Gifts to wedding witnesses: hints and tips to choose a truly original “cadeau”
That of wedding witnesses is a primary role within a marriage. Usually these are family members or lifelong friends to whom the spouses entrust the important task of being a point of reference for their union.
For this reason, although the preparations take up most of your time, the choice of gifts to give to your witnesses must be made with extreme sensitivity and always keeping in mind the tastes of the people in question.
The ideas are very numerous, both for men and for women. The important thing will be to define a budget (also linked to the number of witnesses chosen) and choose a gift that can really surprise your witnesses when you give them this gift so precious. (Have you already set up your wedding timeline?)
However, do not make it a purely economic issue. The etiquette itself suggests focusing more on the object itself than on its price. So concentrate on choosing an appropriate gift for the person who will receive it and you will certainly have done the right thing.
If once it was fashionable to give witnesses the same favor given to other guests, but bigger and made with different materials, know that this idea can go to the attic as well as the silver frames destined to be just one of the many ornaments to be exhibited indoors.
Largo spazio invece ad idee nuove, originali e particolari che possano stupire il destinatario del tuo cadeau.
Instead, plenty of room for new, original and particular ideas that can amaze the recipient of your “cadeau”.
The choice of jewels is a bit of a “minefield”.
Opting for an excessively expensive gift could generate embarrassment in the witness, so choose a precious object as long as it does not lead to exaggeration.
For women (of course always based on the budget you have) the choice is very wide: from personalised pendants, to earrings up to complete sets. Pearls are always in fashion but, in my opinion, opting for some beautiful stone combined with precious materials can give that extra touch.
For men, shirt cufflinks, a precious money clip, an engraved fountain pen or a wristwatch will be fine (on the market you will find brands that make very original products at very low price.
Many jewellery houses also make “luxury” sartorial accessories. If this kind of idea may interest you, I suggest you opt for a foulard or a pashmina (which perhaps recall the colours of the wedding) if the gift is intended for women, while a bow tie, a clutch bag or a tie will be perfect for male witnesses.
Techno-addicted? There is also room for this type of gift and the choice is decidedly varied.
They range from smartwatches to eReaders for reading enthusiasts, up to water resistant cameras for lovers of extreme sports.
Travel is always a trump card, although it’s not exactly cheap.
However, if you have a relaxing gift in mind for your witnesses, you can opt for a relaxing weekend or ask for support from the travel agency you contacted for your honeymoon and have vouchers made based on your availability.
Is this kind of gift really over budget? You can contribute to the trip by giving a nice set of suitcases, focusing everything on design and always keeping in mind the recipient of the gift.
An original, unusual, but very very “stimulating” idea is that of experiences.
I’m talking about sensory itineraries, guided tours with tastings, boat excursions, cooking classes and many other proposals that you can find on the web within dedicated portals.
In this case, the witness is a person you know very well and whose tastes and passions you have very clear.
The ticket for the concert of your favourite band or singer, the season ticket to go to see your favourite team, a card that allows you to visit all the museums in your city, are all gifts that denote a great affinity and a great feeling in being able to withstand the passing of the years.
That’s all for today. I hope I have helped you in choosing the gift for your witnesses and in case you still have confused ideas, I give you some advice: listen to your heart, he is never wrong!
See you soon.
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