The Perfect Wedding Gift

Is buying the perfect wedding gift really that difficult?

Buying the perfect gift has turned into somewhat of an art form nowadays. Some put enormous amounts of time into choosing the perfect gift, thinking about the bride & grooms likes & dislikes, hobbies & homes, then the best & most creative way to wrap & deliver it.

Others mistakenly believe that the more it costs the better & more memorable it will be, and let’s not forget those who stumble on the only box of chocolates within the ‘expiry date’ at the service station – 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.

I love buying gifts for people; so far it is my favorite part of wedding planning. As now I get to purchases all kinds of gifts and favors for everyone! But I know a lot of my friends dread buying things for me. As I love gifts that are unique, one off’s, handmade and have character. I especially love things that have a personal significance between the gift giver & receiver.

So how do you find the perfect gift that the couple will love without breaking the bank?

The easiest way to start is by taking a look at the gift registry, although don’t feel you must stick to it exactly if you don’t want to. If you do decide to purchase from the gift registry:

*Decide before you go shopping what your budget is and stick to it!

*There is no rule that says you have to spend your entire budget on one item

*Get in early as often the lists are created months in advance and items can sell out or may only have seasonal availability.

*Add your own personal touch to items from the registry, for example have towels monogrammed with their initials or purchase the vase they wanted and fill it with kitchen gadgets.

If you decide not to purchase from their list can you expand on it? Does a particular brand or designer appear several times on their list? You can always choose an item from the same collection (but not off the list), that way you know it their taste, but it’s still a surprise.

Most importantly don't re-gift items that you dont want! dollars to donuts if you didn't like it, neither will ! 

Whatever you decide to purchase (or make) just remember the thought you put into it is far more important than the price tag.