Which is all kind of a long roundabout way of saying that even the simplest of wedding gifts can create real, meaningful, lasting memories. And then there's always the issues of practicality. We like a wedding gift that's going to see a lifetime of use.
Like these fabulous, do the happy dance, look good almost everywhere candlesticks.
Cast iron, horn, and bone. They've got a great earthy, organic look that can work in all kinds of home environments. A single one is very zen and a grouping of 5 or so well, that's the extra happy dance.
For me, the big wooden salad bowl is a classic. And we'll teach you how to take care of it so it will only get better with age.
Napkins and tablecloths also make fun, affordable wedding gifts - maybe not to last a lifetime (unless of course you want some fabulous french linens from Le Jacquard Francais, which we will be happy to special order for you) - but they're a great way to help a couple start off.
What can I say, food can be the great cement in the house of love.....
Now this may not be the gift for everyone - but this Laura Zindel platter would make some crow loving couple very happy. And it's food related :)
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Maybe a more traditional couple would love a Sid Dickens monogram tile. (Unless it's in stock, plan on about 6 to 8 weeks for this to arrive.)
Another gift to last a lifetime and then some......under $30 and perfect for the gardening couple.
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And then there's the not so practical gift.....okay the not even remotely practical gift but the one that will still bring untold pleasure over a lifetime - the soul resonating gift - otherwise know as art.....I like giving art - things that can be hung on the wall and looked at for the rest of your life.
Maybe a more traditional couple would love a Sid Dickens monogram tile. (Unless it's in stock, plan on about 6 to 8 weeks for this to arrive.)
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And then there's the not so practical gift.....okay the not even remotely practical gift but the one that will still bring untold pleasure over a lifetime - the soul resonating gift - otherwise know as art.....I like giving art - things that can be hung on the wall and looked at for the rest of your life.
Nice post, Jewel! I love the urchin/octopus candlestick photo.... makes me want to get married just so someone can give me a pair of those.
ReplyDeleteNow Becky - marriage is a sacred union not a reason for accumulating beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteThen again who says sacred unions and beautiful things don't go together.
Wow, these wedding gifts look outstanding. I am just in love with all of these ideas. At the local Seattle venues we would also be attending a grand ceremony and were confused regarding the gifts. You have given a couple of nice options and I would definitely go for one of those.
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