Giving gifts at a wedding: when and how are they given? List of comic congratulations on the presentation of funny gifts with sayings

When to give gifts

According to tradition, newlyweds receive congratulations and flowers at the ceremonial registration in the registry office and the subsequent wedding. It is customary to present gifts to newlyweds at a wedding banquet lasting only a few hours.

During this time, guests should not only have time to personally congratulate the newlyweds, but also have a lot of fun.

Therefore, many wedding event hosts suggest clients not to stretch out the congratulatory part, but to use less tedious and easy schemes.

Important! “It must be remembered that the newlyweds have to stand on their feet throughout the ceremony.”

At the beginning of the feast

An excellent option for too modest people who think that their present is too modest to show it to all invitees.

• Also, giving at the beginning of the celebration will appeal to those people who are embarrassed to give a table speech.
• When the wedding host asks him to say his wishes, the guest will be able to answer with peace of mind that he has already congratulated the newlyweds at the very beginning.
• The advantage of this option is that if you receive a large gift, you won’t have to look for a place to put it.

Disadvantage: If there are a large number of guests at the wedding, then an unnecessary queue and fuss may be created, accompanied by crumpled and chaotic congratulations.

During the banquet

The most common option for giving gifts at weddings. One by one, each family or separately invited guest gets up from the table and says a toast, parting words, and then presents gifts to the newlyweds. The custom takes a lot of time.

• For example, if a hundred people are invited and everyone speaks for at least 5 minutes, congratulations will take the whole evening.
• This option is especially suitable for those guests who approached the celebration of the bride and groom with a creative approach - they composed poems, a miniature, a sketch or a video greeting.

On a note! “Congratulating the newlyweds during a banquet is good because the guests feel more confident, the toasts sound louder and everyone can show their creative abilities.”

Group congratulations

Presenting gifts from a whole group of people is another option for organizing congratulations. The host tries to unite the guests according to their degree of relationship, the bride's friends, and the groom's friends.

They approach the newlyweds, one of the group congratulates them on the significant event, and after that everyone gives their gifts. As a result, no one feels disadvantaged or embarrassed.

The parents of the bride and groom, representatives of the older generation - grandparents, enjoy the exclusive right to each individually express heartfelt congratulations to the children.

Advice! “If a guest has prepared an exceptional gift and wants to present it personally, you should tell the host about your intention in advance.”

European version

Many wedding organizers suggest considering a European option for collecting gifts as an alternative to the traditional method.

• It looks like this: in the banquet hall and directly at the entrance there is a table and a box for gift envelopes, near which the heroes of the occasion stand.
• Guests approach them, say a few congratulatory phrases and present gifts.
• Then they go to the banquet hall and are seated at tables according to their name cards.
• They provide an excellent opportunity to accommodate guests based on the principles of mutual sympathy and degree of acquaintance.

The parents are the first to congratulate the newly-made husband and wife, then close relatives, comrades, and work colleagues. It is also permissible to invite guests according to a pre-compiled list, reading a couple of lines about the invitee: who he is, who the newlyweds are. The result will be not only a donation procedure, but also an acquaintance process.

The prepared wedding gift should have spectacular packaging. The original presentation of the gift will be remembered by the young people for a long time. This could be a poem of your own composition, a verse from a musical hit.

The main thing is to keep it within a short time frame so that guests don’t start to get frankly bored.

Special option

It may happen that a guest, due to current circumstances, cannot come to the wedding, or the gift is too large, or the newlyweds, having gone through all the wedding troubles, ask one of the invitees to give a gift long before the banquet.

Therefore, the prepared gift can be sent by mail or given to the newlyweds in advance.

• It also happens the other way around - a person was unable to attend a gala event while on a business trip or even in another country.
• In any case, it is recommended to congratulate the newlyweds on the day of the celebration, and give the gift within a month after the celebrations.

Money, money, money...

Money is the most popular wedding gift, and the most sought after. The next multi-cooker or the tenth set of bed linen brings joy in a completely different way than rustling banknotes. And if you think that giving a regular envelope with wishes is boring, we present several ways to turn money into a cool wedding gift.

1. Money in the bank
   . Exchange the amount you are going to donate into small bills and roll it into a regular three-liter jar, gluing a sticker on top with a humorous inscription: “Stocks for the winter.” Next, you can proceed according to two scenarios. According to the first, you need to make a slot in the bank and give it to the young people along with the seaming key as a personal bank, which they can replenish in the future themselves. According to the second, you need to take a large shopping bag or sack and place the vegetables there along with the money. During the donation, take turns pulling out the jars, accompanying each with a poem, for example: “Cucumbers, so that you are great” or “Tomatoes, so that everyone is healthy.” And at the very end, get a jar of money.

