Dec 31 2009
Winter Wedding Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank
The engagement period is over an you are finally attending a wedding this winter? You’re probably looking for a wedding gift. Many people get anxious about finding the “perfect” wedding gift – and some go overboard spending way more than they can afford. Especially in today’s economy that can be a big mistake. Fortunately there are some great wedding gifts that don’t break the bank. Let’s talk about some of the bride and groom’s favorites that won’t be returned or wind up in the back of a closet after the honeymoon.
Personalized Photo Album. This is a perfect gift for them. Most couples spend thousands of dollars getting the best professional photographs they’ll ever have taken in their lives at their weddings. What better way to enjoy them than in a special photo album. But that’s not the only use for a photo album they’ll have. Remember that sometimes they take special honeymoons to exotic destinations, a place where they will want to take a lot of photographs. This photo album could be the one they use for wedding photos or for the honeymoon. Or get them two photo albums – one for each!
Gift Certificate/Card to a Restaurant. This a perfect gift to get a newlywed couple. Many newlywed couples find that their relationship changes, that they just don’t go out on “dates” the way they used to. A restaurant gift certificate is a great way for them to enjoy an evening out without having to pay for it. Pick a restaurant that is near their home so they don’t have to think or plan extra hard about going out. Surprisingly, this is one of the bride and groom’s favorite gifts.
Cookbooks. A cookbook would be an ideal gift for a newlywed. Also, so is a subscription to a cooking magazine. Even if the bride or groom have been living on their own for some time, getting married means adjusting your cooking styles. A cookbook offers some ideas and suggestions to make new meals together and find great family favorite meals. You could be creating family traditional meals by giving this cookbook!
Genealogical Research. This is a fun gift to give a newly wed couple. You can find professional genealogists and online services. Many newlywed couples are anxious ot learn about the family they’ve married into and also about their own birth families. Learning about genealogy is a wonderful thing. Especially if they are planning a family, or already have children. This is something they will treasure, almost as much as the diamond ring, as they learn about new and old family relatives.
Gas Card. While this doesn’t sound like a very exciting gift, most bride and grooms would be thrilled to see a gas card as a gift. Gas is a regular expense – and weddings are expensive. Your gas card would offer great convenience and could make the difference between taking a quick family getaway for the weekend – or not being able to do it. Most gas brands offer gift cards.
