| Choosing a wedding gift for a couple may, at first, | | | | things they enjoy that are not associated with |
| seem like a pretty simple endeavor. Most of us | | | | work. And if you're really sharp, you know about |
| think we can just run right out on our lunch hour | | | | what his or her betrothed enjoys, too. Go with |
| and grab something, have it wrapped, and, voila! - | | | | what you know. If you know the pair enjoys golf, |
| problem solved. But if you've ever actually tried | | | | for instance, you might consider getting them |
| to do this, you've surely discovered that it's | | | | something that pertains to that, such as a gift |
| never, ever that easy! There are several criteria | | | | certificate for 18 holes at their favorite club, or |
| to be met before purchasing a wedding gift, so | | | | something for their home such as a wall hanging |
| let's go over some of them - before you waste | | | | or other decorative object with a golfing theme. |
| another lunch hour! | | | | Wedding Gifts for People You Don't Know Very |
| If Possible, Make It Personal | | | | Well |
| First off: How well are you acquainted with the | | | | Buying a wedding gift for someone you don't |
| couple? Is this wedding gift going to a close, | | | | know very well, but who feels they know YOU |
| personal friend or a relative who is getting | | | | well enough to invite to their wedding may be the |
| married? If you know someone fairly intimately, | | | | easiest gift of all to buy. First, find out if and |
| then whatever you select needs to reflect that. | | | | where they have a gift registry. Then it's a simple |
| What do you know about who is getting married | | | | matter of adding to their chosen set of china, |
| that can make your gift to them special, | | | | silverware, or other household items. If the couple |
| memorable? | | | | has not registered anywhere, then a generic gift |
| Do you happen to know that the soon-to-be bride | | | | of which there are countless choices will suffice |
| and groom love to go rock climbing, for instance? | | | | nicely. |
| If so, then you can make your gift something | | | | The point is that you express your generosity of |
| that rock climbers use - hooks, rappelling lines, | | | | spirit and wish the couple a happy wedding day |
| backpacks... even books on rock climbing would be | | | | by sending some sort of appropriate gift. This |
| good, particularly something like a coffee table | | | | could include a gift basket filled with imported |
| book with great photographs that could be | | | | wine, cheeses, fruit, and other gourmet goodies |
| displayed in the couple's living room or den. | | | | (perfect for the couple to enjoy from a |
| Gifts for the Boss | | | | honeymoon hotel suite!); linens embroidered with |
| If it's your boss that's getting married, it pays to | | | | the couple's initials; crystal ware (a lead-crystal |
| be particularly careful when choosing a wedding | | | | vase is always a welcome gift!); or a collection of |
| gift, for obvious reasons. You don't want to | | | | beautifully rendered, scented candles. |
| appear too cheap, nor do you want to spend | | | | A wedding gift should express your best wishes |
| more than you can afford (who wants a boss to | | | | for the couple, not advertise how much money |
| think your salary warrants an extravagant gift?). | | | | you do or don't have. So pick your gift to fit not |
| In this case, it's important that you know what | | | | only the couple, but your budget, as well. And |
| would please your superior without spending an | | | | remember: It's never the price of the gift that |
| arm and a leg. | | | | should matter, but the sentiment with which it is |
| If you've worked with him or her for any length | | | | given. |
| of time, then you probably know some of the | | | | |