i didnt register as there was nothing we needed either so we figured if people wanted to give a gift they would either buy us something they wanted to get us or give us money.  If you insist on getting a gift they cant return then get something engraved or monogramed.  gift cards might not be returnable, but its like giving cash a specific store and are the easiest things to re-gift if the person doesnt want it.

Answer 6

Get them a voucher for a store you know they like, so they can buy whatever they want...  

Answer 7

Gift certificate to out to eat:  Outback Steak House, IHOP, Sea food. etc.

Gift Certificate to a fun place: Camolot (boomers): go carts/ mini golf etc,  Theme park, zoo, Movie theater, a theater play. etc.

A "Night out for some fun" for example on the gift card.

Gift Certificate to a store: Bed Bath and Beyond, Macys, JC Penny.

Nothing "big" amount. Just something simple.

They can pick what they want and yet, you not really giving "cash".

Answer 8

you dont have to get them anything.

but if you do get something simple.

houseplants are nice.clean the air and make the home cozier

wine is a nice gift (if they drink)

maybe some tasty gourmet coffee

truffles from godiva and a nice candy dish

Answer 9

Thats horrible to give a gift card..and I only say that because what if you give them a gift card to a place that they don't need anything from. If they got cash, they could

1. Take it with them on the honeymoon

2. They could put it towards a nice dinner for the two of them

3. They could just pay off some bills..

We got gift cards but to places we registered which was nice, but we also got cash and it was nice to take it on the honeymoon.

Answer 10

Just because you don't register does not mean you will just get cash.  If you know this couple just check things out and without mentioning it see what they might need.  A good idea would be a nice picture frame or wedding album for their wedding.  They can possibly return and receive cash any way for what you get them or you could get them a gift card to a nice frame shop where they might want to pick their own wedding frame.  Hope this helps.

Answer 11

I don't see the difference between registering for gifts or not.  If they need and want cash, give them cash.  Its a bit self centered of you to force your own beliefs or interpretation on anyone.  If theydon't want gifts, you have no right to force unwanted junk on them.  

I always give cash.  I have no desire to sift through a gift registry and spend a day at the store buying dishes.