Posts Tagged ‘personalised gifts’
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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Gifts are not just items that you should give on a special occasion. Sometimes rewards can help to inspire an entire workforce 
It can make them feel appreciated, usually that is what is needed to get the best out of your workforce. CorporateGifts2U are specialists in providing corporate gifts, business gift ideas and promotional gift ideas at affordable prices within the UK. We pride ourselves on offering your company a range of corporate wine, gifts, personalised gifts and engraved gifts to suit your business and your budget.
It doesn’t matter what the quantity is, we are sure we can help! In order to discuss options or receive a quote, please call us on 01775 640788, or email us at enquiries@CorporateGifts2U.co.uk and one of our sales advisors will be more than happy to help.
Corporate Wine
We specialise in corporate wine for business and corporate customers within the UK. We can offer competitive prices on a range of wine gifts and personalised wine gifts, as well as standard, personalised and luxury wine gift sets. We have a selection of red, white and rose wines to choose from ranging from £4 – £30 depending on your budget, as well as personalised corporate wine gifts from £6 per bottle (based on a quantity of 50 bottles plus). Wines include Italian, Australian and Chilean wine bottles, however speciality wines can be sourced upon request. As already mentioned, our company also offers wine gift sets, which combine wine bottles with wine boxes, wine accessories and glasses/engraved glasses. Corporate wine gift sets can be custom made upon request to include all or a selection of the recommended wine products. All of our corporate wines, personalised wine gifts, engraved wine gifts and wine gift sets will be delivered within the UK by a pallet courier on a next working day service. So, if you have a tight schedule we can definitely help in getting some corporate gifts sent out to you or an address within the UK. Call us on 01775 640788 for more information on all our corporate wine products.
Personalised Corporate Wine Gifts
Our personalised corporate wine gifts can be split down into three forms; firstly you can choose one of our pre-designed labels to add a message onto. These are ideal for corporate Christmas wine gifts. Secondly, you have the option to design your own wine label, which we will then print out and attach to our wine bottles. If you don’t have a design team – worry not, we do, so a design can be drawn up and emailed through for confirmation. Please note: an extra charge is taken for this service. Thirdly, if you have got the budget, or are looking for a special gift to give to customers or employees then we would suggest engraved wine gifts. These are personalised corporate wine gift ideas with a message (and possibly a logo – dependent upon the complexity of your business logo) and prices start from £16 for a minimum of 20 bottles.
If in doubt or you’d like to discuss options just give us a ring.
Send Champagne in the UK
Is your company looking to send champagne out in large or smaller quantities? We can help, we can provide branded champagne and corporate personalised champagne as well as a huge variety of bespoke champagne gift sets suit to your requirements. Recently, we have sent out Moet et Chandon Magnum Champagne bottles in a gift box as well standard 75cl Moet et Chandon champagne bottles. We have access to the most well known champagne brands including Bollinger, Veuve Cliquot and Taittinger, for example. We can send a bottle box out with these branded champagnes if you are looking for a champagne gift set. However, if you are looking for personalised corporate gifts then choose to create bottles of personalised champagne. You can either design the champagne label yourself, we can design the champagne label for you. Or, you could go for engraved champagne. We can put these personalised corporate champagne gifts into a gift box, should you desire and add engraved or standard flutes to them to create unique and unusual champagne gift sets ideal to give out as business gifts. These gift ideas are also delivered on a next day delivery service via a pallet courier, so once again if you need champagne in a rush for your business, then we can help you.
Engraved Business Gifts
Yes, we offer engraved business gifts too. The range is limitless; including such gifts as engraved pens in a variety of colours, engraved business card holders, engraved keyrings. Other engraved gifts include bottle gifts; engraved whisky, engraved vodka, engraved port and engraved sambuca.
We are here for all of your business gift, corporate gift and promotional gift needs, so take advantage of our service and give us a call or send us an email to discuss your requirements today. If you are on a tight schedule of 3-4 working days, then consider us. We may be able to get some corporate gifts out to you that quick.
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Engraved Wooden Pen
In this post “Signing the marriage register” there is a lovely discussion about how an engraved pen transforms the legal signing of the wedding register into a sentimental occasion between the father of the bride and the happy couple. This got me thinking about how easy it is to give a small yet thoughtful gift and it means so much to someone. On that note I am going to stick with the theme of engraved pens…
Why would an engraved pen make a good gift? I think if you are going to buy a gift like that for someone then it should be for someone that you know loves to write. Either they are a writer, they keep a journal or they work in an office and are in constant need of a pen! My aunt is a lawyer, she is constantly working on briefs and is in and out of meetings! There have been plenty of times that I have telephoned her with a legal question and she has been left stuck looking for a pen so she can write a memo to herself that I called her. So what better gift for her than an engraved pen. Rather than give it to her on her birthday or at christmas present I think giving it to her as a ‘just because’ gift is better. That means that she wouldn’t be expecting and so it would have more value! Personalising any gift adds extra value to it, perhaps not in terms of cost, but more in terms of sentimentality and thoughtfulness.
