Congratulatory Wedding Gift Basket Ideas

by Chrystal Holman

You are a creative person, and you would like to make a congratulatory wedding gift basket for a couple that is getting married soon. However, you want to be sure that you include things in the congratulatory wedding gift basket that they will definitely like. Hence, you need some congratulatory wedding gift basket ideas.

There are many different kinds of congratulatory wedding gift baskets to choose from if you decide not to make one yourself. The available congratulatory wedding gift baskets range in sizes from small to large. Those congratulatory wedding gift baskets also come in several different genres, from humorous to informal to very formal.

However if you are creative, it is probably a better idea to make the congratulatory wedding gift basket yourself, because this way you can put whatever you like in the basket and make it more personalized. What you put in the basket depends on what the couple likes.

For example, say the husband likes golf. An idea for what to put in the gift basket is a gift certificate for golf lessons. Alternatively, if you choose to purchase something less expensive, consider getting something golf-themed that the husband can place on his desk at work.

As for the wife, women always appreciate a way to relax. In the congratulatory wedding gift basket, include a gift certificate for a day of beauty at a spa. In lieu, you can do separate gift certificates for certain things. For example, you can include a gift certificate to her hair salon, or a gift certificate to get a manicure or pedicure.

While you can include separate things in the congratulatory wedding gift basket for each of them, you should also include something in the gift basket that both of them can share. This, of course, should be something romantic. One idea is to get a bottle of champagne and personalized champagne glasses.

Something that many couples like to do is go to a show as sort of a date night. If you know that the couple likes doing things like this, consider getting them tickets to a theater performance or a comedy show.

For more ideas on what to put in the congratulatory wedding gift basket, ask the family and friends of the couple. The possibilities are endless with congratulatory wedding gift baskets because you can include many different items that the couple can enjoy long after their wedding.

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The Wedding Gift

by Sharon Lauer

One of the most special times in a person’s life can be their wedding day. Much planning, preparation and emotion can go into that special day. For those wanting a huge celebration of their union it can take years of decisions and dedication to make it come out just the way it was in their dreams. It’s a tribute to the special bond two people can have and an important event to mark the beginning of a couple’s life together.

No matter if the wedding is grand or simple, the event is almost always marked with a wedding gift for the special couple. In times past, the gift was usually a household item. Embarking on their new life together meant buying their first house and living as a family. Linen, china and small kitchen appliances were given to help the couple set up their new house.

Today we find many couples living together before they have a wedding. At the time of their wedding their house is already set up. Which leads to the question, “What do we give the special couple to celebrate their vows to each other?”

For some, gifts have shifted from household items to personal items. Spa packages and pampering products are seen being given to the bride and sports tickets and sports equipment to the groom. Sometimes a special event package is added on to the honeymoon or plane tickets are upgraded to first class. Most resorts and cruise lines have fruit, flower and gourmet gift baskets that can be purchased and placed in the newlywed’s room for you.

For far away friends and family the gift search can be even more of a challenge. Gift cards although less than personal are, as they say, always the right size. Hiring a maid for the new couple to clean for a few months is a nice idea. Gift baskets filled with tasty delicacies the couple wouldn’t normally treat themselves to can be a delicious surprise. There is a wide variety of gift baskets to choose from containing everything from caviar and sparkling cider to brownies and muffins. A breakfast basket containing everything necessary for a wonderful gourmet breakfast might be just the unique gift you’re looking for.

If you still want to stick with the more traditional gifts like gifts for their home, there’s still some ideas out there. A personalized quilt is a unique idea and will be appreciated for many years to come. You could get the happy couple an upgraded appliance or a set of holiday dinnerware. A plaque for outside their home with their house number or name is a nice touch they may not have. A security system is a great idea for everyone’s home and a gift they will remember each time they close the door or turn off the light. A set of the finest sheets is something they may not treat themselves to but would definitely enjoy.

Although the social circumstances of marriages may have changed, our desire to celebrate the giving of vows has not. Adjusting our gift ideas can be challenging. Be careful to consider your newlyweds and what might mean the most to them when choosing their gift. Give from the heart and you can’t go wrong.

Sharon Lauer is the marketing director for http://www.simplythebestbaskets.com.

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Wedding Favor Gift Ideas And Advice

by Mike Kabel

Wedding Favor Gift Ideas and Advice - If you’re looking for an inexpensive gift idea, consider giving personalized mints tins. They’re simple, inexpensive, and a great way to make a lasting impression on guests.

