If you’d rather go off-registry and give something unexpected, try these wedding gift ideas—from chocolates to keepsakes—that won’t wind up in the donation pile.

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“For a non-family member gift, if you are a couple invited to the wedding, you should spend about $75 total on a gift. For a family member, $100 to $200 might be more appropriate,” Kirsner said.

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But otherwise, budget-friendly items like cookbooks or online classes can help generate memories, too. See below for the 33 best wedding planner and editor-approved wedding gift ideas.

If the wedding is local and the money part is making some nervous, go to the registry, or go for a personal gift. That way, they'll love it and they won't know much you paid for it.