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Wedding Gifts \u2013 Where to Start?<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

There is so much to think about on the lead up to your big day, your brain is bamboozled with a million \u2018to-do\u2019s\u2019 from what colour scheme of flowers will match your dress, to whether you can have a 3-tiered strawberry jam sponge wedding cake?<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the presents\u2026it seems like you want to thank everyone for their fantastic contribution, sometimes it is hard to know where to start.<\/p>\n

The Girls <\/b><\/p>\n

There is a wealth of choice when it comes to gifts for bridesmaids. Gorgeous smellies or a big bunch of flowers are popular, reasonably-priced presents. For a grander budget consider a silver locket, or even a beautiful scarf.<\/p>\n

If you are on a budget, how about getting creative and making your own pretty body scrubs<\/a>, tailored to each lovely lady.<\/p>\n

The Boys<\/b><\/p>\n

Men are notoriously more difficult to buy for. After a riotous stag-do and the wedding party of the century, it may be best to shy away from a vintage bottle of whiskey.<\/p>\n

A tie or something he can keep such as a beautifully crafted pair of cufflinks is a popular choice. Rebus Signet Rings<\/a> have a personalised range which includes engraving, adding an individual twist.<\/p>\n

Favors for the Guests<\/b><\/p>\n

The tradition of the bride and groom giving the wedding guests gratitude gifts has been around for centuries. Favors \u2013 sometimes known as their traditional name of bonbonierres – are usually sugared almonds in little net bags. Italian by origin, they are supposed to represent health, wealth, happiness and fertility.<\/p>\n

With wedding budgets being cut in recent years, brides have been getting creative with favours. If almonds don\u2019t set your taste-buds alight, then you could substitute almonds for jelly beans or home-baked biscuits.<\/p>\n

For more intimate gatherings a thoughtful alternative is to give each guest a crystal representing their birthstone.<\/a> Just make sure you have plenty of time to find out the date of their birthdays beforehand!<\/p>\n

The Bride & Groom <\/b><\/p>\n

This can be a sticky subject. How much should people spend on wedding gifts? It can be a costly business for those who have 4-5 weddings to attend this summer, the prices can certainly add up.<\/p>\n

For a different approach than just the regular wedding list in conjunction with a department store, think about having a fund for a trip of a lifetime. It is also popular to have guests contribute towards a honeymoon.<\/p>\n

Or for the very altruistic, some like to ask guests to sponsor endangered animals or donate to a charity of their choice.<\/p>\n

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