Wedding season is upon us. I love seeing some of the newer ideas for gift giving. It was a whole different (teeny bit boring) routine when my friends were getting married. It's way more fun now.As couples wait to tie the knot it seems they are more situated in life. Some own homes together or are merging their homes, and just don't need the kitchen and household stuff their parents needed.
Gift registries are great things, but I also like these more creative ideas:
-Outdoor furniture and accessories... think about comfortable lounge chairs or a chiminea; or a garden center gift certificate for new perennial plants and trees.
-If two homes are merging... think about offering to pay for an interior designer or professional organizer. It may make the merging process run a bit more smoothly.
-For the couples who already have the stuff they need... how about a monthly bouquet of fresh flowers program.
-One website I saw mentioned that a fine wine is the choice of "older couples." Somehow I think younger couples would enjoy, too.
-Again, for couples who have the "usual" stuff.... how about new sports equipment like snow skis or water skis.
-One source suggested helping out with the honeymoon costs or even offering up the first married night in a luxury hotel (this is a plan-ahead gift).
-I read about some financial institutions setting up financial registries where family and friends can contribute to specific financial goals; like a first house, honeymoon trip or vacation retreat.
-And, finally, some couples are suggesting guests donate to favorite charities in lieu of a gift.
I love all of these ideas. I do. I do!
-reenie
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