Wedding Gifts for Your Ex

A wedding gift for your ex should be simple and practical.gift box.st. valentins',birthday,or christmas gift image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com

If you have maintained a close enough friendship with your ex lover to be invited to his wedding, you should follow wedding etiquette and buy the couple a gift on their special day. While you do not have to invest a large sum of money in the gift or choose a gift that is overly personal, a variety of gifts can express your support of the new marriage.

Dishware

Dishware is a common gift given at weddings, and will likely be on the couple's gift registry. A gift of quality dinner plates or serving bowls is a simple and practical gift that the couple can put to good use.

Wine is a perennial gift idea that the couple can enjoy at their leisure. A bottle of white or red wine will express your support and encouragement without causing any discomfort or awkward tension. If you have maintained a close relationship with your ex and the new spouse, you may even consider investing more in this gift by purchasing them a year membership to a wine club. This way they will receive a new flavor to try together each month.

While the couple will likely receive a wide variety of baking dishes and cookware, it is less likely they will receive recipes to try out with their new gifts. A cookbook filled with recipes for every meal and occasion will coincide with their other gifts and allow the couple to spend time together choosing which recipes they would like to try.

A kitchen appliance, such as a coffeemaker or food processor is a practical gift that the couple will use on a regular basis. A small, 2-cup coffee maker is a kind gesture if you have maintained a loose friendship with your ex, while a gourmet margarita maker may be more appropriate if you and the couple are close friends.