Wedding invitation is a sign of attention and respect. To answer it with dignity, you should prepare a gift that the newlyweds will not cease to remember with warmth and joy for many years. This does not have to be an expensive thing. If you want to make a good and practical gift, you can have a modest amount. The main thing is to carefully think it over and present it in an original way.
Top 10 wedding gifts for newlyweds
Every day in the world thousands of couples enter into a marriage. No matter where in the world the celebration takes place, statistics collected on a global scale make it possible to judge how common these or those gifts are for newlyweds. The top of the most popular and original presentations that the newlyweds make for the wedding today include:
- Cash presents;
- Electrical engineering;
- Gift certificates;
- Original products (figurines, paintings);
- Objects of art.
No matter how trite, but money - the most common and, what to hide, a welcome gift, chosen as a wedding offering. At present, banknotes in an envelope are gradually fading into the background: today they give money to young people as deposits or start-up capital or make transfers to a money account, which the spouses indicate in advance.
Many newlyweds, even before a family celebration, notify invitees about what the amount of money presented by them can go for it. So, modern original couples prefer instead of flowers and gifts to transfer the donated money to the account of charitable organizations: hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Such a gesture is beautiful in itself and helps to give the celebration a special meaning, involving all its participants who made money present.
How much will it cost: Social surveys in most countries of Europe and the USA revealed that on average, guests prefer to allocate an amount starting from $ 160 for a cash gift for a wedding.
Gift certificates also popular. A visit to a massage parlor or restaurant where they eat in the dark and to the touch, a subscription for horse riding lessons, a parachute jump, a check with a “space” at the place of the amount for visiting a home appliance store - options for what can be indicated in the gift certificate for the wedding, plenty. It all depends on the imagination of the donor and his financial capabilities, but usually such a gift is welcome.
With the help of an original gift or money certificate, you kill two birds with one stone: save yourself from a long search for a surprise and present a non-standard memorable wedding present.
How much will it cost: depending on the type of offer or service indicated in the certificate, the average amount of wedding expenses is 1,000 - 1,500 rubles per person (i.e. 2,000 - 3,000 rubles for both newlyweds).
Appliances (electronic and domestic) considered a classic gift.In the early years of family life, newlyweds should enjoy each other, and not spend most of the time cooking or doing laundry. To facilitate their everyday life and family chores, guests traditionally give useful items for the home:
- Fridge;
- Washing machine;
- Stove;
- Microwave oven;
- Mixers;
- Toaster.
If there is an opportunity, it is better to initially ask what will be useful in the life of a future married couple, and to present this or that thing to the wedding already consciously.
How much will it cost: different items are different. The price of a kitchen timer starts at 112 rubles, and the upper limit for large-sized appliances for a wedding gift can be several hundred thousand.
Set of dishes,namely, a stylish modern service for several people - this is not a relic of the past, but a wonderful practical solution that the bride and groom will appreciate. Of course, the dishes should not be cheap, so for the wedding gift, luxury goods are selected: Bohemian or Murano glass, French porcelain, etc.
How much will it cost: from 4 thousand rubles and above.
Bed linen, bath clothes can also be an original gift. The main criterion is that donated items must be paired, that is, they should be designed for two. A beautiful expensive set of bed linen made from natural fabric (Egyptian cotton or satin, natural silk) or luxurious terry bathrobes is a great purchase for young family people, which certainly will not be superfluous.
How much will it cost: from 3 to 5 thousand.
Furniture and interior accessories - gifts are practical, but giving them is dangerous at least because you are unlikely to guess with the style of the newlyweds' homes. Alternatively, you can pay them a trip to the furniture salon and please with a wedding surprise at 100%.
How much will it cost: The final amount is difficult to predict, since it all depends on the type, material of furniture and the number of items purchased.
PHOTOSESSION. More and more often, guests choose this type of wedding gift, and this is not surprising. Newlyweds have serious expenses on organizing a celebration on the agenda, so why not make their family life easier and pay for a traditional wedding photo session?
Today, fashion is not just a collection of photos and videos of the holiday, but also special hardcover albums that look like real books and will become a valuable heirloom.
How much will it cost: the price of a wedding photo shoot by a professional photographer varies from 15 to 20 thousand rubles and above (depending on the location, number of shots, etc.).
Hotel room. To celebrate the wedding night in a beautiful place, and not in the parent "odnushka" - such a gift will certainly become one of the most valuable for young people. You can give them not only a stay in the room, but also access to the spa at the hotel.
How much will it cost: the cost of the gift depends on the "star" of the place and the number of services included.
