Are Gifts Essential For Your Wedding Party?
Although not essential, giving a gift to the people who have helped you the most during your wedding planning is a lovely thing to do. Giving a personalised gift is even better. In times gone by, couples would include gift-giving in the speeches. Gifts were traditionally given to the parents of the bride and groom as they had, more often than not, paid for the wedding.
Today it’s a bit different. Couples are usually a little older when they marry. Sometimes they already have children and typically have lived together for a while. It has become common for couples to pay for their own celebrations.
However, showing gratitude and appreciation to those who have helped, is still popular. This could include parents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, the aunty who made the cake or friend who helped with all the stationery!
Here are a few words from Sarah, owner of Aisla’s Crafty Creations, with her excellent gift ideas.
It’s said to be common practice to devote between £100-£150 per person! Personally, I think weddings are an expensive occasion as it is, so let’s be realistic. Spending can soon spiral out of control and eat away into your budget, especially with larger parties!
Today, many people are opting for a more personalised gift than a costly gift.
A personalised gift is unique to the recipient with a great deal of thought and consideration going into choosing it. A priceless gesture that has true meaning and guaranteed to be valued without the big price tag! This way you can control your spending efficiently and you never know, you might have a few quid left to spoil your spouse-to-be with a surprise gift on the morning of your wedding. Now that’s super cute!
A popular option for many brides today is to issue each member of her bridal party with a lavish gift box each filled with all the essentials that are ideal for the night before, and the morning of the wedding.
Here are some popular choices:
Robe for comfort when getting their hair and make-up done
Hanger to hang their beautiful dresses
Flute glass to raise a Toast
Slippers to keep their feet cosy
Eye mask for a good night’s sleep
Hair scrunchie to hold back the hair the morning after
Cute, personalised plaque to cherish
Bracelet charm to treasure
Customised Jewellery box as a sweet reminder of the day
Crystal picture frame or slate with a favourite memory printed directly onto it
There are literally no limits of what you can add, and these items are reusable too! You can add in consumable as well – we all love a bit of indulgence!
Yummy chocolate
Fizz or favourite tipple
Bath bombs and lotions for a bit of TLC
Beautifully scented candles for a calming atmosphere
Let’s not forget the grooms side of the party.
Generally, the groom gifts his groomsmen a bottle of their favourite tipple and maybe a customised glass or hipflask. But today things have diverted a little to say the least. The men appear to be following in the footsteps of the ladies and going all out to show their appreciation. They want fancy boxes full of goodies too!
Hangers to proudly hang their suits
Glass to raise a Toast
Hipflask for the nerves
Socks so they don’t get cold feet
Custom boxer shorts for uniqueness
Sunglasses to hide those happy tears
Customised tie or bow tie to cherish
Cufflinks or tie clip to treasure
or if you’re going for the big bang, a luxury watch case to display their collection of watches, cufflinks and other accessories
Children can be challenging to buy for, especially when they are very young. Many couples opt for a keepsake gift they can look back on in years to come, such as a custom plaque or a cute, framed script. Bundles are also a popular choice for Flower Girl’s and Page Boy’s, mixed with sentimental gifts. Think customised money jar and a fun, quirky gift such as customised sunglasses or a chocolate bar.
Love wins every time so whatever you choose to gift your wedding party, choose it with personalised love!
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