I’ve been invited to a wedding in Florence in June, and I need a bit of advice regarding a wedding gift. First, I’m assuming it’s expected for me to get a gift. Second, I want to get something with an obvious stamp of my home country on it. I was thinking initially of one of those old-fashioned style milkshake machines for the home. I’m afraid it might be corny, though. Plus toting the box around London (where I’m transferring from one airport to another) is not something to look forward to. Next I was entertaining the idea of getting a set of Simpsonsdemitasse, which seems like a clever enough melding of two cultures. But I’m not even sure if he likes the Simpsons, let alone his fiancee. Plus, I’m worried that they won’t look as expensive as they are (and they’re pretty expensive as far as espresso cups go - they’re only $5 cheaper than designer Ritzenhoff cups).
I’m still leaning towards the Simpsons cups, though. But does anyone have any insight into Italian wedding traditions that would guide me gift-wise?
That’s what I was worried about too. You can buy an adapter, but even still there’s still hazard involved with using an appliance made for U.S. voltage with a higher voltage European outlet.
I’ve actually heard that that’s the case over there, too (assuming you’re talking about cash), but, I don’t know, it’s too odd for me to bank on that.
Young couples need cash to start their lives and get all the necessities that they didn’t get from their registry.
Older couples and previously-married couples need cash because they already have a house full of crap and don’t need material gifts.
And everyone needs cash to help pay for the wedding and/or honeymoon.
If you want it to be “special” cash (or a check, actually), put something American in the envelope like a baseball card with a player who shares their last name, or a recipe for apple pie or something. Or just write something really nice in the card.
do they have a registry? could you find your milkshake machine in Italy? Maybe you can do your homework and have it ready for pickup when you get there. That way, it will be the correct specs and you won’t have to lug it around.
Defo no the Simpsons’ cups if you don’t know that they are fans. That’s just weird. Imagine someone getting you Felix the Cat mugs.
I don’t know if people register for gifts in Italy. Italian weddings traditionally include monetary gifts, and even if there is a registry, this sort of gift would be appropriate and in keeping with Italian tradition.
Also, you should bring along some folding money to the reception, as there are other traditions, some regional, that involve wedding guests buying certain things, with the money going to the couple.
These things are everything from dances with the bride to the groom’s tie, which is sometimes cut to shreds and sold off piece by piece.
Boy from Mars is Italian, and he says it’s likely that they have registered somewhere, so it’s worth asking if they have. If not, cash is suitable - up to 200 euros for a couple, to cover the cost of the ceremony/meal etc.