Sometimes, the bride and groom have moved or intend to move overseas but hold their wedding in their home country. Or, perhaps you’ve been invited to attend someone’s wedding virtually. This can get tricky concerning gifts, as bulky items are difficult and often expensive to transport.
If you’re faced with this dilemma, not to worry, HAPPLY has some brilliant ideas to help. Let’s take a look:
One way to solve the question is to offer to cover an aspect of the wedding, such as the cake, bridesmaids’ accessories, or whatever you like. This is likely to be a very welcome offer as it will help with the bill, and it’s something that will contribute to everyone’s enjoyment of the special day.
If you decide on this, determine the amount you’re able to contribute and then leave it up to the couple to decide how the contribution can be made. It’s better not to over-control the scenario.
A gift card is a super solution. It‘s still a physical thing you can hand over if you like, yet small enough to be tucked away in a purse. The receiver can also then purchase something from the relevant store that they like and want.
The only thing is you need to make sure the shop the card is for operates in the wedding couple’s new home.
Another great option is to ask the wedding couple for bank details for their honeymoon fund. Travel is costly, even locally, so any extra funding will help make their trip more memorable and comfortable.
Making a cash or a cheque gift is one of the best ways to get around the physical wedding gift issue. It’s easy to stow away, and the couple can use the money to get something they specifically need or want. Versatility and freedom – what more can you ask for!
Make sure you know the best way to give the money. If they’re overseas, putting it into their home country account may create problems. Or, it could be complicated to send it to an international account. Check with them if they have a Paypal account or consider traveller’s cheques.
If the couple is about to relocate overseas, it could help to give items that will streamline the move. Consider things like vacuum and toiletry bags, packing cubes, and more. Also, look into nifty travel gadgets like mini solar-powered torches and the like.
An experience is also an excellent, non-physical thing to give. Organise something special the couple would love to do but may not purchase for themselves. Consider vouchers for a horse-riding trail, carriage ride, a boat cruise, a zip lining experience, guided snorkelling or diving, a trip to an animal sanctuary, amongst many other tourism excursions.
Don’t forget that experiences may need to be based in the country where the couple will live. Or, perhaps it could be in the area they’re going on honeymoon. Be sure to do your research on this. Grill the mother of the bride or the Maid of Honour for details!
Most people have a cause or charity close to their heart. Perhaps it’s an animal shelter or an orphan fund. Find out if the wedding couple has a charitable organisation they would like to support and donate there as a wedding gift.
Remember to smooth out the details of how you’ll do the donation transaction beforehand.
In the end, the best bet is to choose gifts that are not essentially physical. This will make any travel arrangements much more convenient. They will also still be able to enjoy a gift from you wherever they are.
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