5 Errors to Avoid When Buying Wedding Party Gifts


by Simon Ekizian - Date: 2007-02-08 - Word Count: 578 Share This!

It is very common to make simple mistakes, in buying your wedding party presents, which will either make them a complete waist of time or money. The first most common mistake made, is to overspend. We often fear that we will insult our family and friends by purchasing cheap gifts for our wedding party attendants. However, it is not the objective value of the present that makes it, but the consideration and usefulness of the present that they will remember. The aftereffects of overspending on wedding party presents can be tremendous. Once you have spent most of your available funds on presents, you will find that you have sacrificed many traditional staples to your big day. These things may include traditional wedding items like the cake, the bride's dress, and maybe even the wedding rings.

Number two on the list of simple errors, is to buy presents that will never see the light of day.Although it may be the neatest looking hip flask you have ever seen, your friend may never actually use it! You should only buy presents that are practical. Things like a stylish money clip or key ring are very practical gifts, and they are sure to be used on a regular basis. It is also important to make sure you are thinking of what your groomsmen will want and not what you would like. These two desires, although similar, are very different and can bring on a negative reaction to any gift.

The third most common mistake you will encounter is to buy any gift that is impersonal. Even if you feel it will bring a few good laughs, it is advisable to not make fun of anyone, especially during this high tension occasion. This mistake could not only ruin your wedding rehearsal, but, it could also destroy a long-time friendship.

Number four on the list of simple errors you can make is by not personalizing your wedding party attendant's presents. Try to avoid buying each of your groomsmen the same set of matching cufflinks; at least not without having them engraved. The simple touch of a person's initials on a handsome accessory will make all of the difference when it comes to identical wedding party presents. Another remedy to not making this mistake is to buy each of your groomsmen different gifts that will suit them perfectly and have that personal touch that appeals to each of their unique taste.

The last error on the list, is to not order your presents in a timely and sensible fashion. Set aside time, to make sure that your presents will arrive on a practical date that is the most convenient for you. It is important that you note how long it will take your complete shipment to reach you so you can set the ideal date for you to receive the shipment. As you count the days left to your big day, you will undoubtedly have no spare time on your hands. This aspect could potentially cause you to miss the delivery and ultimately leave you empty handed at the preparation dinner. To avoid such an embarrassment, make sure that you or someone else is available to receive the shipment.

To sum it all up, you should buy wedding party presents that are practical, useful, personalized for each groomsman, under your set budget, and able to be shipped in time. Your big day is certain to be a absolute winner if you follow the simple tips found throughout this article.


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Simon Ekizian is the president of Executive Gift Shoppe: Money Clips - Pocket Watches, offering a great selection of personalized men's gifts, including money clips, desk sets, novelty cufflinks and other men's accessories.

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