Summer came together with several wedding invitations. I normally look forward to weddings although the it is the gift buying part which sometimes gives me some problems. I, of course want to buy these couples an ideal gift within a certain budget. If I get invited to the bridal shower as well, then that also accounts for another gift.
Bridal Shower Gifts - Easy Choice
For the bridal shower, you can readily get your gift it from the wedding registry. If you go to the store promptly, you can have the first choice and get a good gift which you really want to give to the bride. But if you delay your visit to the store long after you have received the invitation, the presents there would more or less just be leftovers and you have little to choose from. Anyway, gifts for bridal showers are comparatively easier to get than that big wedding gift.
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.
Generally, I think it is nice to try to keep a wedding gift on a smaller size scale because it is difficult to transport gifts after a wedding reception. Trying to keep that in mind, things can get a little dicey!
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 certain I will be able to procure suitable gifts for my forthcoming weddings and as usual I will put so much thought in whatever gift I decide to give. Whatever I choose to give in the end I just have to keep in mind that in gift giving, it is the thought that counts. If still my creativity fails me, then cash gift will be my fallback. This, I am sure will also be acceptable.
Bridal Shower Gifts - Easy Choice
For the bridal shower, you can readily get your gift it from the wedding registry. If you go to the store promptly, you can have the first choice and get a good gift which you really want to give to the bride. But if you delay your visit to the store long after you have received the invitation, the presents there would more or less just be leftovers and you have little to choose from. Anyway, gifts for bridal showers are comparatively easier to get than that big wedding gift.
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.
Generally, I think it is nice to try to keep a wedding gift on a smaller size scale because it is difficult to transport gifts after a wedding reception. Trying to keep that in mind, things can get a little dicey!
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 certain I will be able to procure suitable gifts for my forthcoming weddings and as usual I will put so much thought in whatever gift I decide to give. Whatever I choose to give in the end I just have to keep in mind that in gift giving, it is the thought that counts. If still my creativity fails me, then cash gift will be my fallback. This, I am sure will also be acceptable.
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