Archive for October, 2011

Perfect Wedding Gifts

Friday, October 28th, 2011

1. Jewellery – There’s a wide variety of jewellery you can buy the bride and groom which include silver charm bracelets and earrings. Of course, you should make sure you don’t buy them a ring, as the day will be all about the wedding ring and you could either out do the groom (which he won’t like) or your present could look inferior. There are some great designer jewellery alternatives on the market, such as Lovelinks designer bracelets which are great because the bride can personalise it to her own taste.

2. Champagne – Nothing starts a celebration better than a bottle of bubbly, and there’s no better (or happier) time to celebrate than when you are attending a wedding. Make sure that you share a glass with the bride and groom and grab some snaps which they will be able to keep and cherish forever. Another great thing about champagne is that if the happy couple do not want to open it there and then, they can always have it at a later date, such as on their honeymoon or their one year wedding anniversary.

3. Photo Frame – This can be a very cheap and effective present for those who are struggling for ideas, or who may not have the big bucks to spend on such a day. If you buy a frame that is wedding related, then after the wedding the happy couple can look through all their pictures and can then decide to frame their favourite picture. This could be kept anywhere throughout the house, and can be passed down through to different generations of their family.

4. Home Appliances and goods – A traditionally great present to get a young couple are household appliances which will help them in their new life together. This can be anything they have asked for or anything you feel they may need as they embark on married life together. Look at things such as wine or champagne glasses, which would look nice with an evening dinner. You could also look into toasters, microwaves or anything that will make life a little bit easier for them.

If you feel they already have everything, then look for things that will enhance the aesthetics of their home. This includes plants, mirrors or furniture which you think would suit their home, you could also look into garden furniture you know they want or feel they deserve. There are so many things every household needs, so you’ll be sure to find something for the happy couple.

Unique Wedding Gifts 2011

Friday, October 28th, 2011

When choosing wedding gifts, cost will probably be the first consideration, and this is driven by both the cost of the items and the number of guests.

To be unique with the wedding gifts that you give your guests, it is important to first pick a theme for the gifts. It does not have to be along the traditional lines of wedding gifts. In fact, the more creative your thinking, the more unique your gifts will be.

For example, what about a beach theme? You can give your wedding guests specialized seashell favors, starfish favors, flip-flop coaster, beach chair place-card holders, and many more beach and sea related wedding gifts.

A popular wedding favor gift is a disposable camera, with the name of the bride and groom, followed by the date of the wedding on them. These are an especially fun wedding favor gift for children, since many children like to take pictures of the bride and groom.

You can also be very creative and unique with candle wedding favors.

When it comes to giving food as a wedding favor gift, a popular choice is chocolate. People generally love chocolate! You can make very beautiful and unique wedding favors from different shaped chocolates. Just a word of advice, do not give only chocolates. It will not be appreciated if your wedding guests include people who have diabetes.

Some couples prefer to offer more practical things as gifts for guests that are still unique. Perhaps the most popular example of a practical wedding gift is a ballpoint pen. Some couples might want to add a personal touch by choosing to include their favorite romantic quote.

Best Wedding Gifts Ideas

Friday, October 28th, 2011

In fact, more couples are asking whether or not it is rude to request money rather than wedding gifts? Who can blame them when you think about the cost of a wedding, honeymoon and buying a new home. Not to mention that most couples are paying for these expenses on their own. More couples are asking the question “Is it polite to ask for cash as a wedding gift in lieu of gifts?”

Yes, there is no polite way to ask for cash. Word of mouth may be the best way to do so if you feel this is necessary. Normally, people ask the bridal party or immediate family members where the bride and groom are registered. A perfect way for them to respond is “They are registered at a XYZ; however, they are also saving to buy a new home or pay for their honeymoon.” The truth is most people are sophisticated enough to know most couples would prefer cash and the chances are they will receive a mixture of cash and wedding gifts. Furthermore, many people feel it is tacky to ask people for cash. They feel that the couple should be appreciative of whatever wedding gifts they receive.

However, times have changed and companies are now offering various services to accommodate the bride and groom who are looking for cash as opposed to wedding gifts. For example, banks are now offering a bridal registry where your guest can contribute to the down payment on a home for the bride and groom. Other companies are also offering a bridal registry where your guests can deposit the money in an account and they can use the cash for whatever they decide. Talk about instant gratification. The question still arises is this any different than asking for cash? In my opinion, these alternatives are an indirect way for the bride and groom to ask for cash. Perhaps, as time passes and more people ask for cash and more companies offer these services it will no longer be considered in bad taste to ask for money in lieu of wedding gifts.