text: what is an appropriate gift for a southern wedding? i'm invited to a co-workers wedding in a couple of weeks.  i will be attending the reception with my boyfriend.  my question is:  what is the appropriate gift?  a gift from their registry or money? if money, how much?  any suggestions? the safest bet is to choose a nice item from her registry. since she is a co-worker, you can pick an inexpensive item. a saute pan or a dutch oven is always a safe bet too, you can do so much with them! other easy options: an interesting vase, a gift card to a local resturant, a nice framed mirror, or a gift card to a local electronics store. for a co-worker, i would say about $50 is appropriate