Is it tacky to give a gift card as a wedding present?

Not at all. Giving a gift is NEVER tacky as it truly is the thought that counts. It is actually accepted wedding etiquette now so do not worry about that at all.

What is even more tacky in my opinion is that they had the nerve to choose such expensive gifts for their registry. THAT Is considered rude by many. We are not all wealthy by any means. People in my family have money, but they have always provided wedding registries to both an "expensive" store and a more affordable one for this very reason. That way - those who can't afford "Macy's" per se ... can afford Bed, Bath and Beyond or Target.

A gift card to the place they have registered is perfect. There are things they want there so they will use it for sure. I am also sure there will be others in your position who do the same and they can combine them to buy the more expensive items they want. If her fiance's family is well off ... it shouldn't be an issue anyway.

Go buy the gift card ... attend the wedding ... and have a great time. You were honored by being invited and that's what matters ... not the gift that you bring.

Peace.

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No it is not tacky any gift is not tacky (except maybe some strange things of the XXX varitey that are not worth mentioning)

You are giveing a gift to say congratulaions to the new couple and to help them in there new life regardless if her intended is rolling in the perverbial dough. this is traditional. Secondly there may be something at the store she is registered to that she would really like but she was unable to put it on her list or it is only available for purchase after her wedding, some stores only have certain items online a gift card makes it easier and safer to get them there or if several people give her gift cards to the same store she may be able to combine them for a really big ticket item gift cards are great plus it is better than sticking a $20 in a envelope a gift card is more personal at least you took the time to get one where she really wants to shop honestly how many crystal swans and toasters does one couple need

good luck and enjoy the cake

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A gift card is a great idea. Especially if you present it in a special package or something cute. Your Grandmother will be able to buy whatever she wants with a visa gift card.

It is not tacky at all, many people choose to give gift cards to the store or stores that the couple is registered in.

It is more tacky of the couple to only choose high end items that not everyone can afford.

I am glad that I married before the days of the registry, I still have the gifts that people choose for my husband and I and appreciate every one of them from the air popcorn maker from his neices to the silverware from his aunt and uncle.

It is sad that many couples think that they have to have everything when they are first married, we have had to work for the more expensive things that we wanted or needed.

I wish your niece the best, but hope that she and her new husband are not exspecting to live in such an expensive manner.

A gift card is tacky. Use the registry as a guideline. If she's registered for sterling silver, you can go to eBay and find a spoon or fork in the pattern for much less than new retail.

If you live near any good antique malls or "junktique" dealers, get her a set of nice linen napkins or fingertip towels for the powder room. They'll cost <$5 each. Launder & iron them beautifully and wrap them sweetly. There are so many elegant things you can give for very little money if you'll remember that it's not "used" if it's more than 50 years old, it's an antique treasure.

I don't think it's tacky, as the others have said, especially if they're registered / you don't know them that well. I do it myself, but if I do know them well, and I know far enough in advance, I always prefer to do something special (as others have said) like commemorating it in a cross stitched wedding sampler or something like that. One of the best gifts I ever gave was a wooden quilt rack. I was working at a craft store and got a discount so I bought a couple of them for myself and as gifts should I need them. A friend of ours from my husband's work was getting married and we knew them both, but not THAT well. Anyway, I stained and painted and stencilled their initials one of the quilt racks and decided that it would be nice gift. I thought, if nothing else, you could use it as an extra towel rack. Well anyway, ended up... I didn't know this, but they had actually been arguing cos she wanted one to put her deceased grandmother's quilt on - her prized possession - but of course, he said they couldn't afford it and had other more pressing needs. Anyway, ended up, she came to me in tears and thanked me. That will always be one of the best gift choices I've ever made :)

You don't have to get her something off her registry. How bout something sentimental. My nephew got married a couple of weeks ago and I got him a framed print of a scripture they had quoted at the wedding and a beautiful frame for a wedding picture.

Years down the road I bet those two things will still be out and used, but the towels they wanted??? probably not. :)

gift cards are never tacky no matter what anyone says I never have gotten married but for like birthdays I like gift cards because then I can use it towards something I want or even buy someone else something. Also this makes it less awkward when I buy something for someone because like I know my brother likes books but I don't know what book he may want or not want or my sister likes going to claires and I think for her its about finding not just having the item.

No it's not tacky to give a gift card as a wedding present especially if it's to the registered store.

I dont feel there is anything wrong with doing that. At least you'll know they'll be purchasing something that they truly want. Whats tacky is going there empty handed.

And who doesnt love gift cards? I know I do =]