When the wedding of close friends or relatives is approaching, the guests are faced with a difficult task - the right choice of a gift. Nobody wants to give an inappropriate or unnecessary present on such an important day. It is impossible to allow a situation that can cause unpleasant emotions on the day of the celebration. A symbolic wedding gift should be appropriate to the theme, but this does not mean that it must necessarily be expensive.
How to choose the right present
The most convenient and effective way to choose the right present is to ask the future spouses directly. This will resolve all doubts. If such a situation is not available for guests, then it is worth asking relatives or friends. Surely they will be able to present one or several good ideas.
It is also important to ask the guests who will come to the wedding what exactly they are planning to give to the young people. This will avoid repetition.
A recent survey of young married couples proved that the best present is the one bought together. A young family does not always have the opportunity to buy what is needed for the home. And if you find a few like-minded people and increase your budget, you can buy a high-quality and expensive item.
When choosing a gift, one cannot but take into account the interests of a young couple. Sometimes a wishlist is made for guests. This is the name of the wish list. The easiest way is to look through the list and choose a position that will not only be affordable, but also to your liking.
Gifts for newlyweds from parents
Parents give the most expensive gifts, but it so happens that the budget is limited, or a symbolic gift comes with expensive items, such as an apartment, furniture or appliances. Symbolic wedding gifts for newlyweds from parents should cause positive emotions and remain in memory for a long time:
- Honeymoon... Every young couple dreams of going on vacation after the wedding. It will be good if the parents think over a romantic trip for the newlyweds in advance, book a hotel and purchase tickets.
- Amulets... Most often, parents present paired icons for the wedding. They are kept in the house for life, and are a symbol of parental blessing. Also, on the wedding day, you can present other amulets, for example, a handmade house or a horseshoe.
Inexpensive wedding gifts
In conditions of a limited budget, you can choose an inexpensive, but at the same time a popular presentation option:
- Food dehydrator... If the spouses prefer to lead a healthy lifestyle, then the device will become an irreplaceable assistant in the household. The dehydrator can be used to dry berries, mushrooms, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Products retain not only smell and taste, but also all useful vitamins and minerals.
- Cooling stones for drinks... They are made from natural materials. The stone does not enter into a chemical reaction with drinks, but at the same time it is able to cool the liquid without diluting it with water. Stones in a wooden gift case are a universal symbolic wedding gift. It can be completed with a bottle of a good alcoholic drink.
- Family wall calendar made of wood... A beautiful and practical accessory, which is a wooden base (engraving is possible) and decorative tokens. The solemn dates of the family, the names of relatives and the dates of birth are applied to the tokens. There are different models of calendars, you can choose the option with a clock.
- Goldfish aquarium, which, according to ancient beliefs, is considered a symbol of a happy union of people who love each other. The fish does not need special care and is picky enough.
- Bean bag with anti-stress balls inside... It fits perfectly into most interior design styles. If a couple has their own house or summer cottage, then this is a great option for what you can give for a wedding inexpensively.
Original and funny options
The most relevant gift option is things that will become useful in everyday life, or money. But you can present such a gift that will be remembered for a long time, but at the same time they will find a use. Funny symbolic wedding gifts can be completed with an envelope with money or a certificate from the store:
- Wrestling gloves... A pink product is purchased for the bride, and blue for the groom. This is a kind of hint that the spouses will have to independently determine which of them will become the head of the family.
- Huge plate for two with funny inscriptions... This is a reminder for young people that they are one whole, and all sorrows and joys should be divided into two.
- Caviar dish with caviar... This item is a kind of wish for a rich and comfortable married life. You can purchase a jar of caviar in the kit.
- Medals for him and her... The young wife can be presented with a comic award for charming such a man, and the groom can be awarded a medal for the conquest of the most inaccessible beauty.
- Brick for the foundation of the house... It should be wrapped in pretty paper and tied with a ribbon.
- Happy family certificate... This is not just a gift, but a real document. It spelled out the responsibilities of the spouses, which are recommended to be fulfilled in order to create a happy and strong union. Photos and initials of the newly minted husband and wife are printed on the certificate.
- Set of rolling pins with engraving... A comic set for the bride that will help keep her husband in line.
Gifts from friends
Friends most often give emotional gifts. All options should be well planned and every little thing thought out:
- Organization of bachelor and bachelorette parties... This is the most frequent and demanded symbolic wedding gift from friends or girlfriends. The scale, location and program depend not only on the budget, but also on the ingenuity of the organizers themselves. You can organize a holiday in a certain institution, at home, or organize an interesting trip.
