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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
When it comes to wedding gifts it is often the bride that is the first person that people think of, but there are many gifts to buy for the men of the occasion as well. Whether it’s a gift for the groom, something for the best men or a thank you present for the Father of the Bride, gifts for the guys are an essential part of most weddings.
When thinking of wedding gifts for men there are a few considerations that it is important to bear in mind. Your gifts need to be:
Memorable
Whichever member of the wedding party the gifts are for, it is a day they will remember forever and the gifts should reflect this. The most well received gifts are usually the ones that are marked with a personal message or the date of the wedding as it is this personalisation that separates it from other gifts or items, so make sure that your gift carries the personal touch.
Appropriate
With gifts for men it is always tempting to get something slightly outlandish or even rude, but remember who might be present when your recipient opens their gift! What was funny on the stag night might not be quite so amusing in front of the bride’s grandmother, so if shopping for best men, remember the occasion when considering your gifts.
Well Thought Out
Weddings are personal events for all concerned so make sure you give your gifts the right amount of consideration. Something that is relevant to your recipients is a must and show that you have really put some thought into it before making your decision.
Wedding gifts for men may seem slightly daunting at first, but focus on getting a personalised gift that is relevant to their interests and personality and you cannot go too far wrong.
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Thursday, July 14th, 2011
With the wedding season now well and truly in full swing, those of you who are about to take the plunge and walk down the aisle will be hurriedly rushing around trying to pick up those last minute essentials for the big day. Usually among those essentials that get left right until the end are the wedding party gifts and often these are gifts that you do not want to be without.
From the hard working best man who didn’t throw as raucous a stag night as he could have done, through to the long suffering parents who have patiently gone through the trials and tribulations of the build up to the wedding, wedding party gifts have become an essential part of the big day.
For many people, being part of the wedding party is an important and meaningful experience that they will be honoured to undertake, so when thinking of what gifts to buy then getting something to remember the day by should be at the top of your list.
Engraved wedding party gifts can be a good way of doing this as you can engrave your gifts with either the day of the wedding or with a message of thanks for your wedding party. This will turn their gift into a keepsake of the occasion and something that they will treasure for a lifetime.
So what items should you get for your wedding party gifts? Obviously you won’t want to get the same gift for everybody, so try and make it something that is relevant to the recipient’s interests or something that they will want to use or display. Avoid getting something that is overtly related to your wedding and try and get something with them in mind. Your engraving will have a reference to the wedding, so keep the gift to something that you know they will use or enjoy.
Cufflinks are a wedding party favourite and these can be engraved on the case with a message or the date of the wedding, ensuring that they can still use the gift in everyday life.
Silver gifts are equally popular as wedding party gifts as they have a distinguished quality to them, making them very appropriate for wedding and ensuring they will be well received by your wedding party.
What you buy is important but not as important as the sentiment that is behind the gift. Getting your wedding party an engraved gift will provide them with a fantastic reminder of the occasion and make them feel valued and their efforts rewarded.
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
It’s sometimes nice to buy a gift when there’s no pressure attached. When it is a case of buying a nice, simple gift that you know somebody will like and there is no risk of it making them feel angry or upset, you can relax and make a leisurely decision.
Unfortunately, that is not the case when buying wedding gifts for brides!
Whether you’re the groom and you are looking to buy the perfect something for the morning of your wedding or a wedding guest who is looking to get something memorable for the bride, choosing the perfect gift can be a stressful experience.
So if you are in the unenviable position of gift shopping for a blushing bride, what are the best gift ideas that will make for a happy wedding day?
Something Personalised
When you receive a gift on your wedding day, it should be something that you associate with that day for the rest of your life. A personalised wedding gift that is engraved with the date of the wedding or with a special message will make for a meaningful item that will last for a lifetime. Choose an item that is relevant to the bride in question and that can be engraved to ensure that it is a one of a kind, personal gift.
