A wedding gift is more than just a well-intentioned congratulations. We want to use it to express our individual joy for two people who are important to us. But what can you give the newlyweds? So that you don't find yourself in the embarrassing situation of giving the bride and groom the third gravy boat, the thousandth love lock or a moderately creatively wrapped cash gift, we have collected a few unusual DIY ideas that no one will be able to copy anytime soon!
The Marriage Times
Who hasn't experienced this - on the day of the celebration there is so much to see and say, anecdotes, stories to tell and congratulations to express. Often this goes beyond the time frame. The wedding newspaper offers space for pictures, texts, sayings and memories for the bride and groom. Simply put together a small editorial team in advance from relatives and friends of the bride and groom. Geographical distances are no longer a problem thanks to the appropriate software programs. One such program is available from diehochzeitsdrucker.de, which also offers a guide for wedding newspapers that gives tips and tricks on planning and designing the newspaper.
This way, my dear!
For the bride and groom, a new phase of life begins with the wedding ceremony. A suitable gift idea that will enhance both the wedding ceremony itself and the bride and groom's garden or driveway as an accessory is the signpost. All you need is
- A piece of cut wood
- Nail and hammer
- Colour and a little tact
Whether you decide to paint the initials of the bride and groom, a nice saying or the date of the wedding onto the wood, you will definitely have a trend-setting gift at hand.
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Dance of the Piñata
Actually, breaking a piñata (see picture) is a Latin American tradition for children on their birthdays, at Christmas or Easter. But the custom of driving away evil with a blow to the papier-mâché figure is also wonderfully appropriate for weddings! You can find plenty of instructions on how to make your own on the Internet, such as this heart piñata. You can let your creativity run wild when it comes to the contents and filling. Whether it's traditional with sweets or fruit, good wishes or baby clothes, the rule is: every blow is a hit.
Sweet Memories
With a memory box, you give the bride and groom the opportunity to always return to the most beautiful day of their lives in their thoughts. All you need is a beautiful box made of wood, fine cardboard or in a shabby chic look. During the celebration, you collect various items that you store in the box. Some examples are
- A (full :)) bottle of wedding wine
- The name tags of the bride and groom
- Personal congratulations
- The speech of the witnesses
- Polaroid pictures from the evening
- The memory box is also an excellent group gift for friends and distant family members who are still in the dark about choosing a gift.
First aid kit for the morning after
A gift that the bride and groom will love you for is the so-called first aid kit for the next day. You can vary the size and contents of the medipack according to your mood and the number of people involved. For the small version you only need two jewelry bags, for a larger package you can use a classy toiletry bag. Suggestions for the contents could be:
- aspirin
- Fresh wipes
- Isotonic or caffeinated drinks
- Nerve food (chocolate etc.)
- A breakfast voucher
A present that will certainly be used after every successful celebration. :)
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