Gift Idea for Legal Wedding

sunset30

I have a long time friend who is getting legally married to her partner now that it is legal in their state. They had a commitment ceremony and reception a few years ago which I went to and gave a gift for. They aren't inviting people to the legal ceremony so I am not going. Nonetheless, I am happy for them. Is it appropriate to give a gift in this situation? I know it's not necessary etiquette wise, but I thought it would be nice to send something small to let them know I'm happy for them. Clearly they don't have a registry, and they live in a different state so it's not like I can give them a bottle of wine or something next time I see them. I'm kind of stuck on what to do and what to get them. 

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

JCbride2015

I think that sounds lovely. Perhaps you can send them a card with a restaurant gift card so they can have a date night. Or a gift card to one of those websites that turns photos into large prints or canvases to hang.

jenna8984

Maybe a food gift? Someone sent me chocolate covered nuts and cherries from Chukar Cherries and I loved it so I sent it to a few of my friends. Not trying to pimp out that company, I just really like their food! Harry & David is a good one also. 

VulgarGirl

It is always appropriate to give a friend a gift. No matter the reason.

A gift card to a restaurant they like would awesome. Or some fancy food you can order and send to them. Something they wouldn't bother spending money on for themselves.

lc07

ditto PPs. I think they'd find it lovely that you took time and money to celebrate this big event in their lives.

dcbride86

I love the idea of something monogrammed!  You're a very good friend, and a very heartfelt congratulations to them!

theartistformerlyknownas

I heard gay people like wallets...

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lurkergirl

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Kauris

I got step brother and his new wife a gift card to shutter fly so they can print out photos from their wedding. Maybe something like that?

Blergbot

kasmith1 said:

I got step brother and his new wife a gift card to shutter fly so they can print out photos from their wedding. Maybe something like that?

This! Or you could take your wine idea and buy a nice bottle on the interwebs.

CMGragain

You may give anyone a gift, anytime you feel like it.  I think this sounds like a lovely reason to give a gift.

holyguacamole79

My aunt and her wife married privately earlier this fall. H and I sent them a cool popcorn maker and different flavors to put on the popcorn. They love having movie nights, and she said this was perfect!

sunset30

Thanks everyone - appreciate the good ideas!