Something with the Wow Factor
The pressure is on to impress with a wedding gift for the bride, so it needs to make a strong initial impression. Something that is impeccably gift wrapped is a good start, while items with a touch of sparkle and shine such as silver gifts will make a wonderful impression once opened.
If you happen to be the groom then first impressions are a must as you will need something that will really take the bride’s breath away.
As the summer arrives this year’s wedding season is really kicking in, so if you are attending a wedding then think about what gifts that you will get for the bride that will make a great impression on her big day.
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Friday, May 6th, 2011
It has been a month of tropical conditions and BBQ Bank Holidays as the April showers gave way to four weeks of glorious sunshine. For anyone lucky enough to have gotten married last month, the chances are they will have been blessed with the perfect weather for their day, with the early part of the month boasting glorious conditions.
It hasn’t just been this year where the April conditions have been perfect for weddings, with the last few years proving that spring has been the pick of the seasons when it comes to the weather. So if you’re planning the date for you own big day in the next couple of years, should you play it safe with a traditional summer wedding, or try your luck with a spring wedding? Let’s look at the pros and cons of spring vs. summer.
Spring Wedding
Spring has certainly been the pick of the seasons over the last few years, and coming off the back of a long, cold winter we were all over the moon to see the sun make a long awaited re-appearance.
April also got the Royal seal of approval as a wedding month, with the much hyped marriage of Prince William taking place a mere matter of weeks ago.
Throw in the spring flowers and reduced rates at many venues early in the year and you could well have the recipe for the perfect wedding.
There is always the risk that you could end up with a damp squib however, and if the weather decides to play havoc on the day you get married, you could even end up with a scene from a winter wonderland.
Summer Wedding
Ah the traditional British summer wedding. What usually starts out as a great idea in theory can very often turn into a rain soaked day full of some rather damp looking photos. If you do get lucky and hit the right day for the sun to shine, any outdoor plans you might have could well be scuppered by that most British of pests, the wasp.
Throw in the higher prices you will have to pay for the privilege of getting married in the summer months and it starts to look a whole lot less appealing.
But don’t forget, even if the sun doesn’t shine on your big day, you can still rely on fair temperatures so your guests won’t be left shivering while they wait to you to finish your photos.
Whenever you decide to get married, the best piece of advice is to not let the weather spoil what will (hopefully) be a once in a lifetime experience. Come rain, sun or snow, make the most of your big day and enjoy it all, no matter what the weather.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Over the last week, Prime Minister David Cameron has jumped aboard the Royal Wedding bandwagon and urged us all to join in the celebrations when the Prince marries his future Queen on April 29th.
It seems that we are slightly more reticent to join in the fun than the PM would like, and according to The Telegraph there are some large geographic discrepancies when it comes to who is getting in the mood. According to the newspaper, London will have more than 500 street parties to celebrate the Royal nuptials, but Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle will only scrape 28 between them.
So do we care less about the Royal Family as a nation nowadays or do we just have more to worry about than a Royal Wedding? Will you be celebrating the Royal Wedding or will you be spending the extra bank holiday hitting the shops or digging the garden? Let us know by leaving a comment at the bottom.
In the meantime, if you are attending your own version of a Royal Wedding this summer make sure you browse through our wide selection of wedding gifts that would even be suitable for royalty. We have a great variety of personalised gifts that will be cherished by the happy couple, so browse our selection to find something perfect for the bride and groom.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
So it’s official, 2011 will see a Royal wedding. Time will tell whether there will be a repeat of the iconic scenes that have accompanied previous Royal weddings when Prince William ties the knot next year, but whether the country grinds to a halt or not, it promises to be a special occasion.
As for the wedding guests, their problems are just beginning. What could you possibly get for the second in line to the throne and his future Queen?!
Although most of us won’t ever have to face the dilemma of what to get a future King and his bride for a wedding gift, some of us will have to attend rather imposing weddings. Whether it’s for your boss or a wealthy relative, most of us will have to attend weddings that promise to be rather lavish occasions.
