A wedding gift does not have to be expensive to be well received and appreciated by the couple. While the extravagance of some weddings may compel their guests to purchase pricey gifts, it is not necessary to do so. It's possible that you may be invited to a few weddings every year so it is not really feasible to buy expensive gifts for every couple. You may also feel it's more necessary to buy a more expensive gift for close friends or family memebers, and not so much for just a casual acquaintance. Even if you are very close with the couple you may be able to create a very inexpensive gift for their wedding. The following are just a few ideas for inexpensive wedding gifts that are sure to delight the couple without breaking your budget.

One inexpensive gift idea is to fill a set of personalized beer mugs or personalized koozies with a variety of trinkets such as a gift card or there favourite snacks.  The personalization of the beer mugs make a gift that will charished forever. Many couples are starting their life together and won't have barware, especially ones that will remind them of their special day. This gift is thoughtful and useful without being detrimental to your budget.

Another inexpensive gift idea is to create a basket containing elements for a romantic dinner. You could put this basket together by yourself and include items such as dry pasta and sauce as well as a bottle of wine and two wine glasses. You might also want to include a non-perishable desert such as biscotti to complete your meal. You could even include a recipe card with one of your own personally tested recipes. This gift idea always goes over well by any couple since it is always nice to have a romantic night alone.

The couple's registry could also be another source of inexpensive wedding gift ideas. Many couples will register for an assortment of items that span a large price spectrum. You may find that the couple has included many inexpensive items in their registry that may fall within your budget constraints. Choosing an inexpensive item from the couple's registry ensures that you are giving them a gift that they will truly like and appreciate because they picked out the item themselves.

Candles are another inexpensive wedding gift. Newlyweds often incorporate candles in their decorating and also use candles to create ambiance during dinner or on other occasions. Just after they are married is the time when couples are most likely to enjoy candlelight dinners frequently and for no specific occasion so a wedding gift of candles is bound to be used often. Candles come in a great variety of colors, sizes and scents so it should be easy to find an assortment of candles that will be appreciated by the couple.