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A Wedding Treasure Chest

With the number of second and third marriages today, many couples start off married life with more than enough household things. This means they are hard to buy for when it comes to wedding gifts. Given the number of couples who are living together before they are married and who have been out flatting for years on their own, these couples may also have an abundance of homewares. Some couples instead of getting duplicates of things they already have, have elected instead to have a wishing well where people can donate money instead. While it may sound calculated and mercenary … Continue reading →

A Unique and Memorable Wedding Gift

Some people come up with great ideas for weddings. This is one of them, which was planned and put together at least six months before the wedding by the mother of the bride. As soon as she knew the wedding date, the mother of the bride contacted all members of the family and asked them for their favorite recipe. The plan was each person would have an A4 page on which they were encouraged to print their favorite recipe, whether it was for main meal, dessert, cakes etc. After each person had printed out the recipe they were asked to … Continue reading →

Lucky Charms – Bell, Horseshoe & Candlestick!

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Looking for a great gift that is layered with meaning for an upcoming wedding? The following wedding gift ideas are steeped in old fashion folklore and superstition. Understanding the meaning behind the gift can help you decide on one of these charming ideas or on something different altogether. Horseshoe The idea of a lucky horseshoe is hardly a new one. Often associated with good luck in Irish folklore, the lucky horseshoe should be carried by a bride on her wedding day. When the bride and groom settle in their new home, the horseshoe should be hung above the entrance door … Continue reading →

Looking for a Great Wedding Gift?

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When we got married, one of the first things people told us to do was set up for our gift registry. My husband and I were a bit befuddled at the time because we didn’t know what to ask for or what to tell others to get us when they asked. After all, I’d never been married before and we were already living together at the time. So we’d set up house more or less. We didn’t necessarily need specific household items. To this end, the following are the top five wedding gift ideas that we put together from the … Continue reading →