Wedding Gifts & Favours

Setting up your wedding gift list

Aside from gaining a lifetime partner, a wedding brings many perks, not least wedding gifts, and hopefully lots of them. So, choosing your gift list is your opportunity to have some fun and ensure you get some really great presents… no his and hers aprons, novelty salt and pepper shakers or hideous ornaments in sight (phew).

Unless you’re planning on coining it in by asking your guests just for cash, it’s an extremely good idea to set up some kind of list as it will reduce the chance of receiving unwanted gifts or duplications. After all, who wants to be starting out in married life with several toasters, a novelty doormat and a bread maker that you just know you will never use?

To help you with choosing your gifts we’ve put together a few helpful hints on where to look, what to choose and things to look out for.

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Top sites to register with for wedding gifts

There is so much choice when it comes to registering your wedding gifts. To start you off on this wonderful part of the wedding process we’ve put together a selection of sites you might want to consider. There are no restrictions on how many you choose, so on your marks, get set and start shopping!

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10 ideas for wedding favours

Wedding favours are great litttle keepsakes or thank yous of your wedding so check out our top 10 ideas to ensure that your wedding favours are extra special, just like your wedding day.

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Gifts for the wedding party

Getting gifts for your wedding party is a great way of showing your love and appreciation. We’ve put together a  wedding party gift idea list so you know who to buy for and what to buy.

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Alternative wedding gift ideas

Traditional wedding gifts not for you? If so then check out our ideas for alternative wedding gifts for you to ponder and consider asking for as a wedding present.

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Top 10 wedding gifts you need to have

Your wedding day is so special; being surrounded by friends and family and committing yourself to the one you love. But the gifts you receive from your guests have got to be up there as one of the best parts of the day, right? It is, of course, the thought that counts, but there are certain gifts that you should count on receiving more than others. Check out our top 10 gifts your guests should shower you with on the big day.

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Top 10 worst wedding gifts

Certainly your wedding day does not revolve around the gifts you receive – there are much more important things to consider. But what happens when the gift list you registered at your favourite department store is ignored by your wedding guests and they instead let themselves loose in a gift-buying frenzy? Your dreams of a spa day or shopping spree are out of the window and the following 10 weirdest gifts have taken their place…

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The worst wedding favours to give to your guests

Wedding favours are a great gesture to your guests, add detail to your table settings and are an opportunity to tie in your overall wedding theme. Some brides and grooms opt for simple, edible favours, while other happy couples see it as an opportunity to spoil their loved ones by bestowing a generous gift onto them. With decisions to be made on budget and type of wedding favour, it’s important to also keep in mind the wedding favours you should avoid at all costs. Here we share the worst wedding favours for your guests.

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