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One of my friends is getting married and I would like to take a wedding gift with me when I visit Egypt in a couple of weeks time.

What might be considered an appropriate gift from England? (I'm rubbish at present-choosing at the best of times).

It needs to be something small and light enough to tote around in a backpack for over a week before I will meet up with him to give it to him.

Any ideas gratefully received.
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You haven't mentioned your budget

But you said small and light..

A tie
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LOL - you don't mean that do you? My budget isn't particularly important (but not TOO much) but I meant something for the couple not just him.
What sort of presents do egyptians normally get for weddings?
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quote:
Originally posted by oldbag:
LOL - you don't mean that do you? My budget isn't particularly important (but not TOO much) but I meant something for the couple not just him.
What sort of presents do egyptians normally get for weddings?
Well I am serious!

Egyptians take money for a wedding present if it's from their family members and very close friends.

But they would appreciate anything from a foreign friend. It's just the thought that counts.

I mean what's wrong with a tie?

It could come in very handy if his wife is the talking type [Big Grin]

(PS Get her lingerie.. She will love you and will not be jealous of your being around her man)
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I have never met her so I don't know how big she is to get lingerie - unless I can find something where fit is less crucial.
Hm not sure about ties.. the only time I ever saw him in a tie is in one of those posh passport style photos which was either for his passport or for passing round to the mothers of potential fiancees.
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get them some silver for the house, its a very popular wedding gift in egypt [Smile]
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Something traditional English would be nice. In Romania we have special shops for traditional objects.
Here it's a link for to see:
http://www.dracula.metsoft.ro/obiecte_lemn.htm
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A fancy gift set of scented body oils, massage oils, candles, like something from Lush, Jo Malone, L'occitane or Body Shop. So they can both use them in the bedroom ( on the Honeymoon )!!!!.

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quote:
Originally posted by tootifrooti:
scented body oils, massage oils,
They will cook with it and die.
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Originally posted by 7ayat- nefsi fe sobya:
get them some silver for the house, its a very popular wedding gift in egypt [Smile]
I like that idea - maybe a silver photoframe?

I would be a bit too embarrassed really to get anything intimate.
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yeah a photoframe, or silver ornaments to decorate the house with
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quote:
Originally posted by oldbag:
maybe a silver photoframe?
They are cheap to get in Egypt.
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quote:
Originally posted by MyKingdomForATaba2Koshari:
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Originally posted by oldbag:
maybe a silver photoframe?
They are cheap to get in Egypt.
OK cheers - I'll have a look and see if I can see something peculiarly 'english' in style otherwise wait til I get there save carrying something about!
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