Honeymoon trip - A common but expensive surprise. To pleasantly surprise the newlyweds, you can chip in to pay for the trip if you have a good relationship with other guests. If the budget is limited, get out of the situation by choosing not the luxurious but the original location.
Who knows, maybe a trip to the regions of Gorny Altai to get acquainted with local shamans will surprise the bride and groom much more than the traditional beach in the Maldives. A place to travel should be beautiful and safe.
How much will it cost: from 10 - 15 thousand rubles.
Mountain bike, gyro scooter, ATV, Segway, monowheel, electric scooter, motorcycle, and at least a car - gift ideas in the form of vehicle many, but to choose from a number of vehicles should only be that which will be most relevant for a young couple.Such gifts are not cheap, so they are usually made by the people closest to the couple.
How much will it cost: from several tens of thousands of rubles.
Original wedding gifts
A functional and practical wedding present requires a conscious choice, but making it is not as difficult as it might seem. Another question is if you want to make a truly unique surprise that will stand out from the crowd and become a hit of triumph.
A wedding is a special moment uniting two loving people into a single whole. Celebrate the event with a unique gift can only truly extraordinary personalities. To make original wedding surprise, you can use one of the ideas below.
A cast of hands. The palms put together are an ideal metaphor for a marriage: two people, holding hands, unite destinies and walk along the path of life. There are special kits, including gypsum and mold, which the newlyweds can use themselves. But it is better to dedicate them in advance in surprise (partially) and, taking the original cast, order in the workshop its casting in bronze.
Romantic figurine - A beautiful original souvenir symbolizing the figures of lovers - this is a universal gift. The manufacturing material is usually glass, bronze, wood, porcelain, any cast metal.
To stand out from the rest of the gifts will help a special box for the dress of the bride. Many girls prefer to keep wedding dresses even after the celebration. So that it does not gather dust on a hanger, you can order a special storage box made of wood or durable cardboard. Such a gift just can not be called banal.
Barrel with honey - a gift is symbolic, interesting and tasty. Family life should be sweet, and even a fly in the ointment in it does not belong. Presenting a barrel of honey to the bride and groom, you will certainly surprise everyone gathered. You can accompany the gift with a toast, wishing the couple a happy honeymoon.
Retro style is more fashionable than ever. Order in a photo studio portrait young in pop art stylemade from their joint photo. As a guide, you can choose the style of pop art like Andy Warhol. Such a souvenir is a great addition to the interior of the matrimonial bedroom.
Voice picture. The voices of the bride and groom are encrypted using the qr code and are attached to the picture in the form of a small sticker. The code is read thanks to the application on the phone. You can encrypt not only voice, but also video, a link to a site, social networks, phone number.
Or you can make portrait of words. To create a portrait, you need a photo of both lovers, which will be printed in the form of words using virtual processing. The message can be based on a wedding congratulation, which makes the gift doubly unique.
Vintage themes do not cease to be on the wave of popularity. The bride and groom will certainly appreciate their images on retro posterprinted in muted colors or, conversely, bright screaming tones, reminiscent of a period of mass propaganda.
Attention: it is better to give such a gift to a young and progressive couple who has everything in order with a sense of humor.
Wedding magazine can be quite an unusual present. But not the one that was bought at the entrance to the subway, but a unique edition, specially made for the occasion of the wedding. The topic of the issue of such a magazine is the bride and groom, their family, parents, the moment of the meeting, etc. To make the magazine even more original, interview your friends and relatives of the couple. Minus the gift - it will have to be seriously worked on.
Thread picture- A unique concept in contemporary art called string art (isonia). The image is created on the board with the help of threads and nails for any sketch or photograph.Such a gift will definitely be unique. By the way, the toast can be accompanied by the phrase that the newlyweds “score” on all the troubles they meet - you are guaranteed success!
Piggy bank for traffic jams- A wonderful original souvenir in the form of a glass box or a vessel with a name date on the wall or the back side, indicating the wedding day. The gift is symbolic, because in it the spouses will be able to accumulate traffic jams, which remained not only after the wedding, but also romantic dinners, joint anniversaries, the birth of a child and other significant dates of family life.
Family monogram. To order an individual monogram for a young couple from a professional lithographer is not a cheap pleasure, but your gift will be the most romantic and original. As an alternative, you can give them a personal family coat of arms.
