As a wedding guest, one wish to present the couple with a gift that can convey the good-will and heart-felt appreciation for them, as well as make a lasting impression or at least be of good use. You have been a part of an India wedding ceremony & celebration and now wish to express your feelings, then wedding gifts usually serves the purpose best. In Hindu weddings, like in other cultures, gifts have a special meaning or forms part of the wedding etiquettes. So if you are still undecided about the choice of your gifts or are looking for some advice, just try out our tried and tested suggestions.

Top 5 wedding gifts of the season

1. Money- the #1 recommended wedding gift, b’coz even though you may have chosen what, according to you, is the ‘perfect’ gift; it may or may not be to the couple’s liking. Cash may look uncreative or impersonal, but it will certainly be of good help to the newly weds who can use it to pay some of the bills they have incurred to host the wedding. Additionally, most young couples are saving for a house, car or furniture and might just be grateful for the money.

2. Honeymoon trip- Book a honeymoon destination for the couple if you are extra close to them. With many honeymoon package deals available, you can choose the one according to your budget. Make sure your are aware of the couples schedule to present the gift that will surely stand-out from the rest.

3. Personalized Gift basket- Let your imagination run wild for this one and put-in it all wonderful things with a touch of personal care and charm. A personalized gift may include the Bride or Groom’s old photos from your collection, goodies, or memorabilia’s with hand made greeting cards. Let it emanate your personal attention, time and effort.

4. A rare or expensive item- Surprise the couple with something that they may not have even dreamt about getting, and ask other friends to chip-in if it proves too expensive for your budget.

5. Piece of arts- Present the couple with something that they would be proud to display to their friends or to decorate their home with, ranging from Paintings, instruments or sculptures by famous artisans.

Personalized wedding gifts
Only your imagination can stop your from choosing from a range of items suitable as wedding gifts. Gift the bride with jewelry, diamonds, ruby, or semi-precious stones or the groom with expensive watches, accessories and clothes. A set of perfumes for the bride and grooms, or furniture, bed, dining tables, Washing machines, kitchenware’s etc.
Wedding gifts are more a token of appreciation and goodwill than mere articles for possession. Choose something that reflects your personality and feelings, whether it may be a honeymoon package, cash or a simple memorabilia.