Gift Ideas – Wedding

One of the great things about being a bride, other than marrying the man of your dreams, is that you get to be queen for a day. And in doing so, you get to haven an entourage of best friends and attendants that go through every step of the planning process and actual wedding with you.

To show your gratitude, it is customary to give your bridal party a gift, but what do you give them that they will like and that won’t break your already fragile bank account? Going out and just buying anything without putting much thought into it is not what you want to do. Besides, you know that they will just keep it in the closet and only take it out when you visit. It is a waste of money and doesn’t show your loyal friends that you really are grateful for everything they have done for you.

The best thing to do is to personalize. Sit down with your groom or your mother; make a list of your attendants and think of each one individually. The big pay-off for you will be that giving a personalized gift will ensure that the recipient won’t care about the price tag and will feel special that you thought of her in that way. Even something as simple as a nice picture frame intended for a picture of you and your attendant enjoying the wedding is a thoughtful keepsake. Consider their hobbies and personalities and you won’t fail. A little creativity and thoughtfulness can go a very long way.

IT’S ALL IN THE PRESENTATION

Presentation of a gift is almost as important as the gift itself. First, be sure to enclose a short, personalized note thanking the individual for the important role he or she played in your wedding and mention any details that you especially appreciated. Second, be sure to elegantly wrap the gift. Nice paper, bows, and tissue paper help to make a nice gift even more charming. Some couples opt to incorporate the wedding colors into the gift-wrap, tissues and bows, which is a fabulous idea.

Due to the intimate setting of a rehearsal dinner with your family and closest friends, some couples prefer to present the gifts then. Other appropriate times may include a small gathering or party for your wedding group the week before the wedding or in a private setting where you can express your gratitude to each participant individually.

Make room on your gift shopping list for all the other people who have given time and love to make your day unforgettable:

YOUR PARENTS

As a token of appreciation for all they have done in raising and supporting you, a special gift can symbolize your continued ties, even though you are now starting your own family. Only you know them best so think of what they might like to get from you that may not necessarily be of monetary value but rather sentimental. A nicely framed photo from the wedding, a letter expressing your gratitude, a silver or pewter plate or bowl with your names and wedding date engraved into it.