Summer is a season for weddings as well and this early I have already received several invitations. Weddings are, for me, always anticipated. But with the excitement comes the problem of what gift to give as I hate to think that my gift will be one of those that will be relegated to the storeroom forever. Before the wedding, you also have to go to the bridal shower, and then I would also have to buy another gift, which makes it two gifts t think of.
First a Bridal Shower Gift
The good thing is that bridal shower presents can generally be purchased from a wedding registry, and if you go to the store early you can get good pick and wind up with something that you really want to give to the recipient. However, if you wait too long after receiving the invitation, presents will be picked over and you may end up with something that would not be your first choice. In the end, though, bridal shower presents are generally much easier to purchase than a great wedding present.
Wedding Present - More Thought Required
Maybe I am just too detail oriented, but as much as possible I strive to fit the wedding present to the wedding's theme. For example, knowing that this couple loves the outdoors, I might give them a nice picnic basket with several bottles of wine. If my gift to them is an appliance like a mixer, I am likely to package this with some favorite recipes of mine or a cookbook.
Personally, I believe that wedding gifts should be portable to facilitate transporting them from the wedding party to the couple's residence. You should also remember that factor because transporting all those gifts could become a little tricky.
On some occasions, gifts to the newlyweds follow the customs of the place where the wedding is done. Some regions in the country give money as gifts so much so if it is being given by immediate members of the family. Meanwhile, in our location, you will see very few gifts on the table while cards with money in it are aplenty. In the Midwest region, guests give material gifts, seldom money.
I am sure I will find something to give as gifts for my upcoming weddings, and I'm sure I will over analyze what I end up giving. I will have to just remember that it is the thought that counts, and if worse comes to worst I can always give the appreciated gift of cash!
First a Bridal Shower Gift
The good thing is that bridal shower presents can generally be purchased from a wedding registry, and if you go to the store early you can get good pick and wind up with something that you really want to give to the recipient. However, if you wait too long after receiving the invitation, presents will be picked over and you may end up with something that would not be your first choice. In the end, though, bridal shower presents are generally much easier to purchase than a great wedding present.
Wedding Present - More Thought Required
Maybe I am just too detail oriented, but as much as possible I strive to fit the wedding present to the wedding's theme. For example, knowing that this couple loves the outdoors, I might give them a nice picnic basket with several bottles of wine. If my gift to them is an appliance like a mixer, I am likely to package this with some favorite recipes of mine or a cookbook.
Personally, I believe that wedding gifts should be portable to facilitate transporting them from the wedding party to the couple's residence. You should also remember that factor because transporting all those gifts could become a little tricky.
On some occasions, gifts to the newlyweds follow the customs of the place where the wedding is done. Some regions in the country give money as gifts so much so if it is being given by immediate members of the family. Meanwhile, in our location, you will see very few gifts on the table while cards with money in it are aplenty. In the Midwest region, guests give material gifts, seldom money.
I am sure I will find something to give as gifts for my upcoming weddings, and I'm sure I will over analyze what I end up giving. I will have to just remember that it is the thought that counts, and if worse comes to worst I can always give the appreciated gift of cash!
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