Wedding Gifts to Remember

There's a saying about gifts and that is, 'It's better to give than it is to receive.' Now if you ask couples who have had weddings, they'll probably tell you that on their special day, they received some of the nicest gifts ever, so these people might not agree with this saying. But whether it's for better or for worse, gifts given by the bride-and groom-to-be are certainly part of the wedding tradition.

So who makes up the group fortunate enough to receive a gift from the bride and groom? Members of the wedding party top that list. That includes everybody: best man, maid (matron) of honor, bridesmaids, ushers, groomsmen, junior bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearers. It's also a nice gesture for the bride to give a gift to the groom and vice versa, although this is not mandatory. Nowadays, the bride and groom also include each set of parents on the gift giving list. And finally, it's definitely a nice gesture to give a gift to any other person who did something special during the occasion. Sometimes someone will be asked to do a special reading at the ceremony, or to step in for the bride's father and walk the bride down the aisle and these individuals should be acknowledged.

The purpose of these wedding gifts is to show your appreciation, not break your wedding budget. A gift that has been specially picked out shows you put thought and consideration into the gift. Including a personalized note with the gift thanks the person for whatever role he or she played and it is certainly a nice touch when having the gift engraved with the wedding date and couple's names or initials.

Make sure you have the gifts purchased about 4 weeks prior to the wedding date. That gives you enough time to have them engraved and to create your personalized messages. To help the gifts make an even greater impression on the recipient, take special care in wrapping them. Use fancy wrapping paper and elaborate bows using colors that complement the wedding colors. The best time to give your gifts is during the rehearsal dinner, as it's intimate, and the people to whom you're giving the gifts should all be present.

Here are some great and unique gift ideas that are not expensive:

• Personalized shot glasses
• Personalized candles
• Personally engraved items such as ornaments, plaques etc.
• Personalized musical CD recordings commemorating the ceremony and reception music such as bride and groom’s songs etc.
• Specially labeled wine bottles commemorating your special day
• A personalized picture frame of the wedding of the wedding party
• Make your own wine and give a bottle to each guest
• Make beaded bracelets with you and your couples initials on them and the date of your wedding

These are just some ideas, but you get the general thoughts on this matter. Of course, there are literally millions of gift ideas that you could choose from or create with your own hands.

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