Funny gifts for the newlyweds for the wedding
It is not easy to stand out as a gift among the other guests, but the newlyweds will definitely remember and appreciate this unusual approach. If you want to make an unusual and funny surprise with a twist, consider the following conditions in order not to get into an unpleasant situation:
- A cool gift should not have any elements or subtext that may offend the couple of newlyweds, their friends, relatives and colleagues. In order not to offend anyone, consider the permissible boundaries of humor and the degree of emancipation of the newlyweds and other participants in the celebration;
- In many ways, the success of a cool gift depends on how you present it. The right cover toast can save or permanently ruin the whole idea.
Think about whether a funny gift would be appropriate in the general context of the celebration. You can ask for advice from the host, who knows the script of the evening, the parents of the couple or their closest friends.
So, if all the conventions are met, it's time to start thinking about the topic and the kind of cool surprise. The following types of custom gifts are usually popular: flash mob, cartoon, fancy t-shirts, boxing gloves, certificates, etc.
Collective gift will be specially organized flash mob. The dance of dozens of people in the city center, the performance of a beloved group of newlyweds, a “live inscription”, built with the help of other guests and shot by an aerial drone - there are a lot of ideas for a cool gift flash mob, it all depends on your imagination and desire.
You can order a gift toast, which will be seen not only by the newlyweds, but also the whole city, using the air advertising service - in particular, air banners tightened by plane or helicopter.
Cartoon on the bride and groom. You can give a caricature of young people only if they have a great sense of humor. However, if the cartoon is attached to a substantial sum of money, you will definitely like the gift.
T-shirts with inscriptions - simple but interesting. The present itself is quite cheap, but you will win at the expense of originality. The main thing is to think over the inscription on the shirt and try to have a pair of themes. Standard options: the inscription "My property" on the shirt of each spouse, or funny pictures with directional arrows.
Land on the moon - A standard option for a fun gift. For a small amount (3 thousand rubles for 40 acres), you acquire and present the newlyweds a certificate of ownership of a real plot on the territory of the Earth’s natural satellite. Also, a map is attached to the certificate, where the boundaries of land, that is, lunar ownership, are indicated.
Two pairs of boxing gloves. Such a gift will save the situation if you do not have money for an expensive surprise, but there is a burning desire to make a memorable congratulation. When presenting gloves, wish the young ones to “play by the rules” and sort things out only with “sports excitement”. The joke will certainly be greeted with a warm ovation.Gloves should be red and blue, symbolizing the feminine and masculine.
Also options for cool gifts can be:
- A box of fortune cookies, where each prediction contains a thematic wish;
- A set of magnets for all future anniversaries of the wedding (up to the “golden anniversary” of 50 years and even the 100th anniversary);
- Medals or diplomas with humorous inscriptions (“Family experience - percentage loading”, etc.);
- A cookbook with comic recipes like “101 Options for Cooking Fried Eggs”;
- A decorative rolling pin or a frying pan with the inscription "For education" to the bride and a pair of knitted "hedgehog" mittens with a muzzle of a hedgehog for the groom.
Inexpensive but a good wedding present
Guests invited to the wedding often refuse to attend the event for financial reasons.
The inability to spend this or that amount on a gift is a good reason, but many newlyweds would prefer to see people close to them in any case.
How to make a good, but inexpensive gift, to adequately get out of the situation and not feel embarrassed? You will be surprised, but there many great budget options, including:
- Household appliances;
- Interior items;
- Various sets;
- Courses for self-development.
A double boiler, a coffee grinder, a mixer, a blender - all this should be in the kitchen of every housewife, so the practicality of a gift in the form small household appliances beyond doubt. Today, the range of products is such that you can easily find a high-quality model from a well-known brand at an affordable price and meet the budget of up to 5 thousand rubles.
Warm blanket for two - unusual and at the same time budget option. A good cover made of high-quality wool looks presentable, but over time it loses its former appearance. Another thing - acrylic blankets. They not only cope well with the main task (to warm), but also retain their shape and color for a long period.
Floor lamp. The classic model of a floor lamp in the style of minimalism can decorate any interior, but it is equally important that the price is affordable for most consumers.
You can present the young with a certificate or a subscription to self-development courses. Trainings that you can attend together: pottery courses, oratory, photography, painting - today, training is more accessible than ever and relatively cheap. Such a gift is always original, and you can definitely afford it.
Practical presentations also include:
- Aquarium with a goldfish - “for the fulfillment of all desires”;
- A cozy hammock for two;
- Travel suitcase;
- Picnic set;
- Breakfast table in bed;
- A pair of orthopedic pillows;
- Horseshoe for happiness from wood, ceramics, metal with a personal engraving.
