Monday, November 28, 2016

How To Properly Choose And Give Newlywed Romantic Gifts

By Christopher Richardson


Celebrating the union of two people is a milestone that deserves all the gifts and blessings in the world. It is not everyday that an individual finds someone they choose to be with for the rest of their lives and this kind of happiness should be shared with friends and family. The gifts that are received by the couple are a symbol that the people they both love are supportive of their union.

Wedding gifts can either be the things you give to the bride and groom or what you get from them. The concern actually lies more on the what attendees of the wedding should be giving them. Finding good newlywed romantic gifts are not as romantic as they should actually be practical.

How wonderful it would be if for every wedding invitation there was also a list of things that people should avoid giving newly wed couples. If you can come up with something that is both romantic and practical for them then you have solved a problem that has plagued wedding goers for centuries. The closest and most appropriate gift that can fit both romantic and practical would be cash.

They already have a lot to spend on the event and since they are tying the knot, they probably are planning to have kids. There would be no need for more cute creatures in one household nor do they need the financial obligation. If the couple already has pets, then it would be better to have a well designed basket of treats and toys that their current pets want.

Things that have embossed letters, especially monograms should only be acquired by the bride and groom or anyone who helps with organizing the ceremony. Towels, jewelry or anything really that are monogrammed can be disastrous. And they would also have a hard time returning the gift. The worst thing that could happen is that you might get the wrong initials.

As thoughtful and well meaning a self help book may sound, think against it. Negative implications may be attached to the gesture. This can be seen as telling the couple that they are inadequate and ill prepared for what they are getting into. Newly weds may not take this lightly and end up severing their relations with you.

Pieces of furniture, large or small ones should be given second thoughts. Choosing the right one would take a lot of time, research and even preparation. This is to make sure that everything in their home aesthetically fits. Buying them should be left to the newlyweds. If they say that they want a particular piece and you seem apprehensive on the details, then just choose to give money for them to purchase it.

A mortal sin in gift giving is re gifting. This should not even be on the list but there may be those that may think that this will save them money, if they really have nothing to spare. There is no shame in that, but best just not to give anything other than your best wishes if that is the case.

Engaged couples preparing for their union have a hard time asking for cash, even when that is probably what they need the most. The matter really is just an issue of etiquette. As an attendee, if you still are unsure about what to give, then best to just go with money, a gift card or a special perk of a service you know they can use in the future.




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