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Groomsmen Gift Ideas

TellMeAGift — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:46:51 +0000

Getting a gift for your groomsmen or even your ushers and best man is an important gesture to show that you appreciate their involvement in your big day. But what do you get them? Traditionally items such as cufflinks, zippo lighters and wristwatches are given however most standard male present ideas will make a great gift. It is also common for gifts to be given that can be used for the wedding in some way. For example you might want to buy new shoes or a dress belt for the ceremony; or maybe grooming products or items that can be used for travelling. It is a popular idea to get gifts engraved to give them a bit of a personal touch as well.

How much should you spend?

Like with any gift this really depends a lot on your budget and what you are willing to spend. You may also consider how much time and work your groomsmen have had to put in for the wedding and whether or not they are forking out their own money to pay for travel and suit hire. The more they are giving you, the more you should give back. I would recommend not spending under $40 for a gift and a little bit more for the best man’s gift.

What to gift?

There are so many things that you can buy that will really depend on your taste and budget. Below are some popular groomsmen gifts that have been selected for you and these can bought directly from amazon.com simply by clicking on the pictures or the links.

Salisbury Pewter Flask – embossed – 6oz.

Humidor Black Leather Travel Case Cigar Gift Set

Hugo Boss Black Leather Belt

Apple iPod Shuffle

Giorgio Armani Code Casino Fragrance Gift Set

Dolce and Gabbana Men’s (Medicine Man) Watch

Some other gift ideas that can be used are pen gift sets, travel cases, shaving sets, magazine subscriptions or gift baskets. It is also a nice idea to take your groomsmen out for the day either for a good meal and drinks or for an adventure experience. Whatever you choose though make sure that you make them feel appreciated for being an important part of your wedding.

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Bridesmaids Gift Ideas

TellMeAGift — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:58:10 +0000

Your bridesmaids have no doubt become a very important part of your life as of late and have been there when you need them to help you prepare for your special day. Therefore you should show your appreciation by getting them something special.

How much should you spend?

This really depends on what you can afford to spend but also how much time and money your bridesmaids have had to spend to be a part of your wedding party. If your bridesmaids have had to fork out a lot for dresses, travel etc. then spending under $20 might be considered rude. Also make sure that you spend the same amount on each bridesmaid and maybe a little more for the maid of honor.

When to give them?

Normally it is tradition to give the bridesmaids their thank you gifts on the night of the rehearsal dinner. But I think any gathering close to the wedding will be fine, you may even want to hold a special thank you dinner. Just make sure you shop for the present early on because with the stress of the wedding you don’t want to be worried about buying bridesmaids gifts at the last minute.

So what to get?

One option is to get accessories that can be used for the wedding. Just make sure you get something that can also be used after the wedding also. You might consider:

Pampering gifts are another option and these are easy to choose and loved by all (in case you aren’t sure of your bridesmaids taste in accessories). These are some great pampering gifts:

A Pampering Gift Basket (full of lotions, soaps, etc.
Sleepware or Bathrobes
Spa Gift Certificate or Spa Kit
Make-up Products
Food and Wine Gift Baskets

You might also like to get them something a bit more sentimental. You could get a photo frame with a photo of all of the girls or you could make something especially for them such as handmade jewelry or maybe a scrapbook. Also if your bridesmaids are travelling far away fro your wedding perhaps consider getting them something that will help them enjoy their trip more. For example if you are having your wedding somewhere tropical then they might like some new swimwear or a beach towel, or if you are going somewhere cold they might like some gloves or a scarf.

Overall make sure you get them something that they would like and try not to get them something that they will never use. It’s perfectly fine to get your bridesmaids different gifts as well as long as they all share a similar theme.

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Cheap Wedding Gift

TellMeAGift — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:39:34 +0000

Weddings can be expensive events for everybody involved, including the guests. So while you may want to show the newlyweds how happy you are for them, you want to do so without going bankrupt in the process. Luckily many couples these days register for gifts. Have a look at what has been registered and hopefully they have listed some inexpensive items that you can afford. If on the other hand there is no register there is still some wonderful wedding gifts that you can get for the bride and groom that can be cheap.