Many guests who do not have ample opportunities, prefer to give newlyweds things made by their own hands. This is a wonderful tradition, so we are obliged to share its ideas with you.
Making a DIY wedding gift
A surprise made with one's own hand is not necessarily a primitive object, in which seams from glue and protruding threads are visible. You can make a gift that will be no worse than a factory product.
You can "cook" money cake. Do not rush to laugh. Such a gift is not only a cool way to arrange money beautifully for handing to newlyweds, but also a clever way to get out of a difficult situation if the amount for the gift is not very large. Exchange the amount into small bills and build a cake, according to the video instruction.
Set of shiny glasses - An interesting option for a wedding. To make a gift you will need glass glasses on a thin leg, a set of sequins (one or several colors), a brush, masking tape, and PVA glue. Stick the tape on the glass, limiting the glue line. Then brush the areas where the sparkles will be.Sprinkle the glasses and shake them in the air, laying the newspaper on the table. Leave the glasses to dry for 30 minutes. The gift is ready!
Wedding basket - A very necessary and useful item at the wedding, because it is in the basket that envelopes with donated money are stacked. Prepare a wicker basket from a vine (diameter at least 20 - 30 cm), satin fabric and silk ribbons of several shades, artificial flowers (preferably roses and eustomas), decorative beads, rhinestones, glue gun, scissors.
Tighten the basket with cloth, tucking excess material under the bottom from the outside. Wrap the remnants of the cloth nicely on the bottom outside and, hiding them under each other, glue them with a gun. Decorate the basket with the prepared elements (ribbons, flowers, beads) to your taste. A decorative twine gracefully twisted around the handle also gives a good effect.
How to pack and present a wedding gift?
A wedding is a beautiful majestic celebration, so all the nuances for its preparation should be considered. This applies not only to the appearance of the guest, but also to the packaging in which he will give the newlyweds a wedding present.
Even if the souvenir itself is of high value, nondescript or sloppy packaging will spoil the whole impression of a surprise. You can make a gift beautiful and original in several ways.
Talking packaging. Pack the selected gift in any box, and on top attach the device for recording the voice module (small voice recorder, lapel microphone, etc.). Record a voice greeting with a description of the gift for the newlyweds and install a device for playing the recording on the gift box. Such packaging will definitely not be forgotten.
Packaging with a hint. On the gift envelope or box you can attach a symbol of what you give. If you give them a trip, put on the packaging views of London, the pyramids of Egypt or the skyscrapers of New York. If you donate household appliances, attach a nice small felt refrigerator or a sticker on the washing machine to the paper.
Focus on form. Squares and rectangles are the gold standard, but today more original solutions are used. Cylindrical, oval, round and pyramidal boxes look uniquely more interesting and will attract attention with just one look.
"Live" packaging.If you don’t know how to pack and present a wedding gift, give it to professionals. In special holiday agencies you can order a surprise presentation and even create your own individual script. Your gift will be given by Brazilian samba dancers or a couple of jugglers, they can lower it from a helicopter or present it with the hands of a guest star who will sing a song for the newlyweds or make an incendiary toast.
A separate topic is how to give money.. Packing bills in an envelope is not fashionable today. You can give money beautifully and unusually in different ways, namely:
- Fill the ceramic piggy bank with banknotes and, upon delivery, indicate that it can only be broken if necessary;
- Preserve money in a glass jar with a real tin lid. On the glass, write something like “Family Relic” or “Family Budget”;
- Get a silver or gold bar and engrave on it the face value of the amount spent;
- Fill the balloons with helium, attach a note to each one (it is better if there will be at least a dozen balloons) and present the bunch to the newlyweds;
- Buy an album for photos, invest in each transparent jigsaw puzzle and equip all pages with any ideas for spending the donated money.
They enjoy particular success. origami money bouquets. Step by step, the instruction for its manufacture looks like this:
- Prepare steel wire, glue gun, adhesive tape, bank erasers, plain paper (newsprint or packaging) and the bills themselves;
- Straighten the wire segments (length - 10 - 15 cm), wrap the ends with tape, so that the hot glue sticks better to their surface;
- Make a square of paper 8x8 cm in size, wrap it around the wire to make a small envelope;
- Glue the folded envelope to the wire. You should get several pieces of the same size;
- Using the wire, twist the bills in any way so that they resemble petals;
- Place the “petals” along the diameter of the paper blank and attach them with elastic bands.
There are a lot of ideas for wedding gifts. The choice depends on the money that you are willing to spend, time, desire and, of course, your imagination!
