There aren’t many other high-pressure gift-giving scenarios quite like attending a wedding. The act of settling on the best wedding gifts for that impending block of ceremonies on your calendar ...

Depending on your friend's bridal party plans ... When it comes to the wedding gift, don't delay if you're going to buy something from the registry. The later you shop, the slimmer the pickings.

None of my friends have brought up not receiving a wedding gift from me. My 20s and 30s have been riddled with invitations — weekends booked with bachelorette parties, bridal showers ...

Because they are forgoing a registry, my friends have no idea what to get them for wedding gifts. (Turns out, none of my friends are invited to the wedding -- only their friends and family.) ...