5 Reasons Your Wedding Guests Love It When You Have A Gift List
Spoiler alert: a wedding registry is just as helpful for them as it is for you! Join us as we share the top 5 reasons your wedding guests want you to have a gift list.
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Your wedding day is a celebration of love for you and your partner, but also for your guests. Typically guests want to mark the wonderful occasion by choosing a thoughtful gift. But let's face it: picking the perfect present can be a challenge. There's a risk the couple ends up with three different tableware sets, or several collections of mis-matched glassware. Here's 5 reasons why a wedding gift list is the secret to stress-free wedding day, and why actually your loved ones will thank you for creating one.
1. It's Customary And They Want To Celebrate You
Giving gifts at a wedding began in the late 1800s, and became a customary wedding tradition in the 1920s. It's the typical way for guests to mark the momentous occasion. Your nearest and dearest will usually want to choose something meaningful to you to celebrate your special day. A wedding registry not only makes it easy for them to do so, it also allows them to pick an item from your edit that appeals to their personal interests or sense of style too.
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Remember that with The Wedding Present Company, a group gifting option is also available for any present on your wedding registry at the touch of a button. This is a great way for your wedding guests to contribute towards the overall cost of your more expensive wedding presents, like Le Creuset casserole pots or Big Green Egg bbqs.
“Group gifting is a lovely way for you to add a higher price point wedding present without feeling like you are asking for too much…”
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2. It's Very Easy And Very Convenient
A wedding gift list offers unparalleled convenience for your guests. They can effortlessly browse your desired presents at their leisure, when their schedule allows it. No more store hopping around department stores, or endless online searches.
Our in house experts will help you create a personalised gift list that caters to all budgets too, so there'll be plenty of options for your guests to browse, regardless of their financial circumstances. So create a list and sit back, relax, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your guests will find the perfect gift with ease.
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3. It's A Guarantee You'll Love Your Gift
A wedding gift list ensures your guests give gifts you'll cherish. By sharing your wedding registry with your guests, you eliminate the guesswork and guarantee everyone selects presents you'll love and need. Isn't that the ultimate goal of any gift-giver? If you're not sure where to start, get inspired with our curated collection of gifts guests love to give (and couples love to receive).
4. No Risk Of Returns
The nightmare of every gift giver — giving the same present as someone else. Not only because having to organise the return is a logistical headache for both parties, but because every guest secretly wants to give a unique and thoughtful present. By creating a wedding registry, your guests can rest assured that they avoid awkward gift duplicates, leaving everyone feeling confident and stress-fee about their wedding present choice.
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5. No Stressing About Gift Logistics
A wedding without a gift list service throws up logistical problems for all, but particularly for guests. Between transporting presents to your ceremony and onwards to the reception, hoping there’s somewhere to safely store them, and worrying about them getting broken or lost before the festivities are over — the process can be stressful. A wedding gift list service eliminates these concerns by streamlining and managing the entire operation, so the gift-giving experience is enjoyable for everyone. This is particularly welcome by guests who are travelling to attend your wedding.
By having a gift list at The Wedding Present Company, all these worries fly out the window. We make all the arrangements, ultimately allowing you and your guests to focus on celebrating your special day.
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We hope we’ve convinced you that wedding guests really do love gifting from a wedding registry, and it's worth adding one to your wedding planning checklist. But if you're still not sure, then find out directly from our happy couples and their guests why they loved their wedding list experience with us, by checking out our exceptional Trustpilot reviews.
Ready to start your wedding list? Book an appointment in our London Showroom (or online) with one of our dedicated Wedding List Advisors. We'll treat to you a glass (or four!) of Nyetimber, talk you through how it all works, answer your questions about wedding gift lists, and help you curate one that will be loved in equal measure by you and your guests.
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