Perfect wedding
– the prettiest gifts to have and to… give –
Wedding gifts, they can get us into a bit of a fix. I think a wedding gift lists are a little old school but definitely better than those little envelopes printed on the invitation. Of course they want money, they just spent over 15.000 in one day, but it’s just not original or personal. I’ve taken down a few ideas for you to strengthen the bond with the happy couple to be and to give them a nice momentum that will remind them of their wedding day, the day you gave them this original gift.
personalized cards
Handwritten cards always do well but personalized cards that the newlyweds can send themselves are even more fun. Did she acquire his name, then this is the beginning of a new family name, wonderful to have that on printed cards, don’t you think? I would like to think they are both very proud of their name and would like to share it with the world. You have the cards made in a special way, add envelopes and you have a very original gift.
photo book
Newlyweds are very proud of all the pictures that were made on their special day, so having a nice book to put them in is evidently important. Even nicer; you take your own photos. Make a book filled with your backstage lookies, guest outfits or special moments instead of using the professional photos. Stick them in a beautiful book and your gift is in the bag.
photo album buffalo leather, € 29,95, My Lovely Notebook
candles
Things you don’t want to buy for newlyweds are home decorations. You often buy something you would like for yourself but it may not be to the taste of the lovebirds, making things a little awkward for them, they might feel a little uneasy placing it in their home when they can’t put it away because you might stop by unexpectedly. So don’t do it. Buy something expendable. Flowers are not a good call as they’ll be gone by the time they get back from their honeymoon. Candles score well. The ones shown here are cool as you can have them personalized.
Anis 24 Classic Candle, €57, Skins.nl
Linen
A duvet cover or tablecloth never hurt anyone. It’s great to have them monogramed with the newlyweds initials, très chique.
Linen bedcover and pillowcase, from €22,95, Zara Home
glasswork
After seven years the glasses will be flying so it’s best to give them something to expand their collection. No, just kidding, nice glass is always a good idea. You can buy glasses or give them a gift voucher, for a nice store, so they can choose for themselves.
Design book
Give them a beautiful design book. A gift with cultural value , it’s never in the way and it shows your creative side.
Let ladies shine van Helmut Newton, €39,99, Taschen
Dinner
Seeing as you probably won’t have more than a minute to speak to them on the day, that will pass as a haze for them anyway, it’s nice to give them the gift of taking them out, to dinner, for example. They can lovingly tell you about their day and honeymoon (they will keep doing it form that day on anyway) and you show a little goodwill by listening, all while enjoying a good bite, of course. Choose a classy restaurant as the newlyweds have spent a fortune on their menus, they deserve something back.