If you think about wedding gifts alot of couples ask for ‘no boxed gifts’ on the wedding invitation or they register at certain shops and ask for only gifts from there. Alot of people when couples have registered for wedding gifts buy them vouchers for particular shops, that way the couple can buy the gifts that they really want. I know someone who rather than getting gifts from the registered list or buying vouchers, bought the couple two gifts. The first was a set of cuflinks that were engraved for the groom and the second was a compact mirror that was engraved for the bride. She told me that when a couple gets married people buy them “couple” gifts, however she felt that they were still two individuals who although were getting married they still deserved to be recognised as two people and thus she bought them wedding gifts reflecting that. Those two gifts probably made a nice change from the endless vouches that the couple recieved and also as small gifts they seemed to fit the -’no boxed gift’ rule.
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
The groom at a wedding is just as important as the bride. I know everyone goes on about the brides big day – but there wouldn’t be a big day if it wasn’t for the groom. He is sometimes a little forgotten at times. Now I don’t think that should be the case. So when thinking about the type of gifts you are going to get for the happy couple you should think about groom gifts too.
In Muslim weddings – the wedding is more to do with the groom. There is a whole ceremony called Nikah where the groom and the father of the bride enter into a contract to ensure that the bride will be well cared for and looked after in the groom’s family. This is usually a public event where all the family and friends witness this agreement. It is at this point that the groom also pay the dowry requested by the bride. This whole ceremony just involves the groom. I like it you know. The groom gets his show and the bride gets her’s with her big entrance and gorgeous dress.
Usually the groom gifts are left to the best man to sort out. Afterall the bridesmaids will get a gift for the bride therefore it is seems fair that the bestman and the groomsmen sort out a nice groom gift – when you think about the kind of gift to get the groom; REMEMBER he will be married, so it needs to meet the approval of his new wife! You don’t want him sleeping on the couch on his wedding night.
Here are a couple of great ideas for groom gifts:
1) I mentioned in a previous post about engraved champagne flutes and how they are a perfect bride gift, they are the same for the groom too. The two champagne flutes can be engraved with a personalised message. Each flutes could have different messages on them – one for the groom and one for the bride. Give them as a set and you’ve got not only a great wedding gift but also a great groom gift too.
2) If you do want to get a wedding gift that is groom specific then I think you should think about an engraved wedding gift and with that I mean “engraved cuflinks“. They would make a really special gift for the groom on his wedding day. He could wear them with his tux – also if in all the panic he has forgotten his cufflinks, then by presenting him with the cufflinks on the morning of his wedding will sure help him out!!
3) If you are the best man and you fear that after marriage you are going to lose your best buddy to the domestic life, then what could be better then to get your best friend and engraved photo frame with a picture of you two at some crazy event where you pretty much laughed all night! I know to a guy that may seem like a really soppy gift. But if you think about it in terms of the bride – she is less likely to display a beer keg in her house than a beautifully engraved photo frame that is a touching gift from the best man….
Whatever you get as a groom gift, remember when you buy this that he is just as important as the bride on ‘his’ special day – afterall I’m sure he only plans to get married once!
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
We launched a website a couple of months back: www.WeddingGifts2U.co.uk, this website specialises in all things wedding related. Whether it is gifts for the bride and groom or a bottle of vodka for a stag night – they have what you need to make your wedding go smoothly – well in terms of gifts anyway!
Here is a quick suggestion if you are looking for a great gift idea for the happy couple – and that is champagne flutes. In my last post I mentioned how we had a new range of champagne flutes in and our range of wedding flutes are great for the happy couple. Have a set of personalised flutes engraved with a special message to create a really unique gift. Below are a few testimonials from a couple of our sites – from these I think you can tell how popular they are!
