Wedding

Simple. The task becomes easier if you know the likes and dislikes of the couple. If you don’t know then a little inquiry with the family and friends could give you clues about the preferences of the bride and the groom. That would be fantastic, as the recipients would be overwhelmed with happiness for the thoughtfulness shown by the gift giver. Though the market is filled with regular wedding gifts, it’s always better to take a little extra effort and gift something that’s personal to the couple.

The regular wedding gifts are baskets of chocolates, flowers, wine bottles, cakes, perfume bottles, flower basket for the bride, bridal jewelry, neckties and watches for the groom etc… Photo frames and albums, dinner sets, candle stands, flower vases, crystal champagne flutes, jewelry boxes, pen stands etc. are some more items that constitute part of wedding gift list. A box or basket of chocolate candy is also a good wedding gift idea. The chocolate candy wrappers can be ordered to carry specific wedding wishes.

Personalized wedding gifts can be purchased at special stores that deal with these unique items or can be done by yourself. A quilt with photographs that feature both the bride and groom is a great personalized wedding gift idea. Photos can be printed on the pillows too as personalized wedding gifts. A collection of favorite books, paintings, CDs that is liked by both bride and groom is also a great personalized wedding gift idea.

The idea of presenting the newlywed couple with romantic gifts like massage kit, edible body paint, sex manual like ‘kamasutra’ that describes the art of making love may go down well with the couple if they are not inhibited about the romantic aspect of marriage. A treat for the couple at choice restaurant, followed by tickets for a play are also a good way of showing your wish for them to spend intimate moments with each other. If its affordable on the part of the gift giver, an all expenses paid holiday packages are a marvelous idea of personalized wedding gift.

Probably the best personalized wedding gift is – penning down a poem for the couple and putting it in a frame for their future. A panting featuring either the bride or the groom or both is another gift idea that has no equals. But writing a poem, drawing and painting are not every one’s cups of tea. Those who cannot do that can choose from a number of gift items mentioned above that are available in the stores.

Natalie Aranda writes about family, love and relationship. The regular wedding gifts are baskets of chocolates, flowers, wine bottles, cakes, perfume bottles, flower basket for the bride, bridal jewelry, neckties and watches for the groom etc… Photo frames and albums, dinner sets, candle stands, flower vases, crystal champagne flutes, jewelry boxes, pen stands etc. Personalized wedding gifts can be purchased at special stores that deal with these unique items or can be done by yourself.

There is no right and wrong rule to this since every couple is different, as is every wedding guest’s budget. What is well received and appreciated by one couple may horrify another. If you are having trouble deciding on what would be a proper wedding gift, here are some questions to consider to help guide you in your gift selection:

- What are the bride and groom’s personalities like? Are they a fun-loving couple? Are they eccentric? Are they very conservative? By answering such questions you should be better able to search for gift ideas that will suit their personalities, and therefore be happily received.

- What hobbies and interests do they have? Choose gifts that will enhance the enjoyment of their interests. For example, some couples love bowling together. Search for a gift that’s related to this sport such as matching personalized bowling hats.

- What type of food do they both love? If they love Italian food, then a gift certificate to a romantic Italian restaurant would be appropriate. Another idea is to put together or purchase an Italian food gift basket for a romantic picnic. If they’re the type of couple that loves barbecued foods, a gift basket full of barbecue sauces, recipes and spices would be a welcomed wedding present.

- How is their home decorated? For those who know the couple well and have been in their home, you may want to look for something that will compliment their decor, such as a special figurine, a picture or a collectible.

- Choose a gift based on the theme of their wedding. This can become a collection of wedding memories that they could display in their home. As an example, our wedding featured hearts and swans as the theme. Based on that wedding theme, some of the gifts we’ve received for anniversaries have been a small table fountain featuring two swans “in the pond,” and a musical swan snow globe.

- Do they have a gift registry set up? If so, you can choose something that you know they are guaranteed to like.

