What would be an appropriate wedding gift?

Cash, Home Depot gift card are easy and impersonal

I almost always give cash as a wedding gift. Then the couple can get whatever they need.

For the couple moving to Germany in the near future, I would definitely do cash, then there will be no problem carrying stuff during the move. US dollars are perfect, the military base will operate in dollars.

For the relative you are wary of giving cash to: a nice picture frame or a small gift card to somewhere like Home Depot.

For your half brother, get towels. Everyone could always use towels, pick a basic color, etc... Maybe buy a small gift for the little ones to show them that they are loved too.

For your best friend sisters wedding, I would do a Target gift card or something along those lines. It is to much of a hassle you have to go to an international bank, or an exchange place to get your $$ converted over, and the dollar is still week to the European money.

This is going to sound terrible, but for your brother, go to Marshall's or TJ Maxx or Ross or another discount store and buy a home good item (vase, picture frame, etc.).

For your best friend's sister, give her cash (USD). She is going to have a lot to do if they are moving to Germany in a week not to mention that it would be a pain to pack a wedding gift. They can get it exchanged when they get over there.

Cash is the normal gift at a wedding only because it gives them less to carry out in the end. But, even if you aren't aware of a registry, their might be one. Usually I try to go on the basic registry web sites like Bed, Bath & Beyond, Linens N Things, Target, or Macy's and just search out their names. If they have one, you'll find it, and that you can buy something from that if it makes you more comfortable.

both gifts are simple - a nice bottle of wine with a couple of pretty wine glasses - you should be able to get away with less than fifty dollars including two cards and wrap!

it won't give your half-brother the idea that you have lots of money and you sure don't want to give him cash!

as for the couple that are moving to germany, they will likely have a few drinks while packing - lol

i wouldn't do cash for them as euro's are quite expensive - for example u.s.$1.46 wouldn't even get you one euro dollar. good luck with it and have fun at the reception!

gift cards are good or put them a basket together full of home needs like a few new towels dish detergent, hand towels maybe some fabric softener and some laundry detergent. Just basically house hold needs. I would do the same for both couples.

Why don't you buy them both a nice picture frame for their wedding picture. You can get some pretty ones that are not that expensive. Try any of the major department stores or even hallmark.

I think you should give the wedding couple something memorable from the heart. Custom handmade figurine is a unique gift for everyone!

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Their professional artists will make a wonderful figurine of them. I sent them my favorite pictures of my sister and they made incredible "mini-me". That was awesome! My sister was very, very touched and pleased when I gave it to her as wedding gift.

i would give all a gift of cash. $25 would be appropriate. give it in u.s. dollars and let the two that are moving to Germany change it at the air port.