Wedding Present Help

[jtoepfert100]

A friend of mine is attending a wedding out of town over Thanksgiving. The wedding is only family and a few very close friends. The groom has A LOT of money. My friend is a guy and can't figure out what type of gift to give. I asked if they are registered and he thinks they aren't but he hasn't asked. He thinks they aren't because they have so much money but I'm not so sure. However, he doesn't want to ask but wants to get them something. I do not know the couple getting married so I can't personally come up with something unique to them. I've considered going the gag gift route and doing something ridiculously cheesy, like having t-shirts made with their pictures, since they don't need anything but I'm not sure that's the way to go.

Any suggestions? TIA.

[jellyben]

I don't think gag gift is the way to go. Just because they have money doesn't mean that they are not deserving of a lovely wedding gift. If he doesn't want to go the traditional vase/candlesticks/platter route, maybe something that speaks to their interests-new tennis racquets, cooking classes, wine of the month club.

[sunnyshine]

How about a gift certificate for a couple's massage.

A wine basket?

Gift certificate to a restaurant?

[jtoepfert100]

Thanks for the responses. I actually had a moment of clarity after I posted and just looked up their registries myself. As I suspected, they are registered at multiple places. Problem solved.

[donleyk]

I have to agree regarding something traditional. I think candle sticks are an excellent gift as well as vases. They're always appreciated.

[cherylopal]

I'm in a kind of similar situation- they aren't loaded with money but I can't seem to find them registered anywhere and they keep saying to keep everything low key- my idea was a nice nice bottle of champagne- thinking that might also work for you too even though you found their registeries.

[BarbaraL]

I know many people are anti-gift registry, but I like them. I want the bride and groom to like my gift, and taste is subjective; plus, people may or may not want/need china, serving ware, etc, etc.
I believe that traditional etiquette dictates that a couple isn't supposed to announce where they're registered (comes across as trolling for gifts). One is supposed to ask a family member or a member of the wedding party -is that an option for you, Cherylopal?
I agree with Jellyben that the couple deserves a nice wedding gift regardless of how much money they have or don't have (note: the cost should be in line with the giver's budget not the recipient's).