So you’re invited to attend one of the coolest weddings of the year!  Romance, sunsets, maybe sand between the toes…  Oh yeah, we’re excited for the wedding… but then comes selecting the gift… Selecting the best wedding gift nowadays can be a bit difficult.  Step back and think about the couple – really think about what makes them smile, how they spend their time or what makes them laugh!

There’s the tried-and-true gift cards, and gift registries. Keep in mind where they live – often we’ll give a gift card for somewhere we enjoy but they don’t have that store close enough to redeem it. Then there’s always money.  Money is always appreciated but the presentation of the money or gift cards can be original – moving the emphasis from how much was spent to how thoughtful the delivery was!

Life gets busy again after the honeymoon and giving them a special night together can be a real treat for the newlyweds.  Think about decorating a jar as a Date Night jar – inside include a couple movie passes, some money in an empty candy box… Being creative is the key!

Keep in mind their hobbies and styles.  Do they both like the same activities, colors, decor?  Try a basket for the bathroom with a couple colored hand towels, a great smelling soap and a gift card to a home store! For the athletic couple, how about an organizing container with massage oil, sport-specific items and a gift card to a sporting store.

If you want to go BIG, go in together.  Partner up and treat the bride and groom to a spa day or activity on their honeymoon. Find a photographer where their honeymoon will be taking place and give them a photography session and the gift will last for a lifetime!

The couple is going to appreciate anything we do for them so avoid that nagging feeling of whether or not we’re doing enough and stay focused on being creative. Try to think of gifts that will last a long time or enhance their life in some way.

It is very true that “it’s the thought that counts”…