Personalized Mint Tins: A Small Favor
It’s an open secret among wedding planners and anyone else that’s planned a wedding event that finding an elegant wedding favor to give guests without breaking the bank is sometimes quite a hassle. Weddings aren’t cheap, and cheap wedding favors are more or less hard to come by, so finding the perfect wedding reception favor without breaking the bank is a challenge for anyone planning any gift of feast at all for their wedding. For the wedding couple on a budget, or for the couple who’s looking to spend their money or other things but that doesn’t want to leave their guests out in the cold by way of gifts, may we suggest the personalized mint tins?

First and foremost, mint tins are straightforward and elegant in their simplicity. They’re small – usually about the size of the average person’s palm – and they’re durable, typically made of stainless steel or nickel. If you’re looking for a unique and inexpensive wedding favors idea, these are certainly one of the most direct options available on the market.

Secondly, personalized wedding favor mint tins are just that… personalized. It’s possible to give a small favor or trinket anywhere, at a birthday party or social function, but mint tins offer the opportunity to infuse the reception dinner with something unique and as individual as the guests themselves, to say nothing of the lucky couple. Usually accented by a design enhancing the wedding’s theme or other motif the bride and groom want to emphasize, they become both charming and useful, while remaining economical. Which brings us to our last mint tin virtue, so to speak… Personalized mint tins are pretty cheap wedding favors, as wedding favors go. If you’re planning a large-scale event, something that’s going to involve feeding and entertaining possibly hundreds of people, and you’re looking for elegant wedding favors that nonetheless make an impression on any discerning mind, having a simple box of after-dinner mints available for after the wedding reception dinner is a good way to get your guests to notice. You might also consider giving them as wedding favors to enhance or augment another simple wedding favor, for example a place card holder or souvenir glass. They’re lovely touches, sort of the bon mot on the wedding feast.

We should also mention that the mints presented inside the tins are both kosher and parve, which means they’re safe for people of all religious faiths. That’s a delicate issue perhaps some people don’t foresee when planning their wedding reception, especially at times when relative strangers are brought or invited to the wedding out of a sense of politeness or formality. But it never hurts to be safe, and the thought will echo your graces many more times than the omission will speak ill of you.

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Wedding Season Is Here - What Should I Spend On The Perfect Wedding Gift?

by Christine Steendahl

Thousands of people each year are guests at weddings and with the wedding services and receptions becoming more grandiose, many wonder what to spend on a gift for the couple. There are several things to be considered when determining what to spend on a gift. Here are some simple guidelines to follow.

The first rule when it comes to wedding gifts is ultimately what you feel comfortable giving. Having said that, there are lots of people that want to make sure they give an amount that is neither too small nor too much. One consideration when deciding what kind of wedding gift to give is the the couple getting married. With younger couples getting married for the first time, they are just starting out and would generally appreciate a monetary gift more than anything else to help pay for their wedding costs, buying their first home, help with furnishing an apartment, etc.

For other, married couples that are already established, gifts of money are less important and they would be pleased either with money or with a thoughtful gift.

Obviously a consideration when choosing the amount of a wedding gift is how close you are to the couple being wed. If you are an immediate family member or a very close friend, a monetary gift of several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars is not uncommon. It really depends on how much you can afford to give. Ultimately the couple is just happy to have those who are close to them in attendance for their special day. Of course some type of gift is common etiquette.

For others invited to the wedding, such as friends, co-workers and extended family members, you should aim to give an amount that you think is equal to the cost of inviting you to the wedding. For instance, if you think the cost to invite both you and your guest is $100 than this amount is appropriate. If you are able to give this amount plus 25% to 50% extra, your gift will be kindly received.

You may think about asking the bride and groom if they are registered somewhere, so you can pick out something they actually want, saving them the hassle of making a return after the wedding. Traditionally the couple would register for basics such china and place settings. Today couples register for a variety of items including anything from fondue sets to board games. A gift should be given from the heart. They may also be delivered to the reception. In this case family members will be responsible for seeing that the gifts are delivered to the bride and groom.

Gifts of money can be mailed to the happy couple as soon as you receive an invitation to their special day. For those giving actual gifts and not monetary gifts, the rules are typically the same.

In any event a nice card should accompany every gift, whether it be monetary or otherwise. A card can express your thoughts for the happy couple. Never underestimate the power of an exceptional card.

Choosing a wedding gift should not be difficult. The bride and groom are embarking on a new phase of their lives together. They will be pleased with whatever gift you give them.

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