GIFT LISTS

Whether you choose to manage your own list or rope some pro’s in, there are three things that are worth remembering:

1.      You are not confined to just one list – a combination of professionally and self-managed lists are OK, as are professional lists from more than one store.

2.      Items are not fixed on the list – new ones can be added or un-purchased ones can be removed at any stage along the way.

3.      You don’t have to have the gifts wrapped – wrapping paper can be pricey and it doesn’t do the environment much good either . Just as importantly, if you ask guests not to wrap their gifts they may even decide to spend a few extra quid on you!

Whatever your decision with regards the gift list, make sure you arrange one well in advance of the wedding day and get the details out to the guests early - ideally at the same time the invites are sent. The more thought and effort that goes into the gift list, the better the chance there is of getting that posh bed linen you desperately want and avoiding some matching tartan slippers – unless that’s what you want of course (though we doubt it!)