Indian Wedding Gift Ideas For Bride And Groom
Everything about Indian weddings is great, and if you are invited to one, then you should start thinking about a nice gift idea for the bride and the groom. Your gift can be a perfect way to celebrate the couple’s vows in your own way. Here at OneHowTo.com, we are going to discuss some great Indian wedding gift ideas for bride and groom.
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A personal item
A saree made of pure silk will be a precious gift for the bride, and she will admire it forever, even if she prefers wearing jeans and western clothes. There are certain occasions where an Indian lady has to wear a saree for sure. A small silver or gold jewelry is also a safe bet, and will always be valued and appreciated, even if it is a petty gold nose pin. If she is an urban bride, she will definitely appreciate a branded hand bag.
As for a groom, you may consider gifting him a pair of gold or silver cufflinks, a watch, an expensive branded pen, or a designer tie holder.
Household items
If the bride and the groom are soon going to move in to their own house, then you may consider gifting them a useful household item. Carpets, special rugs and paintings will be ideal, but you may also consider folding tables, Kashmiri mats, partition screens etc. For the kitchen, you may gift them a dinner set, cutlery set, tea set, microwave oven, refrigerator etc.
An electronic item
The new couple will definitely appreciate an electronic sophisticated item, such as an iPad, iPod or latest cell phone for both. You may also think about a Media player, music system, LCD, air conditioner or a laptop. There is no limit, but you have to keep your budget in mind while choosing an electronic gift.
Art and decorative item
As a new couple, it is important to start their life with the blessings of God. They will definitely be grateful for a decorative idol of a Hindu God, such as Ganesha, Natraj or Krishna statue, or a designer painting of Guru Nanak or Kali. You may find them in carved wood, polished metal or batik painting styles. These are Indian artifacts, and are admired across the globe. Other artistic gifts may include Bankura horses made of red mud, decorative candle holders, lamp or lamp shades etc.
For a traditional, yet fashionable gift, you can decorate a coconut with stones, the bride and groom picture, and write an inscription. Learn how to do with our step by step tutorial.
Gift coupons and appointments
After their wedding, the bride and the groom need to spend some time together. You may gift them a holiday coupon, or book an appointment for them at a nearby spa. You may also give them movie tickets at a lavish theater, or a gift certificate for a local restaurant. If you can, you may also arrange passes for them for an upcoming event, a museum or an art gallery, according to their their interests.
Make sure you give them something that they can actually enjoy together during their married life, whether it is as transitory as a spa treatment, or as long-lasting as a gold jewelry.
If you are invited to an Indian wedding you might be interested in reading: what to wear on Sangeet night.
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