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By: Kevin Stith

Weddings are a sacred convention that flow from the past, are renewed in the present and bequeathed to the future-a momentous rite of passage, to be acknowledged with the finest human spirit. A popular move from singledom to companions-for-life. Gifts for this occasion highlight joy, good luck, happiness, fertility and success.

Wedding gifts are largely prescribed by religion, culture and social norms. Each part of the world has a different gift ritual that dictates moves. Again, your role in the wedding (participant or guest), your age, relationship and economic status control what you give and how.

As prospective couples on the threshold to seventh heaven, gifts revolve around joint hopes and dreams. Wedlock signals home and lifestyle gifts, music, art and luxury. Nothing but the best for each other.

Parents of the couple offer gifts that are indicative of their hopes and aspirations for their offspring. Gifts embrace a noble legacy of family values, traditions and symbols. A wedding ceremony/reception with a difference, jewelry, trousseau, heirlooms, an automobile, sterling stock options, antiques, gift certificates-parents can go over the top.

Family members’ wedding gifts are individualistic, according to age, relationship to the couple and levels of intimacy. The focus is gaiety and jubilation through silver, crystal, china, home décor, electronic gifts, collectibles, and designer-wear. Pre-nuptial parties, cocktails and dinner are other elaborate and stylish offerings.

Friends respond to the union in varied ways. Cheery, jocular, nostalgic, doting, heartfelt - the raison d’etres of gift bestowal vary accordingly. Sentiment-driven shopping can include honeymoon kits, lace, linen, candle stands, marriage or recipe books, learn-salsa-together memberships, sports goods, gift subscriptions, naughty somethings.

Business associates and far-flung guests restrain themselves to bouquets, wine, clothing accessories and other modest, congratulatory tokens of congratulation.

Wedding time is bonhomie time. Dress it up, party hard, go wild with the confetti. It’s an event of celestial proportions that calls for only the best of human passion and merriment. Heady incense that lingers “happily ever after.”

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By: Jennifer Bailey

A marriage is a joyous moment in the life of two individuals. A couple shares this beautiful personal moment with their near and dear ones, who rejoice in their happiness. A wedding gift is a tangible depiction of the feelings of the giver for the couple. A gift has to be carefully chosen, keeping the couple’s individual tastes, likes and dislikes in mind, if it is intended to serve its purpose. Nothing is more distasteful and insulting than an inconsiderately given gift. A gift’s value is not determined by its monetary value, but it must communicate the giver’s thought appropriately and adequately.

While the market abounds in numerous gift options and alternatives, selecting the right gift for the couple can be a challenge sometimes. While one can overhaul the market, surf the net and burn a hole in the purse, choosing the perfect gift requires some thinking and a little homework. A giver should always strive to give something unique and different.

Personalized gifts always stand out and make a personal statement on behalf of the giver. A special memento, decorative crystal, or a paired watch with the couple’s names engraved in it along with the wedding date is something memorable for the wedding couple.

For very close relatives, a hand-made scrapbook complete with family pictures, or a family tree platter with hand-painted pictures of family members along with their names, signature photo quilts, or customized ceramic plates with the couples pictures and wedding dates etched on it are a few ideal gift options.

In case of a hard-core golf fan, one can give a golf set with the couple’s names engraved on it. A Bible with the couple’s names and wedding dates engraved on it is an ideal gift for a spiritually inclined couple. It is necessary to be aware and informed about a couple’s interests, hobbies, tastes and the like. A gift can be given based on this kind of information. Romantic gifts like photo pillows with the couple’s portraits on it can also be given. One can also give gift certificates, home décor items, classic gift items like crystal and silverware, or various wedding mementos like a polymer clay image or metal candles, just right for the mantel and keepsakes.

The choice of exchanging gifts for each other rests on the bride and the groom. Couples can exchange framed love poems, engraved jewelry or even unconventional items like a vintage car, for those who can afford it. A thoughtful gift certificate to a relaxing spa or a recreational resort is just the right way for the bride or bridegroom to express their gratitude and love for their parents. It is the thought that matters, and mere framed poetry or a handwritten letter to the parent is also as valuable, if not more.

Parents can give bridal showers, a party to acquaint the couple to the family, or some personalized gift items, including gift certificates. Thank-you gifts need not be expensive, but should cater to individual taste. It should be given according to the kind of relationship one shares with the guests.

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