Weddings involve gifts. That is a given. When people think of weddings, they almost always include a stack of wrapped delights on a table in their mental picture. We know that you as a new couple are supposed to get all kinds of 
goodies from linens to blenders to cups (oh my).
But have you thought about the gifts you will be expected to give in return?
Wedding party gifts
Wedding favors for all guests
Parental gifts
Hopefully after the last posting you have dresses picked out for your bridesmaids (and understand what role they play). However, in return for the money they will be spending on your showers, attire, and wedding gift, it is polite to get something for them.
Typical Wedding Party Gifts
Necklace or other jewelry (that can also be worn in the wedding)
Tote bag
Gift certificate for a massage
Jewelry pouch
Photo album or box
Cuff links (that can also be worn in the wedding)
Beer steins
Key chains
Bottle openers
Luggage tag sets
Many of the above items can also be personalized by engraving or embroidering the person’s name or a sweet phrase about the wedding for a small fee. A handwritten card expressing how much you appreciate the role she is playing in your special day is also appreciated.
But what about everyone else?
Many couples will decide to provide a small favor for each of their guests to take home to
remember their time at your wedding. A fancy desert like a chocolate-covered strawberry in a little gift box or a personalized key chain have always been popular choices.
There are other directions you can go, however. One of the most fun weddings I have been to had a photo booth rented for guests to take pictures in. You went in and the attendants kept sneaking in between shots to put you in funny hats and sunglasses. The strips had the date and the names of the couple printed on it. You could take pictures home, but there was also a station set up where you could cut up your pictures and glue them in a scrap book for the couple to keep. Something for everyone!
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