Finding The Perfect Wedding Gift
A How-To on Wedding Gifts
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Getting the right wedding gift can often times be a difficult and drawn out task. Trying to appease both the bride and the groom can leave one searching endlessly for the perfect wedding gift idea. Then there is always the bridal shower. Sounds like a lot. The right gift is one that is highly subject to the two people, and is usually something that comes from the heart, even if it is a practical gift. Jewelry, accessories and other thoughtful gifts are an excellent way to go. However, try to stay away from cheesy appliances and things that don't hit on a personal level (they can always go out and buy their own bread maker).
Great Places to Find Wedding Gifts
- Williams-Sonoma specializes in wedding presents and is a good place to start your journey
- Bloomingdale's also has a variety of wedding presents, that range from under $50 to over $150
- Crate and Barrel is a great place to find that practical but personal wedding present
The Power of the Wedding Gift
Do not underestimate the power of the gift, especially a good wedding gift. Start your newly wed friends or relatives off right; with a present that says you care, after all giving presents to the ones you love is an age old tradition. In fact most hunter gather societies relied on gift giving as a means to acquire social status and survive. Gift giving is in our nature and the right present can make all the difference.
A wedding is an emotional event. It is a time of great hope and expectation. Why not start the celebrations of right with the perfect gift. A wedding is the start of a new life between two people. Therefore, it is important to think about how your present will impact these two people. A wedding gift should be either something with strong emotional ties to you and the newly weds, or something practical that will help them jumpstart their new life together.
There are plenty of places to find good wedding gift tips. You could even go as far as getting a custom wedding gift. Just remember try to find the present that best expresses your love for these two people.
The first step to giving good gifts has nothing to do with the present itself. The first step is to prioritize special dates on your calendar. Stay on top of your gifting needs by checking your calendar at the beginning of every month. Better yet, solicit the help of your local florist. All you have to do is tell your florist the important dates you would like to be reminded of. He or she will contact you ahead of time with gift suggestions for the upcoming occasion, and can even make suggestions or remind you what kind of flowers you sent last time. How can you give a present if you don't know when special events are?How soon should I send a gift?
Send the present to the bride before the wedding or to the couple soon thereafter. In some regions gifts are brought to the reception and placed on a display table. Although there's a rumor that you have a year to send a present, it really should be sent right away; although you could sent it within three months of the wedding.
Tips for Gift Giving