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There was a time when the wedding gift list was a staple part of any wedding, but like many aspects of tying the knot, the traditional wedding registry has had a makeover over recent years. Not only are we getting married later, opting for civil ceremonies, and paying more for our wedding day (the average wedding costs between $22,000 and £29,000 today), we’re often taking a different approach to gifts for our wedding day too. So, if you’re on the hunt for the perfect wedding gift for a special couple, we’ve got some wedding gift ideas they’ll love.
Practical wedding gifts
Over 70% of couples were cohabiting before they got married. This trend is a huge reason why the traditional gift list packed with items for a new home has expanded to include cash gifts and much more besides. That said, many couples will welcome practical wedding gifts to set them up for married life, taking the chance to upgrade or add to their existing household items for special pieces to use in their new life together. From a gorgeous Le Creuset casserole dish to Egyptian cotton sheets, useful wedding gifts like wine glasses or champagne flutes to salt and pepper shakers, cutlery and more. If you’re keen to buy a practical wedding gift but there’s no wedding list to choose from, a Downtown Gift Card can be used with a range of downtown businesses, including kitchenware stores, homeware shops and lifestyle brands, giving the happy couple the chance to choose their own wedding present.
Experience wedding gifts
Finding the perfect present for a wedding isn’t always easy, particularly if it’s the wedding of close friends or family. How do you find the perfect gift to show your love for the couple and celebrate the special occasion in the style it deserves? When you don’t want to go down the practical wedding gift route, experience wedding gifts can be a great option, allowing you to gift memorable experiences the newlyweds can use in their first year of marriage. You could find an experience wedding gift in line with the couple’s interests. Or how about something exhilarating like bungee jumping or a helicopter ride? We love the idea of gifting a Downtown Gift Card the happy couple can use for a date of their choice, from a meal in a local restaurant to a trip to the movies, an outdoor adventure at a local activity centre to a pampering couples’ treatment – it’ll definitely be one of the best gifts they receive.
Destination wedding gifts
Around 25% of couples tie the knot abroad now, and while it may not be practical to lug a pan set to their wedding in your suitcase, it doesn’t mean you have to resort to cash gifts either. Destination weddings open up a whole raft of exciting wedding gift ideas, especially personalized gifts. Customised passport holders, an album to display their wedding photos or a poster with the wedding location can make a great personalized gift, and will make a cherished keepsake in the years ahead. Or for a quirky gift for a travel loving couple, one of the best wedding gift ideas is surely a Downtown Gift Card for a district they’d love to visit in Canada or even the USA. As unique wedding gift ideas go, this one takes some beating.
Luxury wedding gifts
If you want to REALLY push the boat out for their big day, you’ll be on the hunt for wedding gift suggestions with wow-factor that they’ll use for years to come but that they might not splash out on for themselves. Maybe they’d love a pizza oven or a barbecue, new garden furniture or a fancy new sofa? Collecting together for a group gift can be a great way to collect cash for a luxurious wedding gift. Once the cash has been collected, it could be spent on the big ticket item – or opt for a Downtown Gift Card and give the newlyweds the chance to pick the wedding gift of their choice with a vast array of local businesses.
Unique wedding gifts
When it comes to finding the perfect way to show your happiness for the special couple, a unique wedding gift could be the way to go. Creating a scrapbook of their best moments, writing a poem or creating a video of their time together would be a thoughtful gift they’d surely treasure always. Or for the easy route to unique wedding gifts, personalised wedding gifts like a canvas of the happy couple or an illustration based on their wedding photos can easily be commissioned from local businesses – gift them a Downtown Gift Card and they can take their pick from local service based businesses and create the unique wedding gift of their dreams.
