Gifts are always meant to complement the occasion while adding a bit of personality to both the recipient and the giver. It may seem like a very simple task, but once you put it into practice, it really isn’t. Imagine having to buy a gift that suits the occasion, one that is sure to reflect your taste as much as the recipient’s; that can be quite a daunting task. Some people feel like they can just go out during lunch, grab something, wrap it up, and eureka! Another gift problem solved. While this may be a common practice for everyone, you will surely eventually discover that your gift is not something that is deeply cherished and kept (yes, it is kept but in the deepest, darkest corner of the attic). Obviously, there are certain criteria that must be met before you can say that the perfect one is the one you gave and not someone else’s, especially when it comes to wedding gifts.

Whenever possible, make your gift personal
You should always ask how familiar you are with the couple. Is the wedding gift for a close personal friend or is it for a family member or close relative who is getting married? If you know someone a bit intimately, then that intimacy you share with your partner should be reflected in your gift. Think about what you know about the person or couple and make a list of things that can make your gift memorable for both the bride and groom.

For example, do you know that boyfriends love adventures like rock climbing? If they do, then you can give them a treat that most climbers use like hooks, rappelling lines, or backpacks. Buy these items for him or her so that one goes to the bride and one to the groom. If you want, you can even book them on a rock climbing spree.

boss gifts
However, giving wedding gifts to your boss can be a bit tricky. You have to be very careful when choosing the wedding gift that you are going to give for very obvious reasons, you do not want to be branded as cheap, but of course, you do not have to buy something that your salary cannot pay for. In this case, it would be best to know what your boss might like or would like without having to spend too much over your budget.

For your boss, you can give him a beautiful pair of cufflinks that have a picture of him and his girlfriend on each side. These are very stylish accessories and can also be timeless pieces. As it is a wedding, the occasion will be one that you will remember as a couple, so personalized cufflinks with your images are always a perfect gift for this occasion.

Your wedding gift should always be something that expresses your best wishes to the couple. It’s not about announcing how much money you have or don’t have. You have to choose your gifts perfectly and it should always be within your budget.