For the Brand New Couple

Hello,

Hope life has been fair to Y'all while we Were away.
This post has been sitting in my brain for awhile,
I have written it on paper,lost the paper,drafted on word (did not save that) OOPS!!!
So let me just type it straight from my grey matter...or what do u think?

So back to the matter at hand....GIFTS FOR THE NEW COUPLE
P.S Your ideas are welcome too
We would list the gifts out and try to explain why it is a good gift and what sort of couple it would suit.

1. A good quality JUICER

WHY? Because while everyone is purchasing blenders(basic), You can be assured that your Juicer would not be given out at the next wedding the couple is attending.
FOR? The health conscious young/middle age couple
DOWNSIDE: They may not use it if the model is complex.
If you can not understand the manual please don't buy it.
Oga and Madam don't want to spend their honeymoon decoding your juicer manual.:)

2. A set of WONDERFUL PILLOWS (THE FLUFFIER, THE BETTER) COULD BE THROW PILLOWS

WHY? NOBODY WOULD GIVE THEM PILLOWS.After months of preparation,their heads deserve to rest on a set of nice fluffy pillows not orthopaedic pillows o(except u have foreseen the backache the groom would get after the honeymoon :) lol)...You should be close to them to give them this gift cos as for me.I would not use a set of pillows given to me by a random acquintance.

FOR? Any Couple. The more pillows available the better.

DOWNSIDE: They may not use for the fear of seeing strangers in their dreams.You must get a nice classy set not the basic ***** foam pillows(those ones are too hard)


3.A beautiful set of cutlery

WHY? Cutleries always get stolen or missing.There is always a time when the bride would have to entertain a crowd and a 24 piece set would not be sufficient.

FOR? Any Couple for the Bride's Use

DOWNSIDE: IF it is cheap, it might rust before they get to use it so Please buy a good quality set and look out for stainless steel if You can't buy Silver.

4. A SPA VOUCHER FOR COUPLE'S MASSAGE

WHY? If u have planned a wedding You would know that after the high You feel before the and during the wedding,You feel drained the next day and You just want to sleep for months....ZZzzzzzzz. This gift of a massage can help the couple bond and relax after throwing a good party.

FOR? A Hip Couple. Conservative couples would not appreciate this unfortunately...

DOWNSIDE: Same as Above

5. A good quality food processor

Why? Also a step ahead of the basic blender.A food processor helps the new bride with her kitchen duties and gives the couple more time together.Most importantly,The bride's food creativity is given a drive.

FOR? A Couple that consists of a kitchen loving BRide

DOWNSIDE: COMPLEX MANUALS would kill the excitement. Couple most be in tune with technology

6. A Pemium Wine Basket for the New Couple

Why? Good conversation and relaxation for the couple.the perks are...friends and family may get in on the fun if You pop in to visit the newly married duo...lol

FOR:ANY COUPLE...could be purely non-alcoholic,alcolic or a mix

DOWNSIDE; You need information on the couple's lifestyle


7. HIS AND HERS HOBBY INSPIRED GIFT

WHY? TWO BECOME ONE IN MARRIAGE RIGHT? So help them become 1 in the hobby department.whether it is tennis,golf.swimming,squash,chess,monopoly e.t.c

FOR? Couples that actually have a hobby

DOWNSIDE: You need the inside scope to give this kind of gift So You don't get it wrong

8. A DUVET SET

WHY? There would surely be chilly nights that the couples would need an external warmth generator.Give them the most comfy Duvet ever.The thing about duvets is that You cannnot go wrong.IT must be used.Most of these duvets come with Pillow cases and a bedsheet.I suggest You buy either a queen's size or king's size.

FOR: ANY COUPLE

DOWNSIDE: In Nigeria It does not get cold except during rainy season or in an airconditioned home.

9. THE GOOD OL' DINING SET

WHY? Many people would present this gift but Yours should stand out.You acn go for an odd shaped set, handpainted set or classic coloured set.Make your choice stand out

FOR:ANY COUPLE

DOWNSIDE: If your choice does not stand out, Then It would be given out at the next wedding or an aunty might get it...lol

10. NUMBER TEN WOULD BE A LIST OF OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS

A HIM & HER PICTURE FRAME
A FRAME HOLDING A BEDSIDE PRAYER
A SET OF CRYSTAL GLASSES
A SET OF CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTES/RED WINE GLASSES
A BATHROOM SET(TOILET COVER, FOOT MAT)
A SET OF NON-STICK PANS
COOKERY BOOKS
PEDICURE FOOT MASSAGER
ELECTRONICS

ARTSY FLOWER VASES

PAINTINGS


EXTRA TIPS:

Please make sure all fragile gifts are well padded before wrapping
Ensure You enclose a call card or note on/inside the wrapped parcel.To ensure that the couple is able to identify the sender. for correspondence if necessary
If You present a gift that has warranty please enclose the warranty certificate
You don't have to present the gift in the wedding day.You could drop it at the residence after the wedding.
Don't include cash gifts in your parcel.Give it to bride or groom before or after the wedding.

We hope this post helps You in your next wedding gift quest..
Happy Hunting..

Give GIFTS not Excuses