There’s something especially romantic about a traditional wedding. Traditions survive for a reason, because they offer continuity to the past. A traditional wedding day is one of those rare occasions when we can embrace traditions; immerse ourselves in an old fashioned idea of a good time.
If you’re the lucky guest at a traditional wedding then you will probably be expected to bring a gift. But what are the most suitable gifts for a traditional wedding? Here are some ideas:
Some gifts are timeless in their desirability. Gifts like pottery and tableware are really suited as wedding gifts because they’re both functional (although they might primarily be used for their decorative capacity) and they’re very desirable.
The best received wedding presents are often those that are the most useful. Newlyweds, especially if they are traditionally minded, will have just moved in together, or will be planning to, and so gifts for a new home will be very suitable. Again things like tableware or even larger goods like white goods, dishwashers etc are suitable.
Many department stores offer a bridal registry service. This is a kind of wedding list where the couple can request what kinds of presents they want. This is great for guests because it means you don’t have to worry too hard about getting the right present.
On a general note, you can now use the internet for things like bridal registries and even finding that perfect piece of pottery.