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GIFTS All Change 2573 views
Our forums are often buzzing with chat about wedding lists and whether it is okay to ask for money or other non-domestic gifts. This week we hear the views of a gift list company...
Online gift retailers, Prezzybox.com have done a bit of homework and find practical wedding gifts such as home accessories really aren’t as popular as they once were - partly due to the fact that over 70% of couples now live together before they get married.
The survey of over 1,000 people found that almost 50% would prefer money as a wedding gift and, in cases where wedding present are bought, keepsakes are favoured over toasters and other practical gifts. Furthermore, 68% of people questioned claim to have given money rather than a present at a wedding.
When asked “What would you prefer to be given as a gift for your wedding?” only 13% said they would prefer a gift for their home or garden. Almost half of the people surveyed said they would favour money or gift cards whilst 4% claimed presents weren’t important.
84% of people said that if they were given money as a gift at their own wedding they would use it to help pay off the costs of the day and honeymoon while 5% claimed they would save it. Also, rather interestingly, 3 in 5 wedding gifts bought are for the bride, not a joint present for the couple. The men seem to get left by the wayside on the big day!
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GIFTS All for One 1626 views
Even if you've already set up home together, you'll need to give some thought to a gift list, whether you are thinking about asking guests to contribute to a charity, a honeymoon or your home.
If you can't decide where to place your gift list, one good solution is to register with a company that allows you to spread your list over a number of different places.The Bottom Drawer was one of the first of its kind to set up an alternative gift list. Garden makeovers were just one of their original ideas: why not get guests contribute to having a new garden designed and created for you? Since then, The Bottom Drawer has added online and department stores, charitable contributions and even honeymoons. If you register with sister company, Top Drawer Holidays, you get to use Bottom Drawer for free at the same time as getting a full service travel agency offering 100% financial protection. Some of the more unusual gifts registered at Bottom Drawer recently include collecting for a horse box and one for a grand piano where the couple made each key a separate virtual gift. With such a wide ranging choice, there is something for everyone and this is the best kind of gift list to have.
As well as choosing the right gift list for your needs, you need to consider your guests too. There need to be a range of gifts to suit
every budget - and also a choice that appeals to each and every guest. Guests generally want to give something that marks your marriage and that they will be remembered by. Some guests will want to give an individual present, such as a vase or a toaster, while others are happy contributing to your holiday of a lifetime or to a charity that you hold dear to your heart. To find out more about The Bottom Drawer call 0845 459 1705 or go to thebottomdrawer.co.uk.
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GIFTS Is Shopping Fun? 1462 views
We all love shopping... so what could be better than having a wedding list? Sarah Coles from Wallet Pop has a few words of warning...
We love the natural surge of adrenaline when we swipe the plastic and take something new and shiny home with us. So a wedding list should be the ultimate high. You're spending hundreds, if not thousands of pounds on new shiny things. Unfortunately, that's far from the case. The whole thing gets horribly stressful and emotional.
Fortunately, we have the five top tips you need to be sure you get the wedding list right.
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GIFTS Going Out 1303 views
Kettles, toasters and new china are great gifts for couples setting up a new home, but newly-weds need to have fun too! Put some Theatre Tokens on your wish list and have a night out to look forward to.
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Theatre Tokens has just put together a theatre CD gift pack - the perfect gift for newly-weds. The CD gift packs (£35.99 or £55.99) include either £30 or £50 worth of Theatre Tokens that can be used to see a show at over 230 theatres plus a Show Tunes! CD with John Barrowan performing Any Dream Will Do from Joseph and Summer Nights' from Grease.Guests will get the option to include a personalised gift card too, choosing their favourite theatre image and a message to the two of you.
To find out more go to Theatre Tokens or call 0870 164 8800.
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Pressie Hotlist - sophisticated alternatives to traditional kitchen gadgets -
GIFTS Pressie Hotlist 1644 views
If you're frantically searching for gift ideas to put on your wish list, we've talked to the experts at The Pampered Chef to find out what's hot this year.
Instead of the average toaster, The Pampered Chef has found couples opting for sophisticated kitchen alternatives. So what are the top three smart gifts this season for domestic bliss?Stainless Cookware 3-piece Set (£215) is the perfect life-lasting gift with high durability. It includes 20cm Casserole dish, 16cm Saucepan with measure marks and glass lids, and 24cm Saute pan, designed for perfect searing results to impress dinner guests.
The Food Chopper (£26.95) is a great time saver with rotating blades that cut a range of vegetables and meats in seconds - no more tears from onions! It is quick and easy to use, as well as being dishwasher safe, and will turn anyone into a domestic goddess!
Style is key to successful entertaining. On the hot list
this year are Cranberry Square Plates (£24.50 for two) teamed up with Cranberry Windowpane place mats (£15.75 for two), adding a little bit more luxe for those evening parties.For more information, visit pamperedchef.co.uk
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