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Planning the Perfect Wedding Gift List
by: H Porter
Considerations for a gift list - what should you be
focusing on?
With society changing so are the ages of people getting married, this means
that there are now many stages when you may or may not need things. Our quick
guide should help you work out which type of gift list bride or groom you are
and some pointers on where to focus your list...
1) Require the basics - just starting out in every-way
When it comes to a dinner service or cutlery make sure you get enough either
6 or 8 place setting - remember there is nothing worse than getting a set and
unable to add to it!
2) Want to upgrade our basics to worthwhile collection - Common amongst
couples who have not lived together and have combined possessions
Some items in the outdoor lifestyle area may apply here, perhaps planters,
lanterns, chrome garden heaters, decking set & barbecues.
3) The couple who have everything - Common around couples in their mid to
late 30's who have been living together for a while
Gift experience vouchers are perfect, these are things you would never buy
for yourself such as a champagne balloon flight, driving a fast car or scuba
diving lessons?
4) Starting Over - The Gift list for those who have been married before
Although you may not want to Guests will still want to buy you a gift, so if
you want to avoid a range of uncoordinated presents you should think about a
gift list.
Top 5 tips
- About a third of your list should be under £25, with large sets broken
up so you can allow a few people to purchase the items
- Quality is better than quantity - focus on a few areas and then you are
sure to get everything you ideally want
- Shop around, there are a range of gift lists make sure you work with a
company who have an online channel it makes it much simpler to administer
- Sets are great but try and choose ones which are not limited editions so
you can add to your collection
- Don't get greedy, your guests will see it a mile off!
Gift List checklist and Browser
Pots & Pans
Cutlery -Remember you will need at least a 24 piece set which will cater for
6, if you have a large wedding party try and push for a set for 8 people. You
can set your gift list up to separate the set and therefore the cost could be
split amongst a few guests!
Crockery - see our pointer above the same rule applies
Kitchen Electrics - If you don't have a toaster or a kettle don't be
afraid to put them on your gift list but only put them down once! Worth while
considering other equipment like juicers, blenders & mixers.
Glassware - remember tumblers, tall highball and champagne flutes
should be on the list get a high quality glass and perhaps a simple design so
you can add to your collection without it standing out. at least 6 of each is
suggested.
Kitchen Knives - A good set of knives and a knife sharpener are worth
their weight in gold every good kitchen should have them!
Bed Linen - remember you need t least 2 for the master bedroom and hen
1 set for each other bedroom in the house
Pillows & Duvets - If you are not planning to use them for a while but
still want them how about adding duvet storage covers in as well?
Bathroom essentials - bath towels, guest towels, accessories these are
some perfect gifts for smaller items to cater to all your guests
General lifestyle - scatter cushions, rugs, mirrors, vases, picture
frames & ornaments. Some people go for objects that will remind them of their
wedding day.
Garden - Plants, planters, lighting, lanterns, table, chairs, outdoor
crockery, heaters, sun shades, outdoor heathers and lets not forget a barbecue.
Gift Experience or Travel Vouchers
Electronics - DVD players, playstations and games consoles, TV's and
Sky Packages are now common items on a list
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Ms Porter plans weddings for the rich and famous in London, England, and
writes exclusively for
www.planthatwedding.com.
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