My first bit of advice to you is to get creative. Are you good at sewing, painting or cooking? If you can sew than you could make some pillow cases with their names on it or a quilt, whatever you are good at making I’m sure would make a beautiful gift. Likewise if you are good at painting you could paint the couple a portrait or a fine piece of artwork for their home, use your imagination this kind of gift would probably mean more to the couple then something you just bought from a store anyway.

If cooking is your talent then you could make some tasty jams/sauces/dips/chocolates and find some pretty containers to put them in and just present them in a nice basket with ribbon, it will look like it cost $50+ but you could get away with spending around $20. You could also add in some little extras like cu tlery, l ittle bowls, whatever you can find.

Don’t despair if you can’t make anything as there is still cheap things you can buy. You could find a nice photo frame and put a picture of the happy couple in there. Alternatively you could put a romantic poem inside the photo frame if you don’t have any photos of the couple.

Another cheap wedding gift idea is a bottle of wine or scotch that will age well and include this with a note saying that they should share this on their 10th or 20th wedding anniversary. You could also find some inexpensive champagne flutes or any other type of glass or tableware. A vase is another good gift idea for a wedding that doesn’t need to cost too much.

Another idea is to get a book about love or filled with romantic poems. Any type of keepsake gift is good, and maybe scribble your own little note in there.

To try and save some money why don’t you also have a look around markets and second-hand stores. Sometimes you can find some real bargains at these places and yet they will look like they are worth a lot more. Also you may even have some glasses or an old vase around your place that you no longer use but is still in great condition to give as a gift.

Whatever you do get it is the thought that counts and the couple will just be grateful to have you there to celebrate their special day with them. The gift that you do give should show that you are happy for them, and when it comes to wedding gifts its not about how much you spend it’s about the thought and the sentiment you put into it.

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Pagan Wedding Gifts

TellMeAGift — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:10:55 +0000

With many people these days shunning the norm and opting for less traditional ceremonies, many people are having what is called a “pagan ceremony”. Traditionally in the old Pagan times in Britain, a pagan ceremony involved a hand-fasting which committed the couple together for a year and a day, after which time they were free to separate if they wished (which considering 1 in 2 marriages end in divorce probably wasn’t such a bad idea). Now however a pagan ceremony covers all types of rituals and it really depends on the individual couple as to what it will be like. It could be a hand-fasting to last a year and a day or a different kind of civil union that will last for a lifetime or an eternity, and the ceremony is likely to be as unique as the couple. So what on earth do you get for a pagan wedding gift when you’re not familiar with the traditions??

The answer to this is easy, get whatever you would get for any other wedding you would go to, unless of course you’ve been told to not give gifts or there is a registry available. Just because a couple has a wedding in a different format to the original doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy the same presents as everybody else. A lot of people think though that candles or candle holders are a good gift for a pagan wedding. While I don’t disagree everybody will no doubt be getting candles for the newlyweds so you might want to get something a little more unique.

The couple may be a little more spiritual than other couples, so maybe some artwork would be appreciated. What about some wall art or a beautiful sculpture that would mean something to the couple.

If the couple are having a pagan wedding they may also be more into Celtic themed items. So what about some Celtic glassware or Celtic kitchenware.

Some other beautiful pagan wedding gifts are pictured below, just click on them for more info:

Couldn’t forget the toaster there If you are still unsure about what to get and none of the above options seems to suit the couple then I would just opt for a wedding hamper gift, because every couple needs to eat right?

Click here for more Pagan Wedding Gifts at Amazon.com

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How much to spend on wedding gift?