- Globe Bar for alcoholic beverages, it is appropriate to present to the groom's friends.
- A set of chairs, utensils for cooking or household appliances.
- Huge umbrella, which will shelter the young not only from rain, but also from various problems.
- Paired spoons with engraving.
- Reconciliation bench with sloped seat... If two people sit on its edge. Then they gradually move to the center.
- Table textile set or bed linen good quality.
- Hat with wishes... Each of the guests writes a beautiful wish or congratulation on a piece of paper. Each note is rolled up and put into a hat. Then all this is read by the bride and groom. The hat can be replaced with a book or album.
Practical little things
It so happens that the budget is very limited, but it is still necessary to congratulate the newlyweds. There are a lot of safe options, you can choose something necessary and practical for every taste.
- Pillows, blankets and bedspreads.
- A set of containers for bulk products.
- An oven mitt and a towel.
- Frying pan.
- A set of baking dishes made of steel or silicone.
- Oven cooking pots.
- A set of knives, spoons and forks.
- Picnic sets. This can be a grill, barbecue, skewers, mini smokehouse.
- A huge hammock that can fit together.
- Repair certificate.
- Candy bowl, salad bowl and other narrow-purpose dishes.
- Interior items (a vase for flowers, frames for joint photos, a table lamp of an unusual shape).
In the event that the newlyweds are not so close with the guests who will come to the celebration, or do not have the opportunity to discuss a present in advance, the easiest way is to present a certificate for the purchase of equipment or other things necessary in the household. It is unlikely that the bride or groom will be delighted with the fourth iron or vacuum cleaner.
Romantic options for symbolic gifts
Most often these are paired gifts that both spouses can use together or separately:
- Large sweater... Such products are sewn so that both spouses fit inside. It can also be used as a way to improve relationships after quarrels.
- Mitten for two... It is comfortable to hold your hands in it while walking.
- Warm blanket or nice blanket with sleeves... It will keep you warm in cold weather and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior.
- Hot air balloon travel... Vivid impressions will remain in the memory of the newly-made spouses for life.
How to properly present money as a gift
At weddings, most often, guests line up and hand the young people money in envelopes. To make your congratulations unusual and memorable, you should find a more interesting way of presenting the presentation:
- Bills in balloons inflated with helium... Each bill must be rolled up into a tight scroll, tied with a ribbon and placed inside a ball with a transparent wall. You can also put confetti or glitter inside. During the presentation process, you need to burst the balloon itself, and the result will be an unforgettable fireworks display.
- Basket with kinder surprises... The finished chocolate eggs should be carefully disconnected in two, put the money inside, and carefully glue. A flat, hot surface is used for this purpose. The halves of the egg are slightly warmed up and put together. Each surprise is wrapped in foil and placed in a basket.
- Frozen deposit... The bills must be tied with a ribbon, or connected with an elastic band. Then they are wrapped in cling film, placed in a silicone mold and filled with water. After a few hours in the freezer, it all turns into a block of ice with money inside. It is appropriate to add a hammer to such a present.
- Mini safe or souvenir box with lock... Inside the presentation will be the first contribution to the family life of the young. To make it more interesting, you can come up with various funny tasks or contests for spouses that they will have to complete in order to get a code or key.
Gifts to Avoid
There are many superstitions associated with a wedding. There is a possibility that certain items can harm or destroy family happiness:
- Antique items. It is believed that all antique items keep the energy of the previous owner, but it is not always positive. In order not to bring trouble to the newlyweds' family life, antiques are avoided.
- Watch. There is a superstition that they symbolize parting. This present is considered the most dangerous.
- Anything with sharp blades, such as knives.
- Items intended only for the bride or groom.
- Empty dishes. You can put coins or bills of various denominations inside the items.
- Pets. This gift must always be agreed with the future owner. A puppy or kitten as a surprise is inappropriate.
- Clothes or items for children that have not yet been born. This is one of the most serious superstitions.
The most important features
It is important to use common sense when choosing a wedding gift. When buying goods in online stores, you must carefully study all the reviews about the product. It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the lists of unwanted gifts for the wedding celebration. If you have difficulties with the choice, you can ask the parents of young people what exactly is needed for a young family. Presentation design also affects emotions. If it is not possible to pack the item yourself in a beautiful box, then you should order the decoration from specialists.
