Nov

25

The Best Wedding Gifts for the Bride and Groom

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Whether you are super besties with the bride or the groom or just barely acquainted, you will still want to make sure that your wedding gift is both appropriate and unique. Consider these suggestions for gift options to make their wedding reception magical.

A picture frame. It’s a classic. You know that they’re going to take a million photos and they will need somewhere to put the most special. Plus, if someone else has the same idea, you can safely bet that the happy couple will have a picture just waiting for yours too. To make yours extra unique, you may want to consider having it engraved with the names of the newlyweds with a little message as well.

Wine stoppers. Once the cork has been removed from a bottle of wine it tends to swell, which makes the bottle harder to re-cork. From crystal to stainless steel, these are easily storable souvenirs that many couples will be able to use in the years to come. Pick out a set with their initials, and when they’re celebrating future anniversaries, they’ll think of you!

Or just plain wine. Add to their collection with a variety of vintages. You can also plan ahead by purchasing a bottle that will be best imbibed on their tenth anniversary (or their twentieth … or their fiftieth!). Include some personalized wine glasses.

Bedding. The more luxurious sheets, pillows, and pillowcases you provide, the more they’ll be reminded of the hotel where they spent their honeymoon. Aim for a high thread count.

Luggage. They will probably need some nice new luggage, especially if their honeymoon is somewhere far off in the distance. Even matching totes or two leather duffle bags will give them something fancy and new to bring along, or as storage for carry-on items on the plane.

Food. Send them on their honeymoon with something to munch on, such as a gift basket of cookies or a box of chocolates. Hand-made offers a personal touch they’ll remember.

Scrapbook. The happy couple would love a memento of the entire process, but after the ceremony is over and the honeymoon is done, someone has to send out thank you letters. You can help by collecting any paraphernalia – such as examples of invitations, save-the-date cards, or even some photos from your own collection that document the evolution of the bride and groom’s relationship – and beginning a scrapbook yourself. Make sure to leave a few extra pages so they can continue to work on it or add their own materials.

Candleholders. Personalize them so they can bring them out whenever they’re having a romantic dinner at home … just the two of them. Include candles to get them started.

Matching watches. Remind them that their love is timeless. Go sleek and stylish. You might also consider sweetening the deal by including as part of the package future care and problem-solving. Something like a gift certificate to help with future maintenance, such as Rolex watch repair … just in case.

Sep

9

Wedding Gift Etiquette

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There’s only one season that rivals Christmas when it comes to gift-giving and that time of year has arrived: it’s wedding season.

Before the bride takes that walk down the aisle and the couple says “I do,” it’s a good time to start thinking about gifts. Here are some of the biggest wedding gift-giving questions answered.

When should I send my gift?

I’ve been told several times that you have a year to give a couple a wedding gift, but according to Emily Post, get it done within three months. The best time to do it is right before or right after the wedding.

It is ok to bring the gift to the reception if you prefer, but that just means more work for someone taking on the task of gift wrangler.

Does the gift have to come off of the registry? A registry is just a guide, but it’s a good way to make sure the couple gets exactly what they want.

Emily says if this makes you a little uneasy, try giving a gift certificate.