Five ways to politely ask for money as a wedding gift (with zero awks)

The “official” day to thank all the fathers (and father figures) out there is fast approaching and if we put aside the terrible jokes and inability to multitask, there’s a lot dads do that deserves to be formally recognised and applauded. Here are 10 of the best Father's Day gift ideas that are completely free to give.

Since time began, humans have exchanged gifts as a way to celebrate, offer support and give thanks. What is gifted has certainly changed (a knob of butter probably wouldn’t cut it these days) but the gesture still carries the same meaning - to build connection and show someone that people care. 

But what to actually give? It could be flowers or slippers (they’re legitimately good Mother’s Day gifts if that’s their lane) but it could also be something that speaks to each mother’s individual qualities and interests, like a movie voucher (if they’re a Movie Buff Mum) or a pottery class (if they’re a Creative Mum). 

Starting and building a business is always a challenging (and sometimes lonely) road. Show your support to a founder friend with any of these gift ideas that will only cost you a little good will.

Here are the 10 most popular wedding gifts added to couple's registries in 2022 - and we guarantee there's some heartwarmers in there.

Be it their birthday, Christmas, an anniversary or "just because",  these gift ideas for mum and/or dad wil only cost a little time, energy and good will. And we guarantee they'll be some of the best gifts your folks have ever recieved.

Spoiler: you can ask for anything. But we get that's not too helpful - so here are some actual ideas.

Receiving gifts is nice. But receiving gifts that give back? That's a whole other league. We've got 10 ideas to add to your wedding registry that do just that.