If you know of a special couple that are getting ready to tie the knot, consider a wedding gift basket as a way of helping them start out right. There are plenty of options available for wedding gift baskets, depending on the taste and preferences of the happy couple and the constraints of your own budget. From the frivolous to the practical, with a little creativity in the shopping department, you are guaranteed to find an arrangement that will be unique to your special recipients. You can shop for a pre-made basket from many retailers and gift shops that can be found in the yellow pages or on the internet, or you can try your own creative hand by constructing your own personalized wedding gift basket.
Practical Wedding Gift Basket Ideas
For the young couple with barely an iron to their name, a practical wedding gift basket might be just the ticket to help get them started out on the right foot. Keep in mind that practicality does not have to stifle creativity when it comes to constructing your arrangement. For example, you can fill a laundry basket with cleaning supplies, including a feather duster and some aromatic room spray. Or you can opt to fill a picnic basket with outdoor dining supplies and some citronella candles. A decorative kitchen basket brimming with spices and seasonings will give a new couple a good head start on stocking their pantry. Finally, a seasonal basket containing Christmas decorations, cards, and stockings will make that first Christmas together a special time to for them to remember.
Indulgences to Celebrate Young Love
Yes, wine and roses are still the romantic symbols of choice, but if these selections seem too clich'd, you can opt for a wedding gift basket filled with a gourmet dinner for two. Italian dishes lend themselves well to this theme, since you can include pasta and sauce, flavored breadsticks and some fancy olive oil. Another unique idea for an indulgent wedding gift basket would be items for a leisurely breakfast in bed, such as coffee, pancake mix and Vermont maple syrup. Finish this ensemble off with a lovely breakfast tray and matching mugs for the special couple. There are also wedding gift baskets filled with delectable delights like champagne, spa products, rich chocolates and gourmet nuts. No matter what the tastes of that special couple, you can find a way to pamper them during their first few weeks together.
Wedding gift baskets are a great way to give a personalized gift to that new couple on your list. With a little bit of creativity, your basket will offer many enjoyments that will last long after the special day.
Wedding Gift Basket Ideas
A personal touch is what turns a good gift into a perfect gift, and one that people will remember for a long time. Not too long ago, my husband announced that one of his close business associates was soon to be married. My brain went into overdrive trying to figure out a great gift to give to people who I knew very little about. I wanted my gift to be unique and a surprise, but mostly I wanted it to convey just how happy we were for them.
After going over their registry, and driving from store to store looking at bed sheets, bath towels and tableware, I knew none of these items were right. Then I turned to online shopping, where I found suggestions that were closer, but not quite right. One website suggested a gift basket full of chocolates, and I decided to put my own twist on it and created a one-of-a-kind wine gift basket.
It was the perfect idea. Everybody loves a good bottle of wine and it sets the perfect mood for a night of romance. I used a picnic basket and purchased two wine glasses and two bottles of wine. I also included a corkscrew and charms for the glasses. While doing this I realized what is wine without cheese, so I picked up a few special cheeses and crackers.
It was hard to believe how simply this gift basket came together. When my husband saw the gift, he was charmingly shocked that I had all this hidden talent and he said he was ready to finance my first gift shop! I was very proud of my work and happy about the low level of energy needed to make such a creative gift.
After the wedding, we became quite close friends with the couple. They told us they had taken my basket along on their honeymoon, and that they hoped to take the picnic basket to the park with their children. It was a nice feeling to know that they appreciated this gift and that they would long enjoy it's use.
Now I can't wait for the next gift-giving occasion to come along! I can't wait to make more gifts for my family and friends. I haven't told them about my new love because I want them to be surprised when they get their own baskets. Because they're completely customizable, they're perfect for every occasion. I can change them up depending on the recipient. My husband said he wants one for our next anniversary. I'll have to get creative and include something extra special so he will be truly blown away! Maybe tickets to a show would be a nice addition.
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