ukulele as a wedding gift ? good idea yes or no?

tangimango · Nov 23, 2013

anyone give a Ukulele as a wedding gift? or is cash better

they have never played a ukulele, nothing too expensive, maybe a kala brand equivalent .

consitter · Nov 23, 2013

tangimango said:
anyone give a Ukulele as a wedding gift? or is cash better

they have never played a ukulele, nothing too expensive, maybe a kala brand equivalent .

Just my opinion, no. Cash would be a better idea, I think. Especially if neither play, unless they've both expressed a keen interest.

PhilUSAFRet · Nov 23, 2013

:agree: A uke would be kind'a risky.

guitharsis · Nov 23, 2013

Facing the same decision last month, decided to go with cash. An inexpensive uke for everyone at the wedding to sign would be a good addition to cash.

Barbablanca · Nov 23, 2013

If you go with the Uke option get TWO!

cantsing · Nov 23, 2013

It's a nice thought, but unless you know for sure that they want to learn to play together, go with the cash. If you go the ukulele route, definitely give them two ukes.

Cindy

jwieties · Nov 23, 2013

Barbablanca said:
If you go with the Uke option get TWO!

Yep, get them a tenor and a concert. Then when they have a kid you can get them a soprano.

bborzell · Nov 23, 2013

I'd go with a vacuum cleaner. Nearly everybody knows how to play one.

Dan Uke · Nov 23, 2013

cash is king!! get them ukuleles for Christmas

ricdoug · Nov 23, 2013

Barbablanca said:
If you go with the Uke option get TWO!

Not only give them two, give them a series of lessons. Teach them how to play "Put the Lime in the Cocunut" using only the A7 chord. Once they start learning, UAS will drive them to upgrade ;-)

brUKEman · Nov 23, 2013

Give them the ukes before hand with a couple of lessons and then have them perform like the couple in the attached video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUoVKTO2CL4

Freeda · Nov 23, 2013

Thoughtful gifts are more about the receiver than the giver.

Ukuleledad · Nov 23, 2013

At my brothers wedding last year I bought a yellow makala ukulele. I then got all the guests at the reception to sign it with a black sharpie. The result was a great wall hanger & hopefully a nice memory of the day for the happy couple!

itsme · Nov 23, 2013

Personally, I think it's a terrible idea. You may think you're spreading the Aloha, but in reality, you're trying to impose your passion on someone else.

I would go with cash or a gift card to wherever they have a bridal registry so they can pick out what they need.

TG&Y · Nov 23, 2013

Ukulele! Plant the seed. Standby to water if/as needed. Or as/if...if they think you're a loop. Loops Rule.

TheCraftedCow · Nov 24, 2013

I would get two of the same brand of soprano in their favorite colours. The attached card could make reference to marriage being a duet rather than two solos. May these ukuleles help bring harmony to your marriage. May you learn how to both be in the same key--on the same song--on the same page-- these things take practice. May you from this day forward say, "I have yet to be able to_____ rather than say, 'I can't do _____. " You are not getting married to create a past or a present, but a future together. Togetherness is the essence of a good marriage. Your intent is to give them a way to experience it in a non threatening scenario. They have yet to discover what else they will enjoy doing together as time goes on. The advice which goes along with it can show your desire to help them do new things together. It certainly is not to be considered as a gag gift. You are to be commended for thinking outside of the box. Anyone can give cash.

tangimango · Nov 24, 2013

thanks everyone. im just going with cash. even my parents and friend agree its not a good idea.

UkerDanno · Nov 24, 2013

TheCraftedCow said:
I would get two of the same brand of soprano in their favorite colours. The attached card could make reference to marriage being a duet rather than two solos. May these ukuleles help bring harmony to your marriage. May you learn how to both be in the same key--on the same song--on the same page-- these things take practice. May you from this day forward say, "I have yet to be able to_____ rather than say, 'I can't do _____. " You are not getting married to create a past or a present, but a future together. Togetherness is the essence of a good marriage. Your intent is to give them a way to experience it in a non threatening scenario. They have yet to discover what else they will enjoy doing together as time goes on. The advice which goes along with it can show your desire to help them do new things together. It certainly is not to be considered as a gag gift. You are to be commended for thinking outside of the box. Anyone can give cash.

awesome idea...a pink Dolphin and a blue Shark!

bonesigh · Nov 24, 2013

This was my thought exactly! Also you could add a chord tab of their wedding song, if you know what it is, and perhaps a web link to someone playing it on a uke.

Barbablanca said:
If you go with the Uke option get TWO!

Tikiden · Nov 24, 2013

The Ukulele would be fine only as an "Add-on" or extra gift, not the only gift. Cash/check is the BEST gift you can give a new couple. And I should also add that the gift should be MORE than than cost of the plate at the reception. In other words, make sure the amount at least covers the costs of your attendance and then some extra $$ for them...

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