- Gift a gift of money. If you still can’t decide, then send a check equal to what you would have spent on a wedding present. Make it out to Mr. and Mrs. Whatever (unless the bride is keeping her maiden name - in which case use both names on the check).

Rose Smith owns Wedding Themes and More where you can find a wealth of ideas and articles covering wedding theme planning. For information on proper wedding gift ideas and general wedding planning, visit http://www.wedthemes.com/proper-wedding-gift.shtml

Second marriages can be a tricky situation for a variety of reasons. There may be problems with step kids, ex spouses or even some religious stumbling blocks for the marriage taking place. However, when we talk about the etiquette for buying gifts for those going through a second marriage, it is a fairly straightforward process.

It is the norm for a couple going through a second marriage not to ask for, nor to expect, wedding attendees to bring gifts. Traditionally people received gifts at their first wedding to help them set up a home for their new life together. It is considered that couples going through second marriages already have all the trappings of modern life and do not require the gifts usually received at a first wedding.

If you have been invited to a second wedding and have received an invite that makes no mention of gifts, then that is good. It shows that the bride and groom have taken note of etiquette and have not requested gifts on their invitation. However, it is permissible and not uncommon to give gifts at a second wedding. If you are related to the future couple you may wish to give a gift anyway, if you are not married then you may politely enquire if the bride and groom have a gift registry, so as to make sure if you do by a gift for a second marriage, you get them a gift that they want.

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It’s been suggested that presenting wedding gifts to the bride and groom goes right back to the medieval times where the Lord of the Manor was Lord of all he surveyed, including the people who lived on his estate. His quarrels were their quarrels, and if he went to war with the man next door, they had to aid and abet in whatever way they could.

One of the more pesky traditions that the Lord had come up with was that to celebrate his eldest daughter’s marriage, every tenant had to give the bride a gift of money. One can just imagine, with their level of earnings, how much the tenants looked forward to this event.

Today, while no longer needing to do so, people do like to shower the more powerful people with wedding gifts. But what do you give to a person who has everything? Or if they haven’t, it’s only because they choose to do without it?

One royal couple, newly married, received at least five cars as wedding gifts. Another gift, which was more practical but which would be used almost as much as the cars, was a lawn mower beautifully monogrammed with the couple’s initials. In gold leaf?

In the reign of good Queen Bess, one of the most popular gifts for a wedding couple was a pair of scissors which used to be known as a pair of knives. This gift was often signed with a ditty such as, “Fortune doth give these pair of knives to you, to cut the thread of love if it be untrue.” From this comes the superstition that scissors as a wedding gift is unlucky, symbolizing as it does, the separation of the two lovers.

It is believed that Prince Charles, on his marriage to Diana, received in all something like 6,000 gifts. No wonder he asked guests at his second wedding to please don’t send me any more gifts, I’ve just managed to get rid of the first lot.

Like Prince Charles who either burned, returned or gave away his unwanted wedding gifts, most couples don’t scruple to get rid of the gifts they don’t like or are unlikely to ever use. This is very much unlike the Victorians who were great believers of waste not, want not. Being very duty minded, it was their fervent hope that they would leave the world a richer place than the one they entered. A man who didn’t add to that which he had inherited, let alone squandered what he did inherit, was considered a disgrace to the world of good husbandry.

Today, we want to live a lot, and leave as little as possible when we go. In Victorian times couples were so conscientious, that in some cases the anniversary gifts that they’ve left behind them, are as complete as on the day that they received them.

Vlady Peters is an Australian Civil Marriage Celebrant authorized to perform marriages in Australia. She also performs general ceremonies such as Baby Naming, Renewal of Vows and Commitment Ceremonies. To learn more about Vlady, visit her at http://www.weddings-celebrant.com

Whenever anyone receives a wedding invite, one of the first things that goes through their minds, is what they should choose as perfect wedding gifts.

Creating a well thought out list of potential wedding gifts is actually an art form and requires a great deal of attention to detail if you want to make sure that you get what you want - without upsetting any guests!

