Gifts convey emotions, sentiments, and value a person holds in the life of the giver. Wedding gifts are based entirely on your relationship to bride and groom or with their family members. If you are a relative, a close friend of the would-be couple and respective family than you need to spend a hefty amount of cash or an expensive gift as a token of love to the bride and bridegroom.
Stumped on what to give the couple as a wedding gift, a monetary gift or some lavish gift for the couples? Don’t overlook your budget. Spend the amount that your pockets allow. Whatever you choose, make sure that your gift would definitely please to the to-be-couple. Before deciding, what to give as a memorable wedding gift, read the article to know more about the ideas of wedding gifts.
1) Jewellery- According to me, the best quality jewellery will be the best wedding gift for the bride. One can say that opting for jewellery as a gift can result in straining your pockets but it’s wrong. You don’t need to select gold ornaments when you wish to pack jewellery box as a gift. Go for artificial jewellery as there are innumerable options available in necklaces, earrings, pendants, and others which will make your decision a worth taking. Also, consider silver jewellery like anklets, toe rings as a wedding gift.
2) Cash-In India, it is customary to gift cash in envelopes like these. What you see on the right is a Re. 1 coin, which is supposed to bring good fortune. Non-cash gifts are generally an add-on to the cash and are given by guests who are closer to the couple like relatives and best friends. This way, you can also help the family so that they don’t panic spending every little penny on carrying out wedding ceremonies.
Give what you can. Everyone is different and no one is expecting a definite amount from you. You’re not obligated to any amount. Just offer what you’re comfortable with. Your presence at a wedding sometimes says a lot in itself!
3) Crockery- Some people wonder if it’s a good idea to hand over a kitchen item to the groom. Isn’t it look odd? Isn’t it embarrassing? Stop before you go on thinking and end up reaching empty hand at the wedding venue. Gifts are gifts. Though some gifts are categorized in accordance with gender crockery is an assumption to this. Buy crockery as a thoughtful gift only enhance your value in the eyes of others. Crockery is something which is never going out of style. It can be reused by the recipient. So, worry not.
4) Tickets to rush to an exotic destination- Wedding ceremonies are tiring for the bride and the bridegroom. 4-5 days of celebration, enjoying, dancing, singing, leg pulling, teasing and months of planning to make their wedding outstanding leaves a couple restless. So, plan to send them to a mesmerizing destination where they can relax before getting stuck into new responsibilities is also a good idea. It will bless them with enough time to spend together that will strengthen their bond. Believe it, they will call you to thank for executing a pleasurable outing once they’re back.
5) Outfits- People like to get dressed up before going out for parties and attending several occasions. Moreover, the love for wearing new outfits and dresses never fades away no matter how old a person becomes. Therefore, gifting outfits to the bride and the groom is an appreciable option if you are aware of the size and taste of the would-be-couple. Present them something classy, stylish that end up enhancing their personalities and making them more alluring. You can go for the coordinated outfit.
6) Home decors- Still panicking, what else can be given as wedding gift? Are the above options are out of your budget? Are all the above options/ideas fail to leave you awestruck? Don’t freak out. Home decors prove to be one of the best wedding gifts. Go for vases, scented candles, artificial flowers, key holders, lamps, wall accentuates, idols, table mat, carpets, holders and many more. It beautifies home at its best.