That said, I’m very much against this idea. Not only does it add to the already insane wedding prices, it’s not even something essential and would make a better wedding anniversary gift than a wedding gift.

What are good wedding gifts from kallah/kallah’s parents to chosson?
1. Talis. At least one. Can also give a separate shabbos/yom tov one with bling. I have regular black and a blue one for shabbos/yom tov.
2. Talis bag.
3. Kittel.
4. Shas. Though better to wait until one of Artscroll’s sales instead of paying full price.

These 4 are useful things that the guy will actually need. A watch, he already has.