Perfect Wedding Gifts

Choosing your ideal wedding gifts should be done with your guests in mind. For example, if you have a large number of young or student guests you may want to ask for wedding gifts that can be bought cheaply. A great way of doing this is to have options such as wineglasses, where guests can buy just 2 glasses or they can buy a set of 8 or more, if they choose.

The more flexibility that you offer your guests when it comes to wedding gifts, the less likely they are to ‘go it alone’ and potentially choose something that you do not like.

Wedding Gifts Lists

It may seem a little presumptuous to send a wedding list out with your invitations but it can save a lot of bother in the long run. Many of the large department stores now offer wedding gifts’ service where individuals can visit the store and make any purchases that they desire. The list is kept updated and therefore minimizes the risks of duplication.

By choosing a company to run your wedding gifts’ list, you do not need to send out an actual list with every invitation, but simply make people aware of the existence of the list and any relevant reference numbers. When choosing the best company, be aware of where your guests live, ensure that there is a branch or shop that is convenient for at least most of your guests. Better still choose a company that offers an online service, so that anyone in the world can make use of the wedding gifts directory.

Novel Wedding Gifts

With so many people waiting until they are a lot older to marry, the tradition of receiving wedding gifts to ‘set up home’ has largely disappeared. As a result, many couples now look for novel and interesting wedding gifts. For example, there is a growing trend, recently, for suggesting charitable donations to a chosen organization, as an alternative to more traditional wedding gifts.

When it comes to selecting a choice of wedding gifts, it pays to be open-minded, whilst you may not always get exactly what you want, do remember that they are gifts, so smile nicely, and thank your guests.

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In my endless quest to find new and exciting new ideas for wedding gifts and wedding favors I turned to the gift ideas available in my own land, Egypt. The long history of Egypt from Ancient Egyptian civilization going through Byzantine, Roman, Christian and Arab influences has created a unique mix of culture in Egypt that reflected on its arts and crafts. Egyptians are long known for their advanced skills as skilled artisans and the handmade crafts they produce are marked by subtle variations in shape, color and details to ensure that each piece is unique and different. The mix of skilled workmanship and cultural influences make gifts from Egypt a brilliant idea for many occasions. In this article I will explore three ideas for wedding favors and gifts with tips on how to make a good informed purchase.

Glass perfume bottles made of the highest quality Pyrex glass with transparent twisted-style stoppers that fit perfectly to the bottle. They come with different brilliant colors and most bottles are embellished with golden rings. If you buy in bulk (150-200 pieces) you can get a huge discount from the retailer, ask before you buy. The bottles will be shipped mostly by air from Egypt directly to you. Glass is very fragile and some of the bottles may break regardless of how carefully packed they are. Make sure you buy insurance for your bottles, check the refund policy of the retailer, and order a few more to cover any breakage. It is always a good idea to order about a month in advance.

Another idea is personalized Egyptian Papyrus paintings. These are great gifts that carry paintings from Ancient Egyptian history (King Tut, Nefertiti, …) and can be personalized with any name. Names can be painted in English or Hieroglyphics. The can be framed for a long lasting memory of the special event. You can also print your wedding invitations on papyrus papers (without the Egyptian art). The invitation can be printed in English with the bride and groom’s names in English and Hieroglyphics. Check with different retailers to get a good price quote. Make sure you communicate all the details of size, font and design of your invitation. Order a few samples first to make sure that this is what you want. Expect the whole process to take one to two months so start early.

Mother of Pearl Jewelry boxes are another great idea. These are wooden boxes where the top is covered with inlaid mother of pearl. The boxes come in various shapes and sizes, round, rectangular, flat or rounded top. The inside is red velvet usually. You can give these boxes as gifts to the mademoiselle d’honore [bridesmaid] to keep their jewelry. Also, the wedding bands can be presented in one of these boxes, possibilities are endless. They are also a good place to keep sentimental gifts from family members. Make sure you buy quality boxes only. The cheap ones use a kind of glue that deteriorate over time and will start to smell real bad after a while.

