Unusual Wedding Gifts For An Unusual Wedding?
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010It would appear from an article in the Sydney Morning Herald that the trend for unusual weddings is growing all the time. It used to be the case that a parachuting bride and groom would hit the headlines, but now underwater weddings, zero-gravity weddings and even weddings on the summit of Everest are becoming the norm for thrill seekers looking for a wedding with a twist.
While exciting weddings certainly make for a good read, they present more than a few problems for any wedding guests involved, not least if your son or daughter want to tie the knot on the North Pole!
There’s also the question of what wedding gifts to buy for the adventurous couple involved. After all, what do you get for the couple who want to get married on a plane?!
The obvious choice is to get something related to the theme of the wedding, so an Ice Axe for a couple getting married on the slopes of Everest would of course be an entirely appropriate wedding gift!
As with all wedding gifts, personalisation is the key. Something that has been personalised to suit the couple involved will always be treasured, so even if you decide to be a bit more traditional with your wedding gift, having it engraved or personalised will make sure it leaves a lasting impression.
It can be tempting to stick to the wedding list if you’re unsure what to get, but a recent survey by Engraved Gift Ideas showed that 67% of couples favoured a wedding gift that was not on the list, so it is worth using a bit of imagination when deciding what to get.
Visit the Wedding Gifts Section on Engraved Gift Ideas for engraved wedding gifts suitable for even the craziest of weddings.
Condoms And Underwear Named Among Britain’s Strangest Wedding Gifts (Press Release)
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010A comprehensive survey by a leading online retailer has revealed some of Britain’s strangest wedding gifts. The survey was open to over 8,000 visitors of wedding gift website Engraved Gift Ideas, and uncovered such unusual gifts as condoms, a salmon mould, a toilet roll holder and underwear.
The revelations were part of a wider survey examining the shopping habits of the country’s wedding guests and provided a unique insight into the nation’s gift tables.
Among the more surprising findings was the news that more than one in ten wedding guests do not take a gift to every wedding. The results show that 12% of guests have gone to a wedding empty handed, with younger guests the most likely to arrive without a gift, as 66% of those were aged between 16 and 30.
Other findings showed that although a large majority of guests stuck to the wedding gift list, with 56% taking the safe choice, an overwhelming 67% of couples revealed that their favourite gift was not something that was on their list.
Other results found that almost half of all married couples consider how much was spent on their wedding gift when returning the favour. The findings showed that newlyweds have a long memory when it comes to their wedding gifts, with 40% of married couples considering what a couple spent on their gift when it comes to buying for them.
Wedding guests are also more giving when it comes to family rather than friends, with 42% of guests spending up to £50 on relatives compared to a majority of 51% choosing to spend a maximum of £30 on friends.
It would also appear that older wedding guests are more likely to be generous, with just 6% of those aged 31-50 spending £10-£30 on their family compared with 17% of 16-30 year olds.
The survey also contained bad news for those who favour an extravagant wedding, with a massive 92% of guests admitting that they were not influenced by the size of the wedding when choosing a gift. Interestingly, wedding guests were more influenced in their choice of gift depending on whether they were invited to the whole day or just the reception, with 54% of those surveyed revealing they consider their guest status when choosing a gift.
To get involved in the conversation and share your experiences, visit Engraved Gift Ideas.
Wedding Gifts Survey – What We Asked
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010In the last 5 years, how many weddings have you attended?
Do you take a gift to every wedding you attend?
If you do take a gift, do you stick to the wedding list?
How much, on average, do you spend on a wedding gift for a family member?
How much, on average, do you spend on a wedding gift for a friend or acquaintance?
Does the size of the wedding influence how much you will spend on a wedding gift?
Is how much you spend on a wedding gift influenced by whether you are invited to the ceremony or just an evening guest?
Where do you usually shop for wedding gifts?
For The Bride and Groom
Do you consider how much someone spent on your wedding gift when buying a gift for their wedding?
What were your favourite wedding gifts?
Did you receive any wedding gifts that you have never used?
Was your favourite gift an item from the wedding list?
What was your most surprising or shocking wedding gift?
You can still take the survey now or you can share your experiences by leaving a message on our blog or by visiting our Facebook or Twitter Pages.
Celebrate Exam Success With Personalised Engraved Gifts
Thursday, August 19th, 2010There’s nothing that quite matches the nerves and excitement of exam results day. It’s an experience most of us have been through at some point, and the feeling of your future lying inside a sealed envelope is one that provokes nerves and anxiety in even the coolest of customers.
With A-Level results being released today there will be many students up and down the land living that experience right now, and for the lucky ones it will mark the start of the rest of their lives. All of those hours of studying will feel worthwhile as university places are snapped up and plans made for an exciting time ahead.
If you want to reward the success of your son or daughter, praise the efforts of a brother or sister or say well done to a friend, a personalised engraved gift will make a special keepsake that will be treasured forever.
With a personalised engraved gift the recipient will be reminded of their success for years to come, and your gift will be one that will last a lifetime. Just as christening gifts and wedding gifts hold precious memories, a gift to mark exam success will hold many memories that will be relieved time and again.
With Engraved Gift Ideas you can have your personalised gift engraved with the message of your choice. Whether it’s the recipient’s name and the date or a special message, you can personalise your gift to make it truly one of a kind.
Browse our engraved gifts today for a personalised gift to treasure.
What Was Your Strangest Wedding Gift?
Monday, August 16th, 2010As you have probably noticed, Engraved Gift Ideas are conducting a survey to find out the wedding gift secrets of the nation (Click HERE to participate). The results are starting to take shape and there are some interesting findings, with some intriguing insights into what people buy and how it is received.
