My best friend is getting married in 2 months.  I live in US and she lives in UK.  What can I get her as a wedding gift?  It has to be something lightweight and not fragile as it will be going into my suitcase.
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If you are crafty you could start a scrapbook for her.  I have done this for a couple of friends and they loved it.  I have also decorated the front of a photo album and used the invitation on the cover.  You could find a really nice one or have one made out of fabric, lace, etc.  I'm sure she will have a ton of pictures to fill it with.
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Think of something he enjoys to do with his fiance, but they did not register for. If they like camping get them new camping gear; If they like wine get them wine with personalized label etc Hope this helps!
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depends how much that you want to spend and if your trying to personalize. Whenever I cant think of something for my friends (im 23), i normally go to bath & body works and pick up a gift basket, every girl loves that stuff, itll run you around $30. If your looking to spend more than that, gift certificate to a spa. If you can spend higher, concert tickets for a band that you both enjoy.
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* Package a collection of family recipes in a small box with your names and wedding date printed on the back.\n\n* Small stacks of postcards asking guests to "Keep in Touch!"\n\n* Christmas ornaments in ivory, silver, or gold tied with a velvet ribbon (For weddings during Nov/Dec)\n\n* Miniature heart-shape, hand-painted boxes with a single delectable truffle tucked inside.\n\n* Tins of mints labeled, "Mint to Be Together."\n\n* A classic like Jordan Almonds packaged in a new way -- grouped in mini birds' nests or placed inside artfully decorated pill boxes.\n\n* Sparklers, especially for an outdoor Fourth of July celebration, will allow guests to illuminate the skies once the sun goes down -- and light up your grand exit.\n\n* Caramel apples wrapped in cellophane and personalized leaf-shaped tags are the perfect treat for a Halloween wedding.\n\n* Chinese take-out boxes filled with candies and tagged with "Life Is Sweet."\n\n* Glassine bags or tiny terra-cotta pots filled with herbs or flower seeds.\n\n* CDs of the wedding-day music or favorite tunes personally created by the couple.\n\n* Mini photo albums in fun colors are gifts everyone will use.\n\n* Scrolled astrological readings tied with sheer ribbon (ask everyone to write in his or her birth date on the RSVP cards).\n\n* Luggage tags boxed and tied with an "On the Road of Life Together" ribbon.\n\n* Personalized color pencils (some even come scented) are fun and festive.\n\n* Lottery tickets are ideal -- give your guests a chance at good fortune!\n\n* Colorful clusters of miniature floral-scented soaps wrapped in tulle to match your primary wedding colors.\n\n* Romantic: A copy of Shakespeare's love Sonnets or a book of favorite love poems. Custom-create a bookmark to add a personal touch.\n\n* a jar of honey pinned with a personalized tag inspired by James Taylor: "How Sweet It Is To Bee Loved By You."
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Ahoy my fellow Canadian.  There are many unique and wonderful gift shops in whatever province you subside.  They may appreciate something of an artistic nature that neither of them has or a gift certificate to a store that you think they might like to shop at.  It's hard when people are going through the second or third marriage and don't really need anything.  Myself I'm in Northern Ontario and know for a fact that there are a lot of artisan spots that have different gifts for affordable prices (well within your budget). Good luck shopping and to your landlord in his new life.
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Snagg him up before someone else does!! after i got married (to my best friend) two years later i met another guy that is now my best friend and if my husband and i ever parted, i would choose my new best friend as my new life long mate. It helps that you guys are already best friends, that's a good stable foundation. Good luck, and make sure to tell him how you feel. Even if you don't say, show it.
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This friend obviously shares a special connection with you, but the focus of a wedding present should be the couple in question. This gift isn't the time to express your gratitude, that should wait for another moment the two of you can share. If this person has helped you alot, take time out to honor this separately like with a dinner, balloons, or flowers with thank-you gift certificates. For a wedding present, try to think of something the two of them can share or won't realize they need until later. Spa treatments together are wonderful and come in different price ranges; I found that my favorite wedding gift was a good set of sharpened (not serated)kitchen knives; or you can be inventive and give them a special plant cutting or "wedding tree" for their garden.Good Luck:)
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You are not really obligated to bring another gift. You might feel awkward showing up empty handed. You could perhaps chose to bring a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers. Also if you bring a card(without money), others don't know if it contains money or not, but it looks good.
