The key to a perfect wedding gift basket is to keep the bride and groom in mind when choosing items to include in the gift. This may seem obvious, but it's not enough to simply drop a bottle of wine into a basket and call that a wedding gift basket. Put some thought into choosing appropriate and unique wedding gift items. Where did the couple meet? Do they have any hobbies in common? For a bride and groom that met while traveling, consider including an antique compass along with travel books and maps in a travel tote.
Unique Wedding Presents
In her book, The Gift Basket Design Book, author and entrepreneur Shirley George Frazier gives several unique gift basket ideas. She also suggests thinking outside the "basket" when creating a personalized gift. This can be as simple as hunting vintage stores and out-of-the-way small shops for original containers and filler items.
A keepsake wedding gift basket can be created using a vintage picnic basket, a luxury travel bag or a hand-carved wooden box that can later be used for mementos. When creating a customized wedding gift like this, take the personalities and interests of both people into consideration. Choose gift basket items that they can enjoy together in their new life.
Pre-made Wedding Gift Baskets
Several online retailers specialize in pre-packaged wedding gift baskets. Just because they come pre-made, don't automatically assume these gift baskets are generic. Wedding baskets that are tailored to the couple will be appreciated whether they're made by hand or not.
Online retailer Gifts.com has several varieties of wedding gift basket ideas including the following:
- Relaxation Spa Gift Sets: these sets feature scented candles, massage lotions, and several kinds of bath sundries for the newly married couple to enjoy separately or together. Expect to pay $30 and up for spa-themed wedding gift baskets.
- Picnic in the Park Gourmet Baskets: most picnic gift baskets include wine, gourmet dried fruits and other non-parishable items. Baskets with perishable items like fruit and cheeses should be avoided or sent after the couple has returned from their honeymoon. Picnic baskets with wine range from $60 to $100 and up.
Give the Perfect Wedding Gift
Whether it's handmade or purchased from an online retailer, a wedding gift basket is one of the most unique wedding gifts a guest can give. Remember to choose items the bride and groom can enjoy together, or add special keepsake gift items to create the perfect wedding gift.
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