Weddings – 3 tips on how to choose a meaningful gift

Everyone wants that something special to give, unique but not too out there! or should we just give cold hard cash to help pay for that big day.

It’s a beginning of the wedding season in my house with a pretty special wedding this Friday. Along with the wedding invite comes that difficult question “What should we gift?”

When I look back to my own big day (almost 8 happy years ago) I was so frantic with plans and wedding bills that money was certainly very welcome but when it’s all over it is so lovely to have something to remind us of the romance of the day and the good wishes everyone had for us.

So HOW do you choose something meaningful?

Couples spend a lot of time considering each detail of the wedding. The very first clue of their joint personalities will come on the invite. The colours they like and style they have chosen will help you chose a gift that they will love. Do they have a formal and traditional style or have they gone for something more relaxed and funky.

They have their own home already! DON’T WORRY when a couple set up home at first, they bring together the a motley crew of their singleton style ( and the bits and bobs Mammy gave them on leaving home) Everyone loves new pieces to bring it all together in there new life. You can go for all the practical stuff a dinner set, bed linen, table linen, cushions and lamps.

Are they social animals or home loving foodies? Everyone entertains at home now, whether they open the doors of there stylish home for cocktail hour or they invite a few close friends for a 5 course dinner, we want pretty things on our walls and tables. Table centre pieces, serving dishes and platter for the table or wall art (which is a great gift to keep it out of the way of wee ones)

Make it personal! Now you can have names, dates and even meaningful quotes on lots of gifts.

If you are still stumped…..ask a professional to help you out.

I help lots of people find the perfect gift and I’d be happy to help you!

For those already wed, tell me in the comments below which gift you received you most cherish?