Have been invited to an Italian friend's wedding in Tuscany. Any suggestions on what might be a traditional wedding gift? Not quite sure what gift traditions are? Thank you.
Posted by
San Francisco/Marin County
9436 posts
I don't know what a traditional Italian gift would be, maybe you could google for that info, but if it were me, I would give a very nice, expensive, made in America, frame for a wedding photo as a gift.
Posted by
OP
point pleasant beach, nj, usa
646 posts
Thank you so much. I did Google the question. Seems cash is a customary gift. Also contributing to the honeymoon is also traditional. If it's one thing young newlyweds appreciate, it is cash. But thank you for the gift suggestion. I was thinking along those lines, but was concerned what the extra weight would add to my carry-on.
Posted by
Ballwin
833 posts
This may not help any, but I just got married and my Italian cousin mailed me a kind note and a pair of nice earrings. So I don't think cash is required.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
That's the nice thing about money - one size fits all and it doesn't weigh anything. Have a wonderful time at the wedding.
Posted by
OP
point pleasant beach, nj, usa
646 posts
Thank you all for your kind responses.
Posted by
washington, dc, us
27 posts
I've been told that the Silver Spoon Cookbook is a traditional gift. There's an English version.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
If the Silver Spoon cookbook is indeed a traditional wedding gift, it should at least be accompanied by a couple of silver spoons.
Posted by
Ballwin
833 posts
Maybe a nice small gift, and some cash? Plus, the good thing if you bring anything to Italy of weight, that's room to bring souvenirs back home.