BEST GIFT IDEAS AND TOKEN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

Probably the oldest wedding gift tradition is the bride and groom giving gifts to each other. Choose something that will reflect your commitment and that will last a long time. Items that can be engraved with your and the groom’s initials add a special touch.

Ideas for the Bride:

·                  Pearls to wear on the wedding day

·                   A charm bracelet that can be added to throughout the years

·                   A crystal perfume bottle filled with her favorite scent

·                   An engraved locket with her engagement portrait

·                   A poem written by the groom enclosed in a frame

·                   A picture frame for her office desk

·                   A jewelry box

·                   Personalized stationery

·                   A watch or other piece of jewelry engraved with the wedding date

·                   A desk clock

·                   A figurine

Ideas for the Groom:

·                   A dress watch engraved with the wedding date

·                   Engraved cuff links

·                   A specialty item for his desk such as a clock

·                   A poem written by the bride enclosed in a frame

·                   A cd or cassette recorded with the couple’s favorite romantic songs

Another tradition is for the bride and groom to give gifts to their attendants to acknowledge all of their  help and support. The gifts chosen should reflect the style of your wedding day. A thank-you gift that has been wrapped with care shows how much you value the recipient's friendship and the role that they are playing in your wedding. In addition, enclosing a card with a brief note acknowledging your relationship  or monogramming your gifts adds a special touch and enhances sentimental value. The best man and   maid (matron) of honor gifts are often different from the other attendant’s to reflect the larger contribution and special roles they play in the wedding. However, you are not bound by this rule and it may be less stressful to give them all identical gifts. Don’t forget your flower girl or ringbearer, as they are important part of your ceremony. Ideal occasions to present your gifts would be a bridesmaid luncheon, the bachelor party or during the rehearsal dinner.

Ideas for the Maid (Matron) of Honor and Bridesmaids:

·                   A matching set of necklaces or earrings

·                   A crystal dish or vase

·                   An engraved compact or pen

·                   A figurine

·                   A bracket engraved with their initials

·                   A silver-plated or frosted glass picture frame

·                   A monogrammed address book

Ideas for the Best man and Ushers:

·                   A desk clock

·                   A picture frame

·                   A pocketknife

·                   A paperweight for their office desk

·                   An engraved business card case

·                   A letter opener

·                   A key chain

·                   A money clip

·                   An engraved pen

·                   A pen holder for their office desk

·                   A silver-plated corkscrew

Ideas for the Flower Girl:

·                   A music box

·                   A figurine such as a ballerina or precious moments character

·                   A bracelet or necklace

·                   A doll dressed in wedding attire

·                   Several of her favorite books wrapped together

·                   A picture frame that could later be filled with a picture of her and the bride from the wedding day

·                   A homemade teddy-bear bride

·                   A drawing kit containing paper, crayons, marker, stickers, etc.

·                   A personalized tee-shirt

Ideas for the Ringbearer:

·                   A gift box of his favorite sports balls: basketball, football or soccer

·                   A piggy bank

·                   Several of his favorite action figures

·                   A drawing kit containing paper, crayons, marker, stickers, etc.

·                   Several of his favorite books wrapped together

·                   A picture frame that could later be filled with a picture of him and the bride from the wedding day

A modern trend that is growing is to give gifts to the parents of the bride and groom.

Ideas for parent gifts:

·                   Your engagement or wedding portrait in a silver picture frame engraved with the wedding date or in a crystal picture frame

·                   Your engagement portrait along with your mother and grandmother’s wedding portraits all framed together

·                   An engraved silver tray

·                   Silver or crystal candlesticks

·                   A picture or piece of art

·                   Their favorite flowers delivered the next day

·                   A figurine of their favorite pastime