A money umbrella is an original way to give money, banknotes seem to fall from the sky

1. Money rain
   . Attach the money to the umbrella using strings and tape, and then fold it so that the bills are not visible when closed. Give it to the newlyweds with the wish: “May this umbrella protect you from any bad weather” and ask them to open the gift, after which real money will rain down on the newlyweds.
2. Money blanket
   . Change the money into small bills, lay it out in the form of a large rectangle, wrap it in film and glue it with tape. You can pack a money blanket in a large box or bag, and when congratulating you, say that it is a warm blanket, and then ask the newlyweds to unwrap the gift. Delight and surprise are guaranteed.
3. Long dollar
   . Wrap small denomination banknotes in cling film and glue them with tape into one long strip. When presenting, wish that the life of the spouses be as long as this dollar.
4. Money in cabbage
   . Carefully place the banknotes between cabbage leaves; for convenience, you can take Beijing cabbage. Then put it with other vegetables and fruits in a bag or bag and act out a little scene. Pull out all the vegetables one by one, accompanying each with its own rhyme. And at the very end, pull out the cabbage and say that they find not only children in it.

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1. Balls with money
   . Place banknotes of different denominations into balloons and inflate them. Make an inscription on each bubble, give it to the newlyweds and ask them to burst so that their wishes come true. For more fun, you can introduce a rule that the balloons should only burst with certain parts of the body.

In order to emphasize the equality of spouses in the family and the transparency of their relationship, you can give the newlyweds an original piggy bank with transparent walls, divided into two sections, one for the wife and one for the husband.

At what point are bouquets given?

All guests come to the wedding with flowers, which are presented to the newlywed. Most often this happens in the district registry office, after the lovers have officially signed and the registrar invites those present to congratulate the newlyweds.

When guests arrive straight to the restaurant, flowers are given during the congratulatory speech. To prevent the bouquet from wilting, you should ask the service staff for a vase of water.

What is not advisable to give?

Let's look at examples of unsuccessful wedding gifts from friends. You definitely need to avoid them so as not to spoil the newlyweds’ mood:

• unnecessary trinkets;
• counterfeit brands;
• casual clothes;
• a wedding cake;
• Food;
• large furniture;
• air conditioner or fan;
• mirror;
• pets;
• personal hygiene products;
• intimate gifts.

Also, according to ancient legends, there is no need to give handkerchiefs at a wedding; they symbolize tears. There will be quarrels in the family if they are given piercing and cutting objects for marriage. It is worth giving up antiques and old things that may carry the negative energy of their previous owners.

Gift price

Having received an overly expensive gift from strangers, the couple will feel awkward. Although the price of the gift is not the main factor, you still shouldn’t go to extremes.

The cost of the gift should be determined by financial situation and common sense. It is worth remembering that money in a young family will never be superfluous, unlike the fourth coffee machine and the third bedspread, which is absolutely not in harmony with the color of the wallpaper in the newlyweds’ bedroom.

Each couple independently determines the time for presenting gifts to guests. And for those invited, the main thing is to present it solemnly and from the heart!

Romantic ideas

To pleasantly surprise friends who are planning to start a married couple, you should choose a romantic gift or surprise:

• yacht trip;
• dog sledding;
• picnic on the seashore or lake;
• themed photo shoot;
• paired pillows;
• SPA for two;
• wine tasting;
• photo frames in the shape of hearts;
• horseback riding;
• camping holidays;
• trampolining;
• partner yoga;
• dinner at an exotic restaurant;
• pine baths in oak barrels.

For newlyweds, you can book a visit to the sauna oasis, or maybe they are extreme sports fans and will enjoy an extreme walk along the edge of an abyss.

Photos of presenting gifts at a wedding

What original gift can you give to people who have everything?

It is customary to give appropriate gifts to a couple who can afford a little more than others, but even if they have everything, they can also be pleased with original and unusual gifts, such as:

1. Custom-made products made from elite wood, these can be interior items and home accessories.
2. Inlaid eggs.
3. Custom made ceramic products.
4. Box with tropical butterflies.
5. Precious stones and bars.

Gift from close friends

What do friends give to newlyweds for their wedding? Friends are close people of young people. Some of them have gone through many stages of life, and they still remain faithful and reliable people, pleasant interlocutors, and comrades-in-arms.

We suggest using the list to select a gift:

1. Household appliances – newlyweds have nothing in common yet, this provides the opportunity for a wide range of gifts. You can donate microwave ovens, multicookers, food processors, etc. You can join together and give one good gift to all your friends. For example, a computer or a refrigerator. Practical things are needed in every home.
2. Bed sheets.
3. Kitchenware and utensils.
4. Porcelain figurine – a large figurine can become an original gift and a symbol of the home. For example, a family can be given an owl as a symbol of wisdom or a snake as a talisman against the evil eye. Don't forget to decipher your gift to the newlyweds.
5. Friends are young and energetic people, so you can opt for a memorable and original gift. For example, everyone can dance or sing their favorite song together. This surprise will be remembered for a lifetime.