Posted on Thursday, 25th June 2009 by admin
Indian weddings
India is a place where a man-woman relationship culminates in a marriage. It could be an arranged marriage or a love marriage by parental consent. Marriages form a wonderful time for the families of the bride and the groom to celebrate. It is such an ocassion wherein they spend enormous sums on the weddings, rituals, family get-togethers; according to their taste and social class. The whole marriage process starts from a formal engagement and a proper marriage could result a little later with modern weddings having lavish reception parties.
The weddings are often an extravagant affair with wedding halls, mansions, tents, accompanied with equally amazing wedding gifts. Gifting a bride, groom, their respective families is an integral part to weddings in India and elsewhere. Even if there might be a mention of ‘No gifts accepted’ on most wedding cards today, one well knows not to miss out on gifting. If one has a family member or a friend who is getting married shortly, you need not fret on the gifting ideas. There is always a suitable gift for any ocassion.
Wedding gifts for the Groom
A wrist watch is an all time favorite wedding gift for the groom. Lately, it has become more of a fashion statement. Wearing a wrist watch is a style statement. So make sure that you gift a watch of some quality and brand. Never gift a sports watch to someone who isn’t into all that. Most often than not gifts lie in a corner of the house or lay unattended. This may happen because the gift is inappropriate. The person might simply not relish it as much as the one who has gifted it. Hence, it helps to know a little bit about the person to whom the gift is meant. That is also the major reason why people gift chocolates or cakes. They are easily finished. But if you want the gift to be remembered, utilized and loved then too there are plenty of options. Electronic gadgets like iPods, MP3 players, mobile phones, digital camera or a stereo system can be presented to the groom. One can also gift a tie-set, cuff-links or a muffler.
If one is well and truly a classical gifter then perfumes are the most appropriate wedding gifts. One can also gift Exclusive perfumes from Calvin Klein, Dior, Hugo Boss, Armani, Davidoff, Bvlgari, Loris Azzaro, Ralph Lauran and Burberry could be presented. If you are a very close friend then personalized gifts make for some really heartfelt gifts. One can collect pictures of the bride and groom and get a customized gift which could be a great surprise and would be treasured. They are also one of the most economical yet creative gifts available.
Wedding Gift ideas for the Bride
It is usually not a tough task to choose a wedding gift for the bride. One can gift her Jewellery; depends on what you are willing to spend, you could buy her gold, diamond or platinum jewellery. You may gift necklace, gold pendants, rings, ear studs, bracelets, earrings, pearls, platinum jewellery or jewellery made of semi precious stones, diamonds. Imitation jewellery is a new fad and among them shell jewellery and other handcrafted jewellery are excellent wedding gifts.
Watches from Titan, Omegaa, Swistar, Gucci, and Swatch brands of watches are luxurious presents to pamper the bride as a gift for her wedding. If you are of the adventurous kind and have captured a picture of the couple at their engagement or other pre- wedding occasions then get the picture customized onto a t-shirt, photo frame, coaster or mug. One can also gift a salwaar suit or a saree as a wedding gift.
Perfumes are also a good option for gifting. It is one of the most suitable gift because of it’s usability and options. There are plenty of options like Issey Miyake, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Davidoff, Hugo Boss, Cacharel, Channel, Carolina Herrera, etc.
Wedding gifts for the Couple
One could gift the couple together without giving separate gifts. Perfumes, chocolates, sweets, apparel or a gift voucher are some ideal wedding gifts for the couple.
Since the newly wed couple will be setting their new home, you could gift them home decor like attractive quilts, blankets, bed cover linen, cushions, wall hangings, handicrafts, wall hangings, lanterns and lamps. Besides gifting home decor, there is a wide choice of home appliances, kitchenware, homeware which can be presented as wedding gifts. They include electric toaster, mixer/grinder, electric kettle, steam iron, hair dryer, digital camera and music system.
Shubha Mangal Savadhan!
Weddings are of those once in a life time occasions for one’s family members and friends. It sure makes sense to make it special for the couple. There are a number of online sites that can deliver a wedding gift to the couple if one can’t make it to the wedding. During these busy times, it is rather difficult to keep attending every wedding what with all bad schedules of work. One can but always make their presence felt through their gifts.
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