| There is no right and wrong rule to this since every | | | | of barbecue sauces, recipes and spices would be a |
| couple is different, as is every wedding guest's | | | | welcomed wedding present. |
| budget. What is well received and appreciated by one | | | | - How is their home decorated? For those who know |
| couple may horrify another. If you are having trouble | | | | the couple well and have been in their home, you |
| deciding on what would be a proper wedding gift, | | | | may want to look for something that will compliment |
| here are some questions to consider to help guide | | | | their decor, such as a special figurine, a picture or a |
| you in your gift selection: | | | | collectible. |
| - What are the bride and groom's personalities like? | | | | - Choose a gift based on the theme of their wedding. |
| Are they a fun-loving couple? Are they eccentric? | | | | This can become a collection of wedding memories |
| Are they very conservative? By answering such | | | | that they could display in their home. As an example, |
| questions you should be better able to search for | | | | our wedding featured hearts and swans as the |
| gift ideas that will suit their personalities, and | | | | theme. Based on that wedding theme, some of the |
| therefore be happily received. | | | | gifts we've received for anniversaries have been a |
| - What hobbies and interests do they have? Choose | | | | small table fountain featuring two swans "in the |
| gifts that will enhance the enjoyment of their | | | | pond," and a musical swan snow globe. |
| interests. For example, some couples love bowling | | | | - Do they have a gift registry set up? If so, you can |
| together. Search for a gift that's related to this sport | | | | choose something that you know they are |
| such as matching personalized bowling hats. | | | | guaranteed to like. |
| - What type of food do they both love? If they love | | | | - Gift a gift of money. If you still can't decide, then |
| Italian food, then a gift certificate to a romantic | | | | send a check equal to what you would have spent |
| Italian restaurant would be appropriate. Another idea | | | | on a wedding present. Make it out to Mr. and Mrs. |
| is to put together or purchase an Italian food gift | | | | Whatever (unless the bride is keeping her maiden |
| basket for a romantic picnic. If they're the type of | | | | name - in which case use both names on the check). |
| couple that loves barbecued foods, a gift basket full | | | | |