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My sister is getting married in a month, and I want to get her something special to commemorate this momentous occasion. She and her fiancé are registered at several locations around town and online, but instead of selecting some run-of-the-mill product, I decided to find something with a more personal touch. Of course, since it is a wedding gift, it should also have pragmatic uses around the house.
I know, an automatic espresso machine doesn’t sound like a personal gift, but you don’t know my sister. She literally drinks over six cups of coffee each day, and she is always complaining about the exorbitant prices at coffeehouses. I didn’t buy her just any mundane machine; it has all the bells and whistles, allowing her to prepare a variety of premium beverages with ease.
Now that spring is here, couples around the country are beginning to make their final preparations before wedding season hits full stride. Inevitably, you will receive several invitations to these nuptial ceremonies, and one of the biggest quandaries for wedding goers is what to give as a wedding gift. Thanks to the internet, it is now simple to find a couple’s registry and purchase a gift you know they will love.
Although the technology has changed, the gifts that people ask for has not. Coffee makers, silverware and cold hard cash are still near the top of virtually every couple’s wish list. Some people may think that these gifts are impersonal, but remember: its what the bride and groom asked for. These wedding gifts, though they may seem boring, are a crucial starting point for couples who need to outfit their first home.
Virtually every couple signs up at several registries in anticipation of their nuptial ceremony, and while buying something off these lists is certainly a safe bet, I feel that it is rather impersonal. When I attend weddings of close friends and relations, I like to go it on my own and select a more personalized gift. My college roommate got married last weekend, and as an avid coffee drinker, I decided to get him a Solis espresso machine.
He and his wife had a cheaper model on their registry, but I know that they will both appreciate the premium beverages that the machine can churn out. They didn’t open any of the gifts at the reception, and since they will be spending 10 days is Chile on their honeymoon, I am sure that I won’t get any feedback on the gift anytime soon. However, I am confident that my gift will be much appreciated and won’t be a candidate for re-gifting.