This is by way of showing your appreciation to every individual who deserves it with this gift-giving guide, you should be sure you don't overlook anyone who should be on your gift list. If you start getting a little frustrated and exhausted at the mere thought of having to shop for gifts, worry not -- we've got some tips and ideas that will take away the guess work out of gift giving, making it much easier than you imagine it could be.

So who usually gets a Gift?

Attendants

Tradition requires you acknowledge your bridal party attendants by giving a thoughtful gift to show your appreciation for their time, effort, and participation. This means you will need to purchase gifts for the bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, maids of honour, flower girl, ring bearer, page boys and anyone else who is to be part of your bridal party. Remember the members of your bridal party will incur costs, invest time, and sometimes work hard to ensure your wedding is a success - a thoughtful bride and groom knows they deserve to be rewarded to show their gratitude.

Parents

Sadly, in the busy world we live, with all the "hussle and bussle", their are more and more couples forgetting about these very special people who most of all deserve gifts of love and appreciation on your wedding day – yes their long suffering parents!

We all have a habit of taking our parents for granted and failing to appreciate them. Regrettably, many couples make this same mistake even at a time as special as a wedding. It istraditional to present your parents with a gift of appreciation on your wedding day - it is also an important sign respect. Don't be neglectful – give them a gift which shows the affection you feel for them, and let's them know what an important part of your life they are even now you are all grown up an d starting a brand new life as a married person

Special Helpers

At any wedding, there is usually people who go that extra mile to give their assistance, or who have given generously of themselves, either at your request, or without ever being asked. Of course, we are not referring to Aunt Margaret who insisted on making your wedding cake,or cousin Joanne, who agrees to help make your bouquets and floral decorations. Or your mums best friend who volunteers to help decorate the reception hall hours before the event. These helpful angels are all well deserving of an expression of your gratitude, so a special token to show them that their effort and kindness have not gone un-noticed

Special Guests

You may have certain extra-special guests at your wedding who have earned this title either because they have put in considerable effort to be in attendance, or because they hold a very special place in your life or in your heart. It may be fitting to express your fondness for them by acknowledging this fact on this very special day.

Wedding Guests Wedding guests get gifts too? Of course! They are called favors, and they are small token gifts traditionally given by the bride and groom to say "thanks for taking the time to be here on our wedding day!"

and finally - last But Not Least...Each other!

But then, the big question... What on earth do you get for the love of your life on this most special of all occasions? Many brides and grooms struggle with this and of course, it has to be something extra special... and very romantic... Your gifts to one another should be long lasting - a 'keepsake'.

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