

{"id":59869,"date":"2019-05-08T08:21:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/gift-ideas\/good-wedding-gifts\/"},"modified":"2023-07-04T10:33:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:33:44","slug":"good-wedding-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/gift-ideas\/good-wedding-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Good Wedding Gifts Show You Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12682 size-full\" title=\"Why Good Wedding Gifts Show You Care\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Why-Good-Wedding-Gifts-Show-You-Care-1606822666.jpg\" alt=\"Why Good Wedding Gifts Show You Care\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifts are part of celebrations. It is a show of gratitude, respect, and affection. It&rsquo;s a tradition that exists in all cultures and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curioushistory.com\/the-origins-and-history-of-gift-giving\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predates recorded civilization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In spite of how archaic it is, modern humans still practice the art of gift giving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons to give gifts and wedding celebrations is one of them, just like when visiting your fiance&rsquo;s parents&rsquo; home for the first time. Good wedding gifts, as well as bad ones, reflect how much you care about the couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-bridal-shower\"><\/span>The bridal shower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridal showers are traditionally an intimate gift-giving event arranged by the bride&rsquo;s friends and family. It was<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/what-is-a-dowry-5074408\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historically performed to help the bride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the wedding expenses and her dowry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern bridal showers are no longer as strict or serious as it was before, but the reason for the bridal showers remain the same. It is to help the bride with material things for her wedding. It follows that good wedding shower gifts assist the bride and the couple as a whole for their wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here-is-a-list-of-good-bridal-shower-gifts\"><\/span>Here is a list of good bridal shower gifts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sexy lingerie<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weddings are also about the honeymoon and starting a family. The rest is self-explanatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artisan-alcoholic-drinks\"><\/span>Artisan alcoholic drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrations are not complete without alcohol. Giving rare drinks will make the couple spend less for the wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash\"><\/span>Cash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money makes the world go round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewelry\"><\/span>Jewelry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewelry is a sign of wealth and a symbol of prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a good omen if the bride can wear an appropriate amount of jewelry at her wedding. She can also use it as an heirloom for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fine-china\"><\/span>Fine china<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porcelain dinnerware is also a good wedding gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pamper-set\"><\/span>Pamper set<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of body care baskets that would be great for a new bride to use on her wedding night and honeymoon. It is a good budget wedding gift for a bridal shower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridal shower and wedding ceremonies are two different events, and people close to the couple are expected to have a gift for both celebrations. Bridal showers are just gifts for the bride to help with her new life as a bride while wedding gifts are for the couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good-wedding-gifts-for-young-couples\"><\/span>Good wedding gifts for young couples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wedding is not an ordinary celebration like annual birthdays. The young couple will have major changes in their lifestyle starting a new family on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re wondering what are good wedding gifts, then it&rsquo;s something to help newlyweds get started in their new life. Household items are a favorite, but if you want to be unique, you can give them something for their honeymoon too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifts<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/marriage-preparation\/how-much-you-should-spend-on-a-wedding-gift\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shouldn&rsquo;t look cheap but are not necessarily expensive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember gifts are a display of respect and affection and giving the couple a cheap looking set of drinking glass is worse than not giving any gift at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here-is-a-list-of-items-to-give-to-newlyweds\"><\/span>Here is a list of items to give to newlyweds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wine glass set with actual wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brewed coffee maker with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roastycoffee.com\/coffee-subscriptions\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bean subscription<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ikea gift cheques<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookbook sets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseboard with cheese sampler<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult party games<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potpourri or fragrant oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/549197886\/wedding-milestone-wine-labels-year-of?zanpid=10690_1557020651_8d7dbda830bdc95e231e79447ff5c156&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_campaign=row_buyer&amp;utm_content=78888&amp;utm_term=82275&amp;%20awc=10690_1557020651_8d7dbda830bdc95e231e79447ff5c156\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This awesome thing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching pajamas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching jewelry (Not rings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching running shoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnyardtheatre.co.za\/show.aspx?sid=936\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructional Books<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good-wedding-gifts-for-the-bride-and-groom\"><\/span>Good wedding gifts for the bride and groom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s also possible to give a separate gift to the bride and groom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s an option for people who haven&rsquo;t met one of them. Giving separate gifts are not entirely taboo, but it&rsquo;s an alternative if you don&rsquo;t know the person and do not want to offend them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good-Wedding-Gifts-For-The-Bride\"><\/span>Good Wedding Gifts For The Bride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12683 size-full\" title=\"Good Wedding Gifts For The Bride\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bride-gift-1606822667.jpg\" alt=\"Good Wedding Gifts For The Bride\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to give the bride a present but missed the bridal shower, you can use the list above as additional suggestions. It&rsquo;s also a list of good wedding gifts for the bride from the groom. Here are additional suggestions to give the bride for her wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewelry Box<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Spa Gift Card<\/li>\n<li>Amazon Echo<\/li>\n<li>Netflix Card<\/li>\n<li>Diary<\/li>\n<li>Silk Robe<\/li>\n<li>Workout Gear<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newlyweds will still have a lot of fun, but things will change once the bride is expecting. Giving them something that would allow her to enjoy things they used to do on dates is a thoughtful gift. Having the home version of their date nights shows you care about the bride and their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good-wedding-gifts-for-the-groom\"><\/span>Good wedding gifts for the groom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same concept applies to the groom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to give the man something that would keep him from missing his &ldquo;La Vida Loca&rdquo; bachelor days especially when the baby comes. Some bridal gifts such as Netflix card or Amazon Echo can also work as gifts for the groom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whiskeybeer-sampler-set\"><\/span>Whiskey\/beer sampler set<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample Note:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Man,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know that you can&rsquo;t go out with the boys as much as you used to, so here&rsquo;s something for you to drink while the gang have fun at the pub. Just remember that we will always be with you in &ldquo;spirit.&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Kinect\/real sense<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ( (with an appropriate game the Groom likes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Bud,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more Saturday nights bowling for you until your kids grow up, so here&rsquo;s a simulator to keep your skills sharp, so we don&rsquo;t wipe the floor with you when you get back.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Lawnmower<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (This is a great gag gift)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Bud,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to buy the remote version, but that you would just make you lazy, so do it just like everyone else and don&rsquo;t be a putz.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Authentic branded watch<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Bud,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have a [Insert Brand of Expensive Watch Here], there&rsquo;s no more reason not to watch the time and be home before curfew.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Espresso Maker<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Bud,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand you will never win an argument ever again and since you can&rsquo;t have beer all the time to relieve your frustrations, have an espresso.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Grill Set<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey Bud,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Family barbeque is a good excuse to invite us over without getting your wife angry. I like my Steaks Blue rare and my Franks well done. We will bring the beer<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; Buddies<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/gift-ideas\/wedding-gifts-ideas-for-the-bride-and-groom\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good wedding gifts requires finesse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and consideration. Marriage is (hopefully) a once in a lifetime event, and you will get one chance to show the person how much you care.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gifts are part of celebrations. It is a show of gratitude, respect, and affection. It&rsquo;s a tradition that exists in all cultures and predates recorded civilization. In spite of how archaic it is, modern humans still practice the art of gift giving. There are many reasons to give gifts and wedding celebrations is one of them, just like when visiting your fiance&rsquo;s parents&rsquo; home for the first time. Good wedding gifts, as well as bad ones, reflect how much you care about the couple. The bridal shower Bridal showers are traditionally an intimate gift-giving event arranged by the bride&rsquo;s friends <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1419,"featured_media":59870,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2461],"tags":[2545],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59869"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59869"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87431,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59869\/revisions\/87431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}