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Does she have a registry? If you don't know, you have a few options:
--ask her
--ask a member of the bridal party
For most well-mannered brides, especially ones that would have many friends who are recent college graduates like yourself, and thus not yet "rolling-in-the-dough," there should be ample choices in that price range on a registry.
Examples:
-- a setting of her everyday dishes
-- a small appliance
-- a setting of her flatware
-- towels (**)
If you want something more fun and less practical (though, seriously, young brides need practical stuff, they really do!!!)
-- pieces to her bar ware
-- fun serving platters
-- household decorations
** I had one friend who did not get a single towel for her wedding. This is now her standard gift. Do not worry about getting stuff that may seem "boring." Knowing that your Theta chapter has not been around too long, I presume the bride is young. Trust me, she will need towels too!
If there is no registry, you may just have to ask around as to what she might like. You could always consider a gift card to a place like Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Gifts to be cautious of, if you go off-registry: vases and picture frames. Some brides get so many of these that they can't possibly use them all.
In some parts of the county cash is the standard gift, but I don't think that is the case in Florida. At least for both my extended family (Jacksonville) and my husband's parents' friends (panhandle) we received very nice gifts from our registry.
Hope this helps! Get ready... this won't be the last time!
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