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Five Rules Concerning Wedding Gifts

When you attend a wedding, you probably wonder what you should give as a wedding gift. Fret no more! The following five rules will help you find the perfect wedding gift that the bride and groom are sure to love.

1. Take a Look at Their Gift Registry

Approximately 85 percent of couples surveyed would rather you select a gift based on their wedding gift registry rather than you coming up with a creative gift idea. Approximately 98 percent of engaged couples have registered either in a store or online.

Search the internet to find out where the couple has registered. Approximately 40 percent of all couples have developed a wedding website that contains links to their gift registries. Many retailers have made shopping for a wedding gift easy. Simply locate the couple’s name and access the registry. Then, you can purchase the gift online and have it shipped to you or the couple or visit the store to pick it up. Gift registries are set up to ensure you get a gift that the bride and groom actually wants.

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2. The Best Gifts Are for the Kitchen, Bed, Bath or for Entertaining

Today, couples want a modern gift rather than traditional gifts. However, most of these gifts come in the kitchen, bedding, bath or dining departments.

Bedding choices that create a spa-like feel are often the preferred choice. If you are purchasing a bedding or bath related gift, try to buy a trio of gifts to give the couple a wonderful present, such as a set of high-quality towels, a thick down blanket and a couple of super soft pillows.

Dishes and stainless steel flatware are other great gifts for the couple. When choosing kitchen items, look for those that can serve dual purposes. The best dishes can be dressed up when entertaining or dressed down when hosting a backyard barbecue.

Everyone strives to be a gourmet chef. This is why many couples are looking for state of the art kitchen appliances, cookware, gadgets and gear. These items not only function well but also look amazing on the counter.

3. Plan on Spending More than $50 on the Wedding Gift

You should never measure the cost of your gift based on the cost of the wedding. You would not give your best friend a cheap present just because the wedding is more casual. Spend based on your relationship with the couple and what your city thinks of as a reasonable amount to spend on a wedding gift. A co-worker or friend may expect gifts to be between $50 and $75. Those living in an urban area may have higher expectations. Check out these recommendations below on how much you should spend.

A distant relative or a co-worker: $50 to $75
A friend or a relative: $75 to $100
A close friend or close relative: $100 to $150
An Urbanite: $150 to $200

4. Group Gift for a Big Ticket Item

Survey results show that a couple’s favourite gifts were big ticket items that were purchased by a group. The couple would probably not be able to afford this type of gift. Therefore, going in with others to purchase a big ticket item is always appreciated. Additionally, it is preferred that the wedding party comes together and buy the couple one of the largest big ticket items on the couple’s registry or several big ticket items.

5. Do Not Delay Buying a Gift

Because online shopping has become so easy, there is no excuse for not sending a wedding gift within two months of the couple’s wedding. Although you may want to see the couple open the gift, avoid bringing it to the wedding as it can become damaged. Instead, have your gift shipped directly to the couple’s new home.