Question Regarding Wedding Gifts

[FearoftheNight]

Hey guys I will be going to my first wedding in a few weeks. The groom is a grade school friend of mien. What should I bring as a gift? So far here are my thoughts:
1) Cash (a bit impersonal).
2) Weightlifting shoes (i dont think its a couple's present but i know my friend is too cheap to get them but would absolutely LOVE them...is that bad? or is a happy husband a good one? ?
3) Random houseware...class for couple. (meh sounds boring and i'm not sure if they would like them)

So what do you guys think? Do you think it's bad if I go with option 2?

 

[sixone]

None of the above.

Ask where they're registered. The store will give you a list of things they want; get something on the list or a gift card.

 

[lxskllr]

None of the above.

Ask where they're registered. The store will give you a list of things they want; get something on the list or a gift card.

^^^

 

[Howard]

I'm sure they would love to see cash.

 

[SandEagle]

cash in a wedding card ia not tacky

 

[AreaCode707]

ASKING for cash is tacky. Giving cash is actually pretty thoughtful, since anyone putting together a wedding can usually use the financial lift.

Do not give the shoes; that is not a wedding gift. You should be giving them something to help them start their life together.

 

[MrDingleDangle]

Cash is the best gift.

If you want something they will remember check the registry for something special....a lot of things i forget who gave, but other things i always remember, its not always the expensive things that i remember either, just things that are more unique i guess

 

[IronWing]

Cash.

 

[Mike Gayner]

$$$$$$$

 

[guyver01]

Gift Card to local strip club.

 

[FearoftheNight]

i guess cash it is! thanks guys

 

[moshquerade]

i guess cash it is! thanks guys

i think you had already planned to do this before you posted the thread.
typical guy.

Post #2 gave you a fool proof way to put some thought into it and buy them a nice gift, but alas...