Wedding Present - Landenberg,PA

Updated on October 25, 2014
S.E. asks from Landenberg, PA
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I have been invited to a Wiccan wedding.

I am uncertain of what would be a good present. They're young and kind of broke so I think they need everything, but can anyone suggest something in keeping with their beliefs? I am struggling with that one.

Any suggestions for something more personal than a blender?

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M.C.

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Wicca is an Earth religion- so think along those lines. Hand-made gifts, especially made with loving intent, are also special if you are close to the couple.

Otherwise, just because they are Wiccan doesn't mean they have no need for the practicalities every other couple does... I would ask if they are registered anywhere and get some hi from their registry. :)

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J.☯.

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Is money not in keeping with their beliefs? Because the cash and checks we received at our wedding were GREATLY appreciated.

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K.A.

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A Wiccan wedding is still a wedding. The young couple are just starting out and will need all the basic household goods any couple starting out will need. Cash or gift cards are also a very well received gift to the new couple.

If you want to get something special for the couple beyond basic wedding gifts you can get them something special to bless their house with. A lovely wreath or decorated broom that they can hang on their door or a wall in their home maybe is an example of the direction you can go in. Hand made (or someone else's handy work if you are not the crafty type) is always a wonderful gift.

If you know them well enough and know if they have a particular deity they strongly associate with you can find them a lovely statue of that deity that they can place in their new home. There are some beautiful ones that can be found in a very reasonable price range.
But in all honesty, unless you are super close and really know of the faith, buying anything along the lines of altar items, which is the impression I am getting from your post, is not very easy.
With all of that said, anything personal that you would give to any new couple is absolutely perfect. What is far more important is the intent of giving the carefully chosen gift more than what the actual gift is.
Thinking back nearly 20 years, we got some gorgeous candle holders, our wedding invitation beautifully framed, a hand quilted covered photo album, an amazing decorative plate bought at a renaissance faire by a friend of ours, we also got dinner plates, drinking glasses, lots of gift cards and cash that we pooled together to put some furniture in our tiny one bedroom apartment and finally buy ourselves a 4 slice toaster (what a luxury! LOL). Everything from the blender (because we did get one) to the more personal gifts were all received with love in our hearts from those people we loved and wanted to share our special moment with.

Buy a gift from the heart and give it with love and it will be perfect. That is all the Wiccan faith desires.

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D.K.

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Money or something they are registered for. Unless you have been to their home and are very clear on their tastes I would stay away from things like candy dishes and home decor. We have gobs of that stuck away in closets that we couldn't exchange and were uncomfortable regifting. If you choose to get an item they are not registered for, be sure to include a gift receipt.

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E.E.

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Honestly, I think a check is one of the sweetest gift for ANY young and "kind of broke" couple. In the memo line, I think you could write write "blessed be" to show that you are respecting Wicca.

Enjoy the wedding!

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Y.M.

answers from Iowa City on

Anything you would give to other newlyweds should be fine. Obviously not a Christian Bible or Kiddush cups or anything overtly of another religion.

You could always get them alter tools or a keepsake box if you want something from their religion.

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J.C.

answers from Philadelphia on

I always write a check. Then they can get what they want.

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V.S.

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I can't imagine what their beliefs have to do with their household needs.

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O.O.

answers from Los Angeles on

Crystals, sage or blessed jewelry.

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G.B.

answers from Oklahoma City on

I think I'd have to do cash in this case. How fun that you get to go see this.

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W.W.

answers from Washington DC on

I did a google search for "wedding gift for wiccan wedding" and got a long list...

this is one the "hits" I got.

http://www.cafepress.com/+wiccan-wedding+gifts

One of the mom's on here is a Wiccan. I hope she responds!! She should be able to give you some great advice!

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L.A.

answers from Austin on

Cash or a gift card to Bed Bath and Beyond or Target

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B.C.

answers from Norfolk on

You can never go wrong with a crystal candy dish or some candle sticks.

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S.T.

answers from Washington DC on

i'm no longer Wiccan, but was during my journey to my current polytheism. and i can say with some assurance that newlywed wiccans need the same stuff as other newlyweds.
if you want to make your gift along wiccan lines, which is very sweet and considerate of you, you might want to consider a big chunk of raw amethyst or other crystal; blessed herbs such as sage smudge sticks or sweetgrass; nice candle holders like the popular 'circle of friends'; jewelry or household decorations with pentagrams; a beautiful carved broom; cast iron cauldron; crystal ball.
but if you don't know them well you probably don't know what tools and bits of things they like or need.
in which case a blender is probably just perfect.
:) khairete
S. (who likes a good blender)

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D.B.

answers from Boston on

Do you usually give religious gifts to people of other faiths? Do you give a Bible to the Protestants, a Crucifix to the Catholics, Shabbat candlesticks to the Jews? Just steer away from that, and give household items as you would to anyone else. If they are registered, that makes it easy. If they are not, pick a neutral type of gift - a picture frame for their wedding photo or any other family photographs, a gift certificate for a nice theater so they can go out to a show, a wine rack with a few nice bottles in it (as the liquor store wine expert for help within your budget), etc. I don't love cash but some people do, and I do worry about gift cards and envelopes at weddings because there are real wedding crashers or unscrupulous staff members who go in an steal them (this happened to several friends of mine). I don't like to leave an envelope there in the basket provided, and I don't like to take gifts to the reception because all the work of transporting them goes to the bridal couple or their families. I always send my gift to the home.

And if they're broke, a blender and a coffee maker and a serving platter and a George Foreman Grill might be just the sort of things they need.

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