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Thoughts
Fay Strickler
Penn State Extension
Home Economist
For Berks Co.
Have you ever thought that with
changing times comes a change in
the type of wedding gift you might
be purchasing for a couple this
June?
Today, most people have been
working for a while before they
marry, and traditional wedding
gifts may no longer be
appropriate.
For example, there are many
couples that have such basics as
toasters, can openers, and
blenders.
Many friends are giving gifts
that are more luxury items than
necessities. Gifts that help the
newlyweds plan for the future and
manage their household also are
appreciated.
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One item enjoyed but often not
purchased by the bride and groom
is artwork. Sculpture in wood,
glass, pottery, metal, prints, and
paintings, all make fine gifts, as
long as they are bought with the
newlywed’s taste in mind. Hand
crafted pottery that can be used to
serve food is always useful. If it is
an unusual piece or from a well
known craftsman, it will be a life
time treasure and conversation
piece when hosting a party.
A good place to shop for such
gifts is the many arts fairs, craft
shops and community festivals.
If the couple enjoys cooking
and entertaining, some specialty
appliances make nice gifts. These
include food processors, toaster
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ovens, and microwave ovens.
Because space is often limited,
appliances that do double-duty are
usually appreciated.
Giving additional serving
pieces to dinnerware the couple
already has collected also makes
sense.
For patio entertaining, quality
plastic dinnerware or a picnic
basket might comb in handy.
Gifts that are an investment in
the future are both practical and
add a nice touch of symbolism at
this time in the couple’s life.
Savings bonds that increase in
value as time goes on fit in with
the emphasis on the future that a
wedding brings.
Money and household manage
ment gifts are appropriate, espe
cially for two-career couples.
These can include books about
money management with a sav
ings bond to go with them.
You also might buy a filing
cabinet or other gifts that encour
age the couple to have a business
center.
If the couple is moving to an
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indoor or outdoor plants are
needed for the new living quarters.
A small plant or tree growing lar
ger every year will be a reminder
of a thoughtful gift giver.
With dual-career couples, a gift
of services might be appreciated.
For example, you might pay to
have their lawn taken care of for a
year.
A shower gift suggestion might
include gift certificates to a groc
ery store, your favorite recipes
with the needed ingredients all
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wrapped for the festive occasion.
A gift of food or groceries can
help a new couple start house
keeping with an assortment of
food products. Or you might give
a gift certificate which will teach a
skill such as bread baking. For
couples who enjoy dining out, a
gift certificate to a special restaur
ant might be an ideal gift that can
be used at the first anniversary.
Finally, remember to choose
gifts that will be used by the new
lyweds rather than wind up being
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