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my husband is over there right now. you could send videos of all your buddies saying hey your man loves you! send her pics of you and the guys. where my husband is now, he has some access to more cultural type stuff. you could pick out some stuff as souvenirs to send to her. i really like mt. dew, so my husband sent me one of theirs as a souvenir. you could make a cd of songs that make you think of her, that say what you want to say. and when you write to her, tell her how you are feeling, tell her about your plans for the future. girls like that stuff.\nand thanks for your service and sacrifice!\noh, and the best gift of all in my opinion, put together a charm bracelet for her. include charms that symbolize times you spent together. such as a horse for the time you guys went horse back riding together, just as an example. i would love it if my man would think of something like that!
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How about a gift for both of you,loke maybe a cruise.Nice honeymoon!
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Here are a couple cute ideas all under $2. or you could check out some other sites for other ideas. The dollar stores are your best bet. They usually have nice stuff that can be dressed up cheap. Since it's summer a package of flower seeds in some tulle(wedding colors) in a mini flower pot would be cute, classy and inexpensive.
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Well, if you cannot afford it, tell her you are deeply honored by her asking this of you, but unfortunately you do not have the ability to participate. It isn't THAT expensive to be part of a wedding. You need $100-200 (unless she goes crazy with the cost) for the bridesmaid dress, and maybe airfare (since I don't know where your friend or you are). You are looking at less than $1000, and if you have 10 months until the wedding, save $100 a month and you are there.
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gift basket w/ lotions, bath gel, chocolates, makings for hot chocolate or tea... throw in a dainty china cup and saucer.....\n\nWrite a handwritten note, encouraging friend to take the contents of this basket and sneak away from the cares of life to relax and reflect on love, life and happiness.\n\nBe Blessed!
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I wouldn't go with some materialistic like diamonds or a gift certificate...you'll both be getting enough wedding gifts to fit this kind of category. Rather I agree with the framing idea of a love letter. Or create something special out of a souvenir you have from a special day you shared or do something special with a photo. Better yet, (and I am getting married in July and would love this ) you could write down all the reasons you want to marry her and roll it up, place it inside an antique wine bottle and have it secretly placed in the room where she'll get dressed on your wedding day...LOVE IT!
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Phone cards are ALWAYS welcome. To hear your loved ones voice is the best gift!! You can get a phone card anywhere, but make sure you look at the rates from that part ofthe world. It might only last him a few minuites. An ipod is also a great way for him to pass the time and a gift card prior to him goingso he can download a few songs from itunes. He can take a Bible, but if you can don't let it be too big of one. My husband alsways takes his on deployments.\nSome other things that you can send while he is there are baby wipes, deodorant, razors, socks (uniform colors), powdered drinks. \nIf I'm not mistaken, she will not be able to go over there. That's a hostile environment and would be dangerous for her, but depending on his tour length he might come home mid-tour for some R&R for two weeks. \n\nI hope that this helps.
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The letter & the photo ideas are nice ones. As a mother, I can tell you that the best presents are always those that come from the heart. They needn't cost much (if anything at all). just so long as it's given with all the love you have for your mother. My daughter has given me "World's Best Mum" certificates & stuff like that, but the best thing ever from her, was a photo of her at her school prom with a poem that she'd writen herself, about how she felt about our relationship. Stuff like that is totally unique, a keepsake, memories that you can look back on with love in years to come. Give her something that shows how much you love her - I know she'll be more pleased with that than if you spent loads of money on something that any daughter could buy for her mother.
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It's hard to not take it personal, I know - but don't. It could be that you are one of many friends she would've loved to be there with her but her beau was against a big ceremony. It could be many things but don't think so much about it. Just be happy for her and make sure you give her a huge hug and congratulate her. An appropriate gift would be a hand-written letter on pretty stationary telling her how much her friendship means to you, and that you wish her the best in her marriage.