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Egyptian Gifts
Egyptian Perfume Bottles
Jewelry Boxes - Mother of Pearl Inlaid

Planning a wedding is as exciting as the big day itself, once the engagement is official. From the early setting of the tentative time and place for the wedding ceremony and reception, to all wedding gift ideas for the bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls and ring bearers, there is to much to do, starting with the selection of the wedding-party participants and their roles.

As sweet as candy canes and candy bars, children are an important part of your wedding party, and the number of them participating as flower girls and ring bearers are limited only by your patience and the supply, because sometimes there are not too many of them in a family.

When it comes to thinking about wedding gift ideas, consider candy canes and candy bars, as the ideal present to encourage children to participate in your wedding, and even motivate others outside your family, such as your neighbors’ sons or those of your friends or co-workers.

Many brides are concerned about the role of children according to their ages and where they have to work in the procession. In the United States, the role of flower girls and ring bearers are limited to children under age 6, but that trend does not exclude children of any other age if they are willing to participate and perform their role accordingly.

Wedding gift ideas may include presents made with candy bars decorated attractively. Gifts including candy canes along with a toy or a wedding favor, can be enough to make any child participate responsibly, although the older they get the more likely they may not be as thrilled to participate in the wedding party, but ask them if they want to, it never hurts.

Children from 3 to 6 can be enrolled as a flower girl, ring-bearer, or trainbearer, while those from 7 to 10 can also participate by carrying candles or the prayer book in the wedding procession, tending to the guestbook, as well as handing out programs and flowers to mothers and grandmothers.

However, you can adjust these age ranges according to your family circumstances and the children’s desire to participate, including those young teens from age 11 to 15, who can receive the titles of junior bridesmaid or junior groomsman, adding the dignity they need as adolescent attendants.

Disregarding their ages, include children when planning your wedding gift ideas, remembering that there is no need for fancy presents. Everybody loves candy and candy bars are an all-time favorite available in a variety of flavors, colors and fantasy shapes, or simply shaped like candy canes, which can also serve as placeholders with a card attached to the bow.

Natalie Aranda writes about family and relationship. Planning a wedding is as exciting as the big day itself, once the engagement is official. When it comes to thinking about wedding gift ideas, consider candy canes and candy bars, as the ideal present to encourage children to participate in your wedding, and even motivate others outside your family, such as your neighbors’ sons or those of your friends or co-workers.

Many engaged couples wish to show appreciation to their parents for funding their big day, yet struggle with finding ideas for such a meaningful gift. Fortunately, there are many options for unique wedding gifts for parents of the bride and groom.

Personalized Gifts

One idea is to produce a personalized wedding gift for parents. Personalized items provide a special memento of love and family history. Engraved frames with a heartfelt message and memorable photo will be cherished for years to come. Personal jewelry items such as a locket or cufflinks with the wedding date engraved are another option. Plaques with a special poem can be displayed with pride as a reminder of the merging of two families. Holiday ornaments may be engraved with couple’s names. A framed representation of the family tree (with the new son/daughter included) is another option.

Classic Gifts

Another idea is to give a classic item made from precious materials. The bride and groom may wish to give the timeless gift of crystal, in the form of a clock or vase. Silver candlestick holders or a serving piece provide another option.

Creative Gifts

Couples may wish to exercise their special talents by creating their own unique wedding gift for their parents. A handcrafted scrapbook chronicling the journey from childhood to marriage will bring tears to a parent’s eyes. A handmade quilt would become an instant family heirloom. Pottery, lovingly created or painted, will hold a place of honor on the mantel of the family home.

Gift Certificates

Yet another option is to give the gift of relaxation. After months of stressful (and expensive) wedding planning, most parents of the bride and groom would appreciate a gift certificate for a relaxing spa treatment or weekend getaway. Couples can get creative and research local recreational activities, bed and breakfasts and formal dining options.

