Tips for your Wedding Gift List

Wedding gift lists are a great way of getting useful presents for your wedding day.  You can mention your guest list on your invitations and request it from an array of stores; Debenhams, John Lewis, Selfridges, Marks and Spencer’s etc.  Nowadays, your wedding guests can log online in order to view the items so they don’t even have to leave their home to make a selection.  However, the system isn’t without a few dilemmas; here we’ll look at the best way to deal with them.

The most common question people want to know is if its ok to return or exchange a wedding gift that has been bought off a gift list.  The answer is – yes.  Depending on your guests, many people will include the receipt or a gift receipt with the package so you can swap the item.  It is unlikely that you will be able to get cash for the item since many people pay by card anyway.  Also don’t forget – it is the thought that counts!  A gift chosen from the heart for your wedding day should be cherished if possible.

Some people wonder if it is polite to mention the gift list on an invitation.  Nowadays it is acceptable to mention your list but just make sure that you have things to suit all kind of budgets, (£20 price mark, £50 and £100+) from say candles to a full set of pans.  Have a selection of affordable gear; toasters, kettles, cushions, not just pages of expensive things.  Try not to select lots of frivolous items as it may seem indulgent; some companies will let you use the funds paid afterwards towards other items.

What about if you want things from different stores?  Well feel free to have gift lists for two places.  Simply include links to both stores for your guests to log on to – alternatively look up companies like www.thegiftlistcompany.com and www.marriagegiftlist.com which allow you to include items from any online stores so you can add anything you want to your guest list!  The services are also free and they will provide with an information card to send out.  Also have a look at dedicated gift companies such as www.weddingpresentsdirect.co.uk and www.nearlymarried.co.uk.

Also feel free to ask for a contribution towards a honeymoon and towards a charity if you feel you have everything you want.  Most of the large charities will allow guests to make donations in your name as a gift.

 

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Frankie Maher Says:


Thanks for your recommendation of The Gift List Company, I’ve started using their service and it really is very good. As well as adding toasters, towels and plates etc they also make it possible for guests to donate towards moer pricey items. We’ve had our eye on a really nice Heals coffee table, so fingers crossed!