You know from the second the invitation what the big day will have in store. The perfect wedding is usually preceded by the perfect invitation, and from the moment that pops through the letter box you know it will be a “best suit only” day. But when you are attending a posh wedding that promises to be a grand and lavish affair, what should you do about wedding gifts?
We recently conducted a survey which revealed the motives behind the wedding gift purchases of guests, and one of the questions we asked was whether the size of the wedding influences the gifts that guests bought for the couple. According to our results a massive 92% of people were not influenced by the size of the wedding when choosing their gifts.
Such as high number just goes to show that whether you are attending a Royal wedding or an intimate affair at the local pub the same rules to gift giving always apply. If you are choosing to buy a gift that is not on the registry, always go personal. Get something that you know the couple will either use or something that will remind them of the big day. You don’t have to spend a fortune, just something that will give them fond memories of what is a fantastic occasion for them both.
No matter what the size of the wedding, get a wedding gift that will mean something to the couple and remind them of their day. The size of the wedding should not influence your choice of wedding gifts so bear this in mind even if a white envelope with a royal crest drops through your letter box in the next few months.
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Times change, people change, and now apparently so do weddings. An interesting article in The New York Times has delved into the psyche of the modern couple to see how today’s wedding traditions compare to those of yesteryear. And the results? It would appear that personalisation is the buzz word in today’s wedding plans.
For the modern bride and groom, self expression is just as important, if not more so, than tradition. The staples of the traditional wedding are there, the rings, the dresses, the gifts, but they are all centred around the interests and the personalities of the couple involved. Today’s weddings are all about standing out from the crowd and tying the knot in a way that is unique to the couple.
So what wedding gifts do you get for the couple who are all about personal style?
If the wedding is personalised then the same should apply to the wedding gifts. Choosing something from the gift registry is fine but if you are close to the happy couple, personalised wedding gifts are the way to go. If their wedding is something unusual and unexpected then the gifts should follow suit. Engraved Gift Ideas offer fully personalised wedding gifts that will be totally unique to the bride and groom. Choose a gift that is relevant to their interests and you can engrave the message of your choice for a wedding gift that is truly unique.
Engraved wedding gifts are the perfect choice for the modern wedding. View our range of traditional and contemporary wedding gifts online now.
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Monday, November 1st, 2010
In recent years, renewing your wedding vows has become a popular way of re-affirming commitment within a couple and exchanging new vows that may be more appropriate to where the couple’s lives have taken them. For some couples a vow renewal can be more important than their original wedding ceremony as it usually arrives after a couple have been through some tough times together, and it can represent starting the marriage afresh.
Vow renewals are usually more intimate affairs, with those closest to the couple involved being invited to the event. But as a guest, what is the etiquette surrounding wedding gifts at a vow renewal? When a couple are newly married, the tradition is to buy household items and souvenir gifts to help them to establish a home and provide a keepsake of the day. At a vow renewal the couple will have been established for years and have everything that goes into making a home. So what should the gifting tradition be for a vow renewal?
One traditional wedding gift that would also be appropriate for a vow renewal is an engraved wedding gift. This is an item that makes a great looking gift on the day and can also provide a keepsake to remember the occasion by. The best gift you can get to mark any occasion such as this is one that brings back happy memories, and engraved wedding gifts will make attractive items that can be displayed and used to remember a happy occasion.
When buying gifts for a renewal of vows think personal, buy something that you know will be enjoyed by the couple or get something to remind them of the day. The more personalised the gift, the more it will be appreciated by the happy couple.
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Monday, October 25th, 2010
Usually Engraved Gift Ideas don’t really worry about celebrity gossip, but the most hyped wedding of modern times got us thinking about what to do in the inevitably awkward situation where you are attending a wedding and the couple have asked that nobody buys them a wedding gift. According to the tabloids, this is what Russell Brand and Katy Perry have asked their guests to do, but when the happy couple make this request, do you as a wedding guest really turn up with nothing?
