Are gift cards appropriate wedding gifts?

I'm sure there are going to be answers from people who think that gift cards are not "personal" and therefore inappropriate gifts for weddings (or other occasions for that matter), but I have a different opinion. When I got married, I received actual "gifts" from everyone and many of them have gone unused to this day. I personally would LOVE to get gift cards so I could use them to furnish my house or buy things that matched my tastes and needs instead of someone else's. I don't think gift cards are any less personal or that the person giving them didn't want to take the time to go shopping - I feel as if they are being more generous in letting me pick out what I need.

And it depends on the person getting married, too - if they are older and already have a house, then perhaps gift cards to restaurants or something else would be appropriate. If they are younger and have never had a house, then gift cards to home stores would be better used as they will probably need more household items.

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Gift cards are great gifts. I got a few when I got married and I was just as happy as if I had received an actual present. Plus, it's alot easier to get a gift card for someone you don't know very well.

Well when you give a gift, that is what you are doing...giving. You can't worry about HOW someone will spend the money, that's not really your business. Once the money leaves your hands it's no longer yours. Anyway, I think a nice card with a money envelope is a nice touch for any newly wed couple. They will need things. And giving money is better than a toaster because they can get exactly what they want or need. For some reason however, a gift card seems a bit tacky to me, as a wedding gift. For one gift cards are limiting, they can only be used at a particular store; not everyone shops at Wal-mart (I know several people who ban Wal-mart because of their practice of putting the "little man" out of business). However if you truly don't feel comfortable giving cash, then buy them something they can definately use, a nice flatware set can be found at Kaufmann's, most likely on sale and they have awesome coupons in the paper. If you don't have a Kaufmann's near you, then find out where they are registered and buy them a gift accordingly. I personally wouldn't give them a gift card.

But good luck with whatever you choose to do.

You should find out if she is registered or not by asking your grandmother.

If she is not, go with target or maybe even macy's -they might need some nice wine glasses or such.

If she is, you could always get a gift card from that store. I am registered at target and macy's and there is an option to accept gift cards. I wouldn't mind if they did, that way we can get what we really wanted off the registry. I think either way you go, it should be fine.

Although the best wedding gift is a monetary gift. Gift cards are great too, because they can get something they need from what ever store the gift card is from. I would suggest Target, Walmart, Bed bath and beyond of something along those line.. GOOD LUCK

Yes, a gift card would be a nice gift. If you can, try to find out where she is registered--maybe ask your grandpa or another family member close to her. That way you could get the gift card to the store where she is registered and you know that she will like it and use it for something she wants.

Sure, that is fine. I'd see where they are registered for wedding gifts and get them a gift card from there so they can buy things they didn't get as wedding gifts. Or you can search their registry, buy something off of it and send it to them.