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is traditional for everyone attending the wedding to give the new
couple a gift. The gifts are usually household items to help the new
couple as they move into a new home together. It is common for the
bride and groom to create a list of gifts they would like. The guests
each choose a different item on the list to buy so the bride and groom
do not end up with two of the same items, unless they have requested
it. Creating a list, makes things easier for the guests. To purchase
a present, they have to select an item off the list. Usually the list
has been created in a large department store where guests can purchase
the presents over the phone, by post, or by the internet. Once purchased,
the gift is wrapped, and sent either to the address of the guest,
or to an address chosen by the bride and groom. Many stores will maintain
the list for you, you just select the items you would like, give your
wedding and delivery details to the store, and they will supply you
with mini gift cards to include with your invitations. Each time a
gift is purchased, the store will keep a record of who purchased it
for you, and will take the item off the list. If you select items
which make up a set, for instance a dinner set, you can instruct the
store to deliver the set only if all items have been purchased. If
only a few items from the set have been purchased, you can purchase
the remainder of the items yourself, or use the value of the items
purchased towards another item. Check with the store first to see
if they offer this service. Letting the guests select their own gift
can be done if you know they will communicate with one another to
ensure two or more guests do not buy the same gift, otherwise you
might end up with a kettle for each room of your home. |
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Some people still like to see the items
they are buying for you, and like to collect it themselves. They then can wrap it themselves and give it a personal touch.
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When selecting a store to hold your list, you might want to consider
one with branches all over the country.
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Another alternative is to select a store which allows
items to be removed from their list at the request of guests. In this case the guest will leave their name, and contact information at the store,
then purchase the gift from one of their local shops.
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