A Guest’s Guide to Wedding Gifts With Meaning
Weddings are perhaps one of the toughest events when it comes to gift giving. Many guests choose to give money, which is always appreciated by the Wedding couple. However, many Wedding guests prefer to give a more meaningful gift that is more closely tied to Wedding tradition.
Wedding gifts were traditionally given to the Bride and Groom as a way to help set up their household. The Bride and Groom had most likely been living with their parents and didn’t have any of the resources needed to set up a home.
Today, of course, many couples are older and have been living on their own for a while. They have already accumulated many of the household items they need to operate, and are even faced with the task of combining two households into one. Therefore, it isn’t as necessary to give household and dining items as it once was, even though these still continue to be traditional Wedding gifts.
It is possible, however, to stay true to tradition by selecting a decorative item for the Bride and Groom’s new home. If you can choose an unusual gift that is suited to the Bride and Groom’s tasts, your gift will be displayed in their home and bring fond memories for years to come. One great option is to choose an unusual wall or shelf cross as a reminder that they are not in their marriage alone.
Bride and Grooms have traditionally registered at major department stores as a way of spreading the word as to what they need as gifts. While still fashionable, Bridal registries are losing popularity with guests for a number of reasons. For one, many guests feel that their gifts will get lost in the mundane – what couple will really remember years from now who gave them that set of sheets?
But even if you prefer not to give a gift from the Bridal registry, you might want to check it out to get an idea of the styles that the Bride and Groom like as well as what type of things they can use. Then, you can use that information and put your own unique spin on it to give a gift that the couple will treasure. For example, find out from their registry the colors they have chosen for their bathroom decor, then choose a unique glass decanter for the bathroom counter to complement their theme.
Probably the most troubling part of gift giving at Weddings is knowing how much to spend. There are lots of theories to calculate this number, but the bottom line should be never spend more than you can afford. You can be assured you were invited to share in the couple’s celebration, not because of the size of your gift. If a couple sits around after the big day valuing the gifts they received, you have to question if they are worth giving a gift to in the first place.
There are creative and meaningful gifts available in a wide variety of price ranges. If price is a concern for you consider a lovely pewter keepsake box or glass candlesticks. Their Wedding day is a significant occasion for the couple, and the objective is to give them a gift that is uniquely suited to them.
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