Planning the Perfect Wedding Gift List
Considerations for a gift list - what should you be focussing on?With society changing so are the ages of people getting married, this means that there are now many stages when you may or may not need things.
Our quick guide should help you work out which type of gift list bridge or groom you are and some pointers on where to focus your list...1) Require the basics - just starting out in every-wayWhen it comes to a dinner service or cutlery make sure you get enough either 6 or 8 place setting - remember there is nothing worse than getting a set and unable to add to it!2) Want to upgrade our basics to worthwhile collection - Common amongst couples who have not lived together and have combined possessionsSome items in the outdoor lifestyle area may apply here, perhaps planters, lanterns, chrome garden heaters, decking set & barbecues.3) The couple who have everything - Common around couples in their mid to late 30's who have been living together for a whileGift experience vouchers are perfect, these are things you would never buy for yourself such as a champagne balloon flight, driving a fast car or scuba diving lessons?4) Starting Over - The Gift list for those who have been married beforeAlthough you may not want to Guests will still want to buy you a gift, so if you want to avoid a range of uncoordinated presents you should think about a gift list.
Top 5 tips
- About a third of your list should be under ?25, with large sets broken up so you can allow a few people to purchase the items
- Quality is better than quantity - focus on a few areas and then you are sure to get everything you ideally want
- Shop around, there are a range of gift lists amke sure you work with a company who have an online channel it makes it much simpler to administer
- Sets are great but try and choose ones which are not limited editions so you can add to your collection
- Dont' get greedy, your guests will see it a mile off!
You can set your gift list up to separate the set and therefore the cost could be split amongst a few guests!Crockery - see our pointer above the same rule appliesKitchen Electrics - If you dont have a toaster or a kettle dont be afraid to put them on
your gift list but only put them down once!
Worth while considering other equipment like juicers, blenders & mixers.Glassware - remember tumblers, tall highball and champagne flutes should be on the list get a high quality glass and perhaps a simple design so you can add to your collection without it standing out.
at least 6 of each is suggested.Kitchen Knives - A good set of knives and a knive sharpener are worth their weight in gold every good kitchen should have them!Bed Linen - remember you need t least 2 for the master bedroom and hen 1 set for each other bedroom in the housePillows & Duvets - If you are not planning to use them for a while but still want them how about adding duvet storage covers in aswell?Bathroom essentials - bath towels, guest towels, accessories these are some perfect gifts for smaller items to cater to all your guestsGeneral lifestyle - scatter cusions, rugs, mirrors, vases, picture frames & ornaments.
Some people go for objects that will remind them of their wedding day.Garden - Plants, planters, lighting, lanterns, table, chairs, outdoor crockery, heaters,
sun shades, outdoor heathers and lets not forget a barbecueGift Experience or Travel VouchersElectronics - DVD players, playstations and games consoles, TV's and Sky Packages are now common items on a list.
Gift Giving Ideas
Photographs and Frames: Everyone loves to have photos of their family!
Why not take some time to bring the gift receivers children to a reasonably priced professional photographer, like Sears! They have great prices for pictures of kids!
Put them into a frame, and Bobs your uncle!Baking: Home made cookies and cakes are always a favorite! Why limit it to baking! If your great in the kitchen, expand this though to include soups, or dips!
Check out local country stores for great ideas! Don't forget to decorate the top of the container with a bow, or ribbon!Sewing: Are you handy with a needle and thread? Know how to work the sewing machine?
Why not look at the local library of easy sewing projects!
Check out Amazon.com for great sewing books that would allow you to make wonderful gifts!
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The Gift Shopping Blues
When it comes to great gift ideas, I have about as much imagination as a hamster. (If they were imaginative, hamsters wouldn't run endlessly in those little wheels). It's odd, really. I'm what you'd call a "natural" when it comes to shopping. I LOVE to shop. Give me an entire day at Filene's Basement and I'm in Heaven.For the uninitiated, Filene's Basement is one of the most famous bargain basements in the United States.
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Gift Giving Ideas
Photographs and Frames: Everyone loves to have photos of their family!
Why not take some time to bring the gift receivers children to a reasonably priced professional photographer, like Sears! They have great prices for pictures of kids!
Put them into a frame, and Bobs your uncle!Baking: Home made cookies and cakes are always a favorite! Why limit it to baking! If your great in the kitchen, expand this though to include soups, or dips!
Check out local country stores for great ideas! Don't forget to decorate the top of the container with a bow, or ribbon!Sewing: Are you handy with a needle and thread? Know how to work the sewing machine?
Why not look at the local library of easy sewing projects!
Check out Amazon.com for great sewing books that would allow you to make wonderful gifts!
Lunch bags are always handy!A Night Out:
Do you know a couple that has been dying to see a play, but perhaps they can't get the time away because...
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Faith Burgess is a bright and charming stay-at-home mom. She has a toddler, Joshua. Faith is an introvert and so is her three year old son. I asked Faith to try and put into words what it was like to be an introvert so I could help get the idea across to my readers. This is the story she told me.My husband has an uncle who is clearly an introvert.
I've heard him called "quirky", "cold and humorless", "reclusive" and "a strange bird". He married into our very large family and has been dragged to every family gathering for nearly 50 years ? always sitting off by himself reading a book or watching TV ? never talking to anyone while everybody else socializes, eats and plays games.Last year, I drew his name for the Christmas gift exchange and was stymied about what he'd like. The family members who had all drawn his name in previous years laughed pityingly. They informed me that he wants the same thing every year, white undershirts and gray dress-shirts. I got him the nicest ones I...
The Pressure of Their World (for Introverts)
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