Is There Such A Thing As The Perfect Wedding Gift? Well, There Might Be...

Finding a wedding giftthat strikes a balance between elegance and timelessness can be as complicated as solving an advanced-level Sudoku puzzle. However, this task can be simplified by keeping a few gifting etiquettes in mind. With innumerable options available both offline and online, you may find yourself in a fix when trying to make the apt choice that caters not only to the couple's tastes but also fits your budget.

Hence, we’ve brought you six simple wedding gifting etiquettes to follow, to help narrow down the options and ease your decision-making process, especially when time is limited. Furthermore, following these rules could unexpectedly help you emerge as the most popular attendee and help you leave a lasting impression.

So, if you’re in the market for the perfect wedding gift, here are a few rules to follow to help you navigate through the confusion:

Wedding Gift Etiquette To Follow

Ditch the haste

Yacchana Rane, co-founder at the Design Atelier (the team behind Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda’s wedding) advises, “While money envelopes remain the all-time favourite, it may seem redundant for many. Ideally, as an attendee, one should start shopping at least two months before the big day, considering the logistics and the climatic conditions. In this way, you can plan easily and avoid any last-minute confusions or cancellations of your plan”.

Sustainability is the key

In today’s world, when climate change is a concern, eco-friendly alternatives are the go-to choice. Wedding planning extraordinaire Devanshi Patel, who has been organising events for HNI individuals for almost a decade says, “A great way to look for eco-friendly options is to gift spa vouchers, wine subscriptions, concert tickets, or a donation on behalf of the couple at an NGO. These gifts are not just light on the environment, but also relieve you of the hassle of delivery, packaging and logistics.”

Personalisation adds perks

Personalising gifts is a great way to introduce an element of nostalgia while gifting couples without overdoing it. Yacchana counsels, “Adding a personalised note especially, if you are unable to attend the wedding, apologises and compensates for your missing presence at the wedding venue to an extent. You can also add the date of their first meeting or have their wedding date inscribed on your gifts to add an element of surprise."

Coordinate to avoid clashes

In the case of old friends from school, college or workspace, group gifting is a common practice. Miss Yacchana reaffirms, “Like people, tastes, preferences and budgets also vary. Thus, someone considering a group gifting option should ensure proper transparent communication between the group members, get an idea of people's choices and arrive at a choice mutually to avoid confusion."

Find out what the couple needs

A couple's registry is a great way to educate oneself about their tastes and preferences and understand what they expect from their wedding attendees. But, when there is no such registry in place, social media is a great way to know the couple better. Another way to understand the couple's likes and dislikes is to reach out to their near and dear ones for advice and suggestions.

Utility to the rescue

Devanshi Patel advises, “In case a couple is a distant acquaintance, the safest bet is always to opt for utility items. You can deliver them to the newlyweds or take them personally, whatever is feasible for the individual. Utility products can be fundamentally useful when the newlyweds set up their new home. Thus, it is one of the safest bets when you are unaware of the couple's preferences and tastes”.