Wedding Planning
Wedding Gift Etiquette: Tips for choosing the perfect present
A meaningful wedding gift can make the couple’s big day even more special. By giving a thoughtful wedding gift, you show the couple you care. It serves as a tangible representation of your emotions. The recipients will appreciate you for the thought and efforts you put into choosing the gift. With so many wedding gifts to choose from, selecting a thoughtful gift can be challenging. Follow these tips to select the perfect wedding gift for a couple.
Set a Budget
Before evaluating different wedding gifts, set a budget. When deciding how much to spend on a wedding gift, consider your financial situation and relationship with the couple.
Check the Couple’s Registry
Many couples create a registry of gifts they need or want, so their guests can pick a gift they’d like to receive. If you choose to gift an item in a couple’s registry, purchase it early, before someone else chooses it. If you can’t attend the wedding due to unavoidable reasons, consider shipping the gift directly to the couple. If most items in the registry are selected, consider giving the couple a gift card.
Consider a Personalised Gift
Giving a personalised wedding gift is a thoughtful gesture.Showcase the couple’s bond through framed photos, a photo album or custom artwork. Consider monogramming or engraving their initials on towels, a cutting board or a throw blanket Some other personalised gifts include a personalised cookbook with the couple’s favourite recipes and a personalised song/poem.
Consider the Couple’s Interests
Give a wedding gift that aligns with the couple’s interests. Do they love to travel? Gift them a travel voucher, personalised accessories or a scratch-off world map. If they love to cook, consider giving them a gift certificate for a cooking class or top-of-the-line kitchen gadgets. Are they homebodies? Look for items such as luxurious robes or a coffee table book.
Look for Practical and Long-lasting Gifts
Look for a long-lasting gift such as quality cookware, stylish dining sets, premium bedding or home decor items that the couple could enjoy for years to come. A long-lasting gift would be appreciated more than a seasonal or trendy item that can lose its appeal quickly.
Give Cash or Gift Cards
If you cannot decide what to give to a couple on their wedding day, give them cash or a gift card so they can use it to buy something they want or need. Cash or gift cards can be a perfect gift for couples who are saving for their honeymoon or a house. Present cash or gift cards in a personalised card or decorative envelope.
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