Weddings are a time for joy, love, and let’s be honest, free food. But beneath the glamour and festivities lie powerful religious and social meanings.
It gets even more special when a cousin, sibling, or close friend is tying the knot. In such life-altering moments, one’s efforts to make the occasion extra memorable are justified.
This is where the practice of gift giving enters the equation as a tangible sign of our love for those entering wedlock.
Should a wedding gift be meaningful or lavish? Is it necessary to stick to a budget or expand one’s means? These are some questions one should consider before gifting a friend who is getting married.
Here, we’ve created a convenient mini-guide that will give you popular wedding gift ideas.
Personalised Gifts
If a close friend is tying the knot, you may want to consider giving a personalised gift with significant sentimental value. It should commemorate the couple’s bond and touch upon the companionship you shared with them.
A customised name plate – “Congratulations Mr and Mrs. XYZ”– would be personalised to the couple. Engraved jewellery boxes or photo frames with the couple’s name might also do the trick.
A personalised DIY gift basket is another unique option. Chocolates, tailored to the couple’s preferences, flowers, and customised mugs could accompany romantic photo frames.
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Home Appliances
Home appliances may seem like outdated gifts, and could be rejected due to their association with dowry. However, they are essential for a newlywed couple looking to set up their new home.
If the budget allows, kitchen appliances, like a dough-maker, toaster, or an air fryer, cookware, and bedding sets are good options. You might also consider pooling money from fellow companions to finance such gifts.
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Experience-Based Gifts
Personalised gifts are cute, and home appliances are useful for the new couple. However, giving the newlyweds a premium experience-based gift will make your present stand out among the rest.
Consider giving the newlywed couple a voucher for a lavish dinner at a five-star restaurant. A romantic dinner with music in the background would certainly make them happy and grateful.
A trip to a vacation hotspot is another thoughtful option. In Pakistan’s case, a tour to the mountains would give them a breather. Alternatively, a large group of friends could pool money to plan an international trip for the newlyweds, giving them a free honeymoon!
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If You Can’t Think of Anything Special, Money Would Be Sufficient!
While high-value and unique wedding gifts are more memorable, salami (money given as a wedding gift) in an enclosed and named envelope with best wishes should suffice.
Hence, if you aren’t in the mood to think out of the box or if the friend is a workplace colleague you aren’t extremely close with, money is a good option.
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Wedding Gifts Carry a Lot of Meaning
You may get hundreds of wedding invitations all year-round, and it would be inconvenient to spend too much on presents for the new couple. However, these gifts carry a lot of meaning.
Weddings are once-in-a-lifetime occasions, and gifts given to a newlywed couple on their special day could have a lifelong impact. Hence, when you shop for a wedding gift, keep the couple in mind, and get something that really means a lot to them.
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