Wedding gifts

Weddings are a once in a lifetime occasion for the happy couple and to make it all the more special you want to present a memorable wedding gift. Choosing a wedding gift requires you to consider many factors such as budget, your relationship with the couple or one of them (for example whether you are family, a distant relative, best friend, just a friend, neighbour, colleague, boss etc). So here are some unique wedding gift ideas that will add some more joy to the wedding celebration. The ideas can also be used for wedding anniversary gifts.

Gifts from neighbour, colleague, boss, friends or a distant relative:
1. A gold/silver coin is the most common gift since time immemorial.
2. If you are only gifting the bride, a small pair of gold earrings makes for a good wedding gift
3. Gift certificates from high-end stores such as Shopper's Stop, Westside, Lifestyle also make for a great wedding gift for the couple if they live in a metro city.
4. A pair of his and her watches from a nice brand.
5. Gift baskets (chocolate, dry fruits or the more trendy spa gift baskets or aromatherapy candle baskets).
6. Any woman adores her jewellery, so a beautiful jewellery box will be a very practical gift for the bride (personalized jewellery box adds that special touch).
7. For the groom, a personalized wallet, watch or belt or a gift pack comprising these three together makes for a good gift.
Any of the above accompanied by carefully crafted bouquet of flowers with a personal message is sure to extend a warm feeling to the couple.

Gifts from family or best friends:
Other than the wedding gift ideas mentioned above, close friends and family can also opt for the gifts below.
1. A personalized gift such as an accessory (bags, belts, or watches) engraved with the couple's names or initials.
2. One of the very first photos of the couple from your personal album enlarged and encased in a beautiful photo frame with your personal message at the back will not only send a smile on their face but also touch their hearts. They will surely treasure and cherish this gift.
3. If you know a local high-end restaurant where the couple loves to dine, you can give a gift certificate for a wonderful dinner in the restaurant.
4. If you know the bride/groom's hobby, hobby themed gifts always add a sparkle to the eye of the receiver. For example, if the groom likes to listen to music, a collection of CDs of his favourite artists or if you know that the bride is fan of a particular TV show like F.R.I.E.N.D.S, a collection of DVDs of all the seasons of Friends is sure to bring a smile on her face as she unwraps your gift.
5. If the bride and groom enjoy a couple of drinks, a bottle of champagne with a gift basket is a great gift
6. If the bride or the groom is an art aficionado, a painting or a sculpture symbolizing togetherness is also a good gift but needs to be carefully chosen