Gift List Inspiration
24 Sep 2013
Gift List Inspiration
WeddingSite.co.uk give us the low-down on compiling the perfect gift list for your wedding.
Image gallery
Image gallery
Knowing what to put on your gift list isn’t always an easy thing to do. Some couples may not want to create a traditional list if they already have items for the house and may choose to therefore request contributions towards the honeymoon. Others may see this as an opportunity to get items for their new life together, whether that be products for the home, or activity days where you learn new skills together.
Here are 100 popular items to ask for around the home, both traditional and some more bespoke, to give you a start compiling your list. With weddings having on average 75 guests, you’ll need a good number of items on your gift list for them to choose from.
KITCHEN
Ceramic roasting dish
Fresh pasta maker
Wine rack
Knife block
Cups and saucers
Chopping boards
Pestle and mortar
Cook book stand
Four slice toaster
Potato richer
Cook books
Coffee machine
Hot plate
Slow cooker
Enamel kitchen scales
Bread bin
Oven gloves
Tea Towels
Compost bin
Casserole set
China tea pot
Tea infuser
Butter dish
Egg poacher
TABLEWARE
Decanter and serving dishes
Cheese board
Cheese knife
Meat board
Fondue set
Pizza stone server
Serving bowls
Oakwood platter dish
Serving spoons
Slate serving tray
Table linen
Wine cooler
Coasters
Wine stoppers
Ice bucket
Champagne glasses
Wine glasses
Cutlery set
BEDROOM
Bed linen set
Quilt or throw
Bedside lamp
Satin eye masks
LED alarm clock
Breakfast tray
Night stand
BATHROOM
Soap dispenser
Wooden bath mat
Bathrobe(s)
Scales
Cabinet
Small bin
Toothbrush holder
LIVING ROOM
Candle holder
Wall clock
Rug
Photo frames
Foot stool
Throw
Door mat
Door stop
Coasters
Chess board
Hallway mirror
Shoe rack
Armchair
Vase
Spinning globe
WALL DÉCOR
Framed world map
Personlised wedding date stamp canvas
Wall sticker
Round fish eye mirror
Floor mirror
ELECTRICALS
Floor lamp
Film projector
Dyson
Wireless music dock
GARDEN
Bench
Lantern lights
Barbeque
Herb box
Garden games
Chiminea
Garden sign
Outdoor garden chandelier
Welcome mat
ACTIVITIES OR EXPERIENCE DAYS
Ferrari track day
Helicopter ride
Hot balloon ride
Ice climbing
Luxury spa day
Luxury weekend break
MISCELLANEOUS
Honeymoon contributions
Gift vouchers
Charity donations
Gift List Etiquette
• DO include a small card that politely advises where you have a gift list, should guests wish to use it.
• DO be careful to note which guest bought you what gift, so that you can personalise your thank you card to them.
• DON’T send your gift list requests to people who have not been invited to the wedding.
• DO make sure you include more gifts than you have guests and, that they all vary in cost.
• If you are requesting money towards a honeymoon, charity or even your wedding, DO give people a little bit more detail on what it will be spent on.
Top tips for compiling the perfect gift list
• Allow yourself plenty of time to window shop to see what is out there.
• Add items that will benefit both you and your spouse.
• Try and vary your gift list to include items of different prices.
• Only include items you are genuinely going to get pleasure from.
• Consider items that suit your lifestyle. So, if you and your spouse are keen cyclists, now could be a good time to get those cycle covers you know you need.
• Gifts don’t always have to be tangible, activity days or contributions to your honeymoon are perfectly acceptable.
• Use online providers, such as Prezola.com to manage your gift lists. It means you can include a link to it on your personal wedding website, or email it out to guests that request it.
• If you really don’t want gifts for your wedding, you will need to accept there are some people that will want to ‘gift’ you in some way. So why not consider taking donations for the charity of your choice instead?
• Choose items that are not running low on stock.
Get planning with WeddingSite.co.uk
With free tools such as to-do-lists, budget trackers, guest managers, seating planner, invite tracker and the tools to create your own personal wedding website in minutes, WeddingSite.co.uk is everything a bride (and groom) needs to stay in control of wedding planning without the stress.
WeddingSite.co.uk also allows you to include links to your online gift list provider, as well as manage cash contributions towards your honeymoon, wedding or chosen charity.
And, for a limited time only, we are offering 25% off our Ruby package – so you only need to pay £14.99. Visit wwww.weddingsite.co.uk and simply enter code ‘ArchantBride’ at the checkout.