I’m guessing that the vast majority of us won’t ever have the need to attend the celebrity wedding of the year but it isn’t just the super rich and famous who make this request. Often if people already live together and have bought many of the things they will need to furnish a house they will ask guests not to buy them wedding gifts. They might also not want people to go to any trouble or spend money on them, but it can be an awkward feeling when you attend a wedding, eat the food that has been put on for you and enjoy the entertainment but not respond with a wedding gift.
In situations like this it can be tricky to know what to do, and many people will choose to either put some money or vouchers into a card to show that they have thought about the couple. Personalised gifts and engraved wedding gifts can also offer people an option for the couple who don’t want anything. Regardless of whether they need household goods or not they will always want something to remember the day by and engraved wedding gifts offer an inexpensive and thoughtful option that will be well received. A personalised gift, engraved with your own message will give the couple something to remember the day by and also means that you won’t have to turn up empty handed. Consider using engraved wedding gifts and provide a lifetime memento of the couple’s special day.
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Friday, September 24th, 2010
Everyone talks about the stress on the bride during weddings, but what about the guests?! There is just as much etiquette and formality in place for guests as there is for the couple, and one important tradition is the wedding gift. For many people this is a bit of a mystery, just where do you start?! This guide should make the big day a little less stressful….for the guests.
Do I have to buy a wedding gift?
Of course, no one is going to force you into a shop and make you buy a gift, but it is considered to be the norm. We recently ran a survey to find out the shopping habits of wedding guests and found that 90% of people do take a gift to every wedding, so chances are that if you don’t take one then you’ll be in the vast minority.
It is important to remember that no one is forcing you to spend above your means and in this situation it really is the thought that counts. Personalisation is the key, so if you can find something affordable and that is personalised for the couple then you will be on the right track.
Do I Have To Stick To The Gift List?
Most couples will compile a wedding list either with a shop or independently to try and avoid people buying them the same gifts, but this does not mean that you should never stray from it. If you want to choose a gift from the list, the couple will often tell you which shop it is with on the invitation. If not, just ask them.
If you want to steer away from the gift list and buy something that you have chosen then it will be very well received. Our survey showed that 65% of couples’ favourite gift was something that wasn’t on the list, so if you do veer from the list then you could end up buying a gift that will go down very well indeed. It is always worth checking the list though to make sure that your gem of an idea isn’t something they have already asked for and is already being bought.
What Should I Buy?
Ahhh, the magic question! If you decide to steer away from the list, the next big problem is deciding what to buy. Personalised gift items always make a good impression and an engraved wedding gift with your message will always be one of a kind. If you know the couple well and know what their interests are then buy something that they can enjoy using when pursuing their hobbies, or if they have a favourite shop then you can always fall back on vouchers if you are completely stuck. Remember, the most popular gifts are those that have been personalised for the couple. It is those that are kept and treasured for a lifetime
Can I Just Give Money?
The subject of giving money is always a delicate one. Often if a couple already live together and have a small house then they may well ask for money, but this can have the affect of seeming impersonal and demanding. For the wedding guest, just giving money can come across as lazy and as if no thought has gone into it. If you are really struggling for ideas and thinking of giving money, the obvious alternative is for gift vouchers for a shop that they will enjoy. At least that way your contribution will go on something they will enjoy using. Better still, a personalised wedding gift item will always be a popular item, and even if you don’t know their interests, it can still be personalised by engraving it with your message.
If I’m Travelling A Long Distance To Attend, Do I Still Need To Buy A Gift?
Weddings are those occasions that anyone close to the happy couple do not want to miss. It is often the case that a loved one will have to travel a long way to attend the wedding and in this instance it is perfectly acceptable not to get a gift. If you’re travelling a long distance to attend then your presence will be more than enough. Obviously if you want to bring a gift then that is up to you, but you should not feel obliged in the same way you would if you had not travelled.
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