One of the questions we are putting to our customers is what was your strangest/most shocking wedding gift? Every couple must have received something completely out of the blue, so we want to know what your oddest, most original or most bizarre wedding gift was.
You can leave us a comment on the blog, or complete our super quick questionnaire which will also land you a nice 10% discount on your order and the chance to win £100 to spend with us.
£100 Up For Grabs On Wedding Gifts Website (Press Release)
Thursday, August 12th, 2010| Engraved Gift Ideas are offering customers a 10% discount on their purchase and the chance to win £100 in a bid to find out the wedding habits of the nation. Customers can participate by completing a wedding gifts survey on the website that will count towards a major study being conducted which will shed a unique light on the shopping habits of wedding guests.The survey, entitled “Confessions Of A Wedding Guest”, aims to discover the average price of a gift, who sticks to the list and whether the size of the wedding influences their decision.
The happy couple don’t get it all their own way however, with results set to uncover that the bride and groom have a good memory when it comes to who brought what gift to their wedding. Shoppers can participate by visiting http://www.engravedgiftideas.com and clicking on the link at the top of the website, where they will receive a discount code and be entered into the draw upon completion of the survey. The results are due to be released at the end of the month, with the prize draw taking place in early September. |
Engraved Wedding Gifts For The Couple Who Have Everything
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Buying a wedding gift can be a tricky experience at the best of times. Although some couples use wedding gift lists and registries to announce what they would like to receive, many couples have already set up a home by the time they marry, and as such will already own many of the traditional gift items that people may have asked for in the past.
So where does that leave the frustrated wedding guest when the happy couple already own the very latest toaster and all of the kitchen equipment they will ever use?
Whatever you buy as a wedding gift, it has to fulfil a number of criteria. It has to be well received by the couple, it has to be something that they will either use or hold onto for years to come, and it has to be something personal to them.
Rather than just buying vouchers, engraved wedding gifts can provide a wonderful keepsake for the couple who have everything. They offer a personalised gift that will evoke an emotional response from the couple, ensuring it is a gift they will treasure for a lifetime. It is hard to receive this type of reaction from a toaster or a voucher, so by gifting a beautiful engraved wedding gift you will evoke a reaction that not many other guests will manage.
View our beautiful range of engraved wedding gifts and find the perfect item for the couple who have everything.
Engraved Gifts To Mark The End Of The School Year
Monday, July 19th, 2010For many children the end of the school year is just a week away. For some, this will mark the end of their time in a particular class or even at a particular school. The end of the school year is traditionally a time for rewarding teachers who have made a difference in a child’s education. Whether a teacher has spent extra time in helping a child or made their lessons fun and informative, teachers deserve recognition for helping children to realise their potential.
It can be difficult to know what to get for a teacher. Flowers sometimes don’t offer the appreciation that you would like to convey, and it’s sometimes not appropriate to send your child into school with a bottle of wine!
Engraved gifts are a unique and meaningful way of showing your appreciation. A personalised silver plated gift is an item that will be well recieved and treasured for a life time. You can choose to engrave the item with the teacher’s name or even a thank you message for a gift that really shows your gratitude.
Engraved Gift Ideas have a large range of engraved gifts that will provide a suitable and appropriate way of saying thank you. Check out the engraved gifts website for inspiration.
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There’s Nothing Like A Good Wedding To Bring Down A Monarchy
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010If you are facing the daunting prospect of attending a lavish wedding this summer, spare a thought for the family of the personal trainer who married the heiress to the throne of Sweden. The cost of the wedding and the accompanying festival comes in at a cool £6 million, which has been met with more than a little ire by the Swedish taxpayer, who get the privilege of paying for half of it.
Cue the inevitable Facebook group protesting at the situation, but the real news is in the poll on how many Swedes want to keep the monarchy. From a level of 80% of happy Royalists in 2005, it has plummeted to 58% now. Not a brilliant time to have an unpopular wedding then.
According to reports the population are also unhappy about the Princess’s choice in men, with many said to be a little aggrieved at her suitor’s humble background.
Although this is all being played out on a very public stage, it isn’t a million miles away from most weddings that happen every day. There’s usually a vocal minority who don’t like the bride or groom, or someone who isn’t happy paying for the event, though the potential to bring down the thrown is in this case a one off.
Most people will also be able to sympathise with the family of the groom when it comes to choosing their weddings gifts. Most people have attended a large scale wedding and it can be slightly hard to know what to buy. What wedding gifts do you buy for a Princess and heir to the throne?!
Though most of us will never have to worry about attending a Royal wedding, we will more than likely be in a situation where we will have to buy gifts for a very expensive, lavish wedding.
It can be slightly intimidating and makes choosing a wedding gift even more difficult. The important thing to remember is that the same rules apply for large weddings that apply to intimate ones. In most cases there will be a wedding list to choose from, so if it’s something the couple has asked for, you can’t really go wrong. If you want to deviate from the list then that is more than acceptable, and if you are stuck for ideas then there are a few guidelines you can follow.
Judge your wedding gift by how close you are to the couple, not on how big the wedding is. There’s no point spending a fortune on a gift for someone you hardly know just because they are having a big wedding. If you want to get a more expensive wedding gift then do so, but save it for someone you are close to as it will mean more to them.
If you know the people who are getting married then you should know their interests, so stay safe and get them something that you know they will use and enjoy. Some of the best gifts are those that save somebody having to go out and buy it themselves, so unless the happy couple’s interests involve jewel collections and exotic holidays, you should be able to find something affordable that will be appreciated.
Engraved Gift Ideas have a wide selection of wedding gifts to suit all budgets, so whether you’re attending a Royal wedding in a palace or an intimate event with a knees up at the local, use Engraved Gift Ideas for a truly special personalised gift.