Wedding Mementos

Once married, the bride and groom can provide parents with a special photo album with candid shots of the wedding preparations, ceremony and honeymoon.

Regardless of the wedding gift that a couple decides to give their parents, the heartfelt message of gratitude will be clearly and lovingly communicated.

Amy Lee Johnson regularly contributes to Wedding-Vows-4u.com a site dedicated to helping you with information about everything wedding related. We feature article directories on many topics such as Wedding Vows and Wedding Gowns to help you get the information you need – check them out!

There is something to be said about buying a unique wedding gift. First of all, it better be unique and creative enough to go beyond the traditional gift of money. Most couples prefer cash as it helps with wedding expenses and the honeymoon. However, if you have it in your head that you want to give a truly unique gift as opposed to money, here are some ideas that you might consider.

If the couple you are buying for have purchased a home hire an interior decorator to come in and give suggestions or redo a room. Or put together a unique โ€œnew homeโ€ gift basket with tools, โ€œhow-to-do-itโ€ books, wine, cheese and crackers for the newlyweds who probably need all the โ€œhome adviceโ€ they can get.

If you know the couple’s creative preferences, buy a piece of art that they can display in their home. A special painting, unique vase or rare antique piece will hold a special meaning for the bride and groom. You could also make your own piece of are buy making a collage of photographs of the couple, family and friends.

If the couple enjoys the outdoors give them a gift certificate for a hiking or whitewater rafting getaway weekend. That would be quite a unique surprise for them. If they’re just plain, old-fashion romantic send them on a weekend adventure to a beach or ski resort. Plan the trip for several months after the wedding. The newness will be wearing off, and they will need and appreciate the break.

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Here we go again where tradition kicks in when buying gifts well it’s time for a change. Common presents received at weddings are toasters, crockery etc and you can be sure of two of the same gadget given at most weddings.
Giving of gifts is a tradition that will go on for ever and heaven forbid should that stop then there would be no reason why we would want guests at the ceremony (Joke)

Unique wedding gift donations will always hold fond memories for the married couple. Presents are a symbol of remembrance so make sure with what contribution you give that they get to remember you in a way that you want them to.

Several unique gift ideas listed below that will certainly make you unforgettable.

Jewelry

Women absolutely love and adore ornate trinkets so no exception for the bride. To be on the receiving end of a unique wedding gift in the form of a piece of warm gold/cool silver is enough to make any wedding day special. Jewelry like pendants, brooch pins, earrings, hairpins, chains, necklaces make elegant gifts. His and her matching watches make fabulous gifts also. Depending on your budget and what the happy couple mean to you then diamond studded it is.

Bags

Another sure way of pleasing the bride is with a soft leather/suede handbag and a briefcase for the groom. Little tokens placed inside will add more excitement when opened. Cosmetic pouch for the bride and maybe a gold plated pen set for the groom.

Small gifts make great presents and mean as much like perfumes/scents and aftershave for the male taking the plunge. Just make sure not to offend by giving deodorant, we don’t want to send out the wrong signals.

Gift ideas for the groom

Fantastic ideas worth considering for the groom is a pocket watch personalized and engraved, tiepins or precious stone studded cufflinks. If you happen to know the groom and his likes and dislikes then even better. If music is his thing then give guitar/drums whatever. WARNING, do not give before the wedding we need him to turn up on the day and heaven forbid if his love of golf is stronger then this gift is to be given after the marriage has been consummated.

Artwork

Ideal wedding gifts are pieces of art like paintings/sculptures. This again will need some intimate knowledge on the couple and what their preferences are in this department

Personalized items

Personal items given as gifts are sure to go down well like photo albums, pillows, guilt edged photo frames. Companies that specialize in personalizing different things are in abundance.

Why not consider at a later date sending them on their first holiday or weekend break. Wedding gifts symbolise remembrance of the donor. If you really want to leave your mark that is guaranteed an unforgettable gift then it is gold locket with a picture of you inside. (It’s worth a try)

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