TellMeAGift — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:32:07 +0000

Weddings can be expensive and not just for the bride and groom, people often have a hard time deciding how much to spend on a wedding gift. The amount you should be expected to spend on a wedding gift depends on a lot of factors. First thing to ask yourself when getting a wedding gift is “what is the relationship I have with the couple getting married?“. Do you know them well, are they your best friend? I think the better you know the couple and the closer relationship you have with them the more you should be reasonably expected to spend. For instance if you are going to a coworkers wedding $50-$100 is an appropriate amount whereas for a relative or close friend you may want to spend more in the $100-$150 range.

Another question to ask yourself is “what can I realistically afford?“. If you are a highflyer that spends hundreds of dollars just on your socks then the married couple may find you to be a bit stingy if you give them a $20 gift. If however you are a struggling uni student don’t worry because you will not be expected to spend much, if $20 is all you can afford then that’s ok.

Other things to consider when debating how much you want to spend is how much you are spending to get to the wedding in the first place. You will be expected to pay less if you have to fork out to travel long distances or if you have to pay for accommadation. You will however be expected to pay more if you bring a guest as it is expected that you will both chip in for the gift. Also you may have already given gifts for the bridal shower or at an engagement party. If this is the case then you will not be expected to spend much more for a wedding gift. Though if you are giving a gift for a bridal shower or engagement I would keep this a small gift to start with. If it helps you as well a lot of people go by the rule of covering what they think the couple spent on their meal at the wedding, so as to help cover their costs, which is usually $50-$75pp. I think this is a bit arbitary though and don’t personally like this way of thinking, but it may help some.

Overall the main thing I would consider is what you will feel comfortable giving to the wedding couple. When I was younger and just out of school I went to a wedding of a good friend but all I could afford was a $40 gift so that’s what I gave. The couple later told me that others had spent more but that just made them feel guilty because they knew that they couldn’t really afford it. Now however I tend to spend more like $100, but I have a partner now too so that I can split the cost. Really though I think the couple are really just happy to have you there to share their day with them, and anything that you give will be appreciated as long as it shows them that you care.

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Gift Hamper Ideas

TellMeAGift — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:13:53 +0000

When you want to congratulate somebody for a special occasion a good idea is to get them a gift hamper. There are a number of gift hampers available online or from gift shops and it is important that you choose the right type depending on the occasion or event or with these ideas you can simply put one together yourself.

Weddings Hampers: For a wedding gift hamper you want it to be romantic. A bottle of champagne inside is a good place to start as the couple can open it to celebrate their new life together. You can also include a couple of champagne flutes. Then you can think of a specific food theme for example breakfast, dessert or Italian just to name a few. If you were choosing the breakfast theme you could include some gourmet teas and coffees, syrups, jams, muesli and maybe a nice serving plate or some nice napkins. Also if you have their wedding invitation or are sending this after the wedding you can decorate the basket with the wedding colors (because you know they like them right?)

Corporate Hampers: For a corporate hamper keep it simple and clean and try and include the company logo on the hamper somewhere. Generally you’ll probably include items like a bottle of wine/liqueur, stationary, a calendar and some gourmet nibbles.

Baby Gift Hampers: I find these the cutest of the hamper types. Make sure you make these colorful and fun. Normally they come with nappies, baby lotions (and maybe some for mummy too), baby food, jumpsuits, little baby socks and maybe a rattle or some type of plush toy as well. These are really fun to make and baby stuff is pretty cheap too. So these would be a great gift for a baby shower or new born.

All the rest: Most gift hampers are pretty similar and can be used for other occasions ranging from a birthday to a job promotion to a new house. Whilst the above are more specific the main formula stays the same really. You want a nice drop of something either a wine or a liqueur (or beer if its a male gift). Also you want some gourmet nibbles such as some nice chocolates or dips and breads or cheeses and syrups (preferably something that will preserve for awhile) and you maybe you want some kind of dinnerware (for housewarming gift) or some pampering products (for a female) or maybe a cuddly teddy bear if its a get well gift. That’s it really then put all your goodies in a nice basket, fill it and wrap it with some cellophane or paper or whatever other pretty things you find. Finish with some ribbon and voila you’ve got yourself a gift hamper.

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