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Engraved Champagne Flutes with Heart Stems
Very pleased with my purchase. Champagne engraved flutes are very sophisticated. Thank you. Received within ten days of ordering and most importantly before the wedding. |
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Barbie Girl (23/08/2010)
Swest (05/08/2010)
Simple Engraved Flute Single
The flutes look beautiful, the engraving looks very professional & precise & the flutes will fantastic bridesmaid gifts at our wedding tomorrow (31st July 2010). Thank you so much. |
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Miss Nadine Lay (30/07/2010)
Engraved Wedding Flutes Set
Fantastic service and the engraving on the glasses is beautiful. Really happy with them which is fantastic as i was quite nervous about ordering something like this on the internet. |
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Leanna Wood (11/06/2010)
Engraved Hearts Champagne Flutes
I was very impressed with the presentation box which displayed the glasses to perfection. The personalised message on the glasses was set out just as I expected. A big thank you to all. |
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Jean (26/05/2010)
Engraved Silver Plated Love Champagne Glasses
A fantastic service and really pleased with the personalised champagne flutes. Would certainly use again. |
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Claire Stephenson (13/08/2010)
Engraved Silver Plated Love Champagne Glasses
i was just delighted with the engraved champagne flutes i ordered from you for my nieces wedding gift, and she was most appreciative of them, they were stunning…friends and family were most impressed also… |
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Miss Isabella Mearns (11/08/2010)
Our customers are all really happy with their engraved flutes purchases… and we think you will be too!
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
I realise that alot of the posts that I have written over the past few weeks have been about weddings, but alot of the reason for that is that I know alot of people who are getting married this year. So if I know alot of people who are getting married then I am almost certain that so do you as well. I just thought you might like some tips on all things wedding related. Don’t worry Christmas is coming soon and I certainly have alot to write about that particular theme. I’m excited already!!
I’ve spoken alot about the different traditions that people have when they plan a wedding, but I don’t think I’ve looked at it from the perspective of a western wedding.
North America has many cultures and many different wedding traditions influenced by countries all over the world. Mexican wedding traditions, for example, have been influenced by Spain and France, and by their own ancient cultural traditions stretching back to the Aztecs. Wedding traditions in the United States have been influenced by virtually every country at some point or other, making for a rich and varied combination of traditions. Canadian traditions are strongly influenced by both the English and the French.
Mexico
In Mexico, it is usual for a white ribbon or a rosary, called a lasso, to be draped around the necks of the bride and groom during the vows. This is to symbolize the joining together of the couple. Another tradition is for the groom to give his bride thirteen gold coins during the ceremony, symbolizing his commitment to support his new wife financially. As the bride and groom leave the church, red beads are thrown at them for good luck. And at Mexican wedding receptions, the guests form a heart-shaped circle around the bride and groom as they have their first dance as husband and wife.
United States of America
One unusual American tradition is for brides to wear white gloves. This comes from Victorian times, when American brides wore white gloves as symbols of modesty and romance. Even today, many American brides wear white gloves as a romantic gesture. In the United States today, it is very common for the bride and groom to write their own wedding vows, making promises and commitments that are individual and personal to them as a couple. Today’s wedding ceremony in the United States is often very grand and elaborate, especially among the well off, but small ‘backyard’ weddings are also common. If the climate allows, many wedding ceremonies are held outdoors.
Wedding ceremonies in North America traditionally conclude with the bride and groom exchanging wedding rings, and then, of course, with the traditional wedding kiss, which seals their union in front of their friends and family. As the newly married couple leave the wedding ceremony, rice is thrown at the couple as a symbol of fertility.
North American Wedding Gifts
Wedding gifts are traditionally given to help the new couple set up home together. They can range from the practical to the highly decorative. For more affluent weddings, personalised gifts of champagne, crystal and silver are ever popular. Those in poorer areas often make the bride and groom a personalised present symbolising their friendship.
Personalised gifts are a great way to show the happy couple what you want for their lives together. If you gave them a personalised photo gift. For example a personalised photo frame with a photo of the two of them in it and a message that you have had engraved into the frame then that is a very sentimental gift. Not only are you giving them something that they can display in their home. But the engraving shows that you want their marriage to last… that is the sentiment anyway.
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Choosing the right wedding music is a difficult task – not least because there are so many pieces to choose from! With our help, however, you will soon navigate your way through the wedding music mine-field…
On Arrival/Signing Of Register
Whether you are having a church or a civil ceremony it is important to have music playing in the background as the guests arrive at the wedding venue, and during the signing of the register. Otherwise these times can be too quiet or a little awkward. At church, the bride and groom often opt for the traditional organ music, but if this doesn’t suit you could engage the services of a vocalist, a harpist or a string quartet to provide background music. Any of these alternatives are great for a civil ceremony too – you may also be able to simply give the organisers at the venue a CD of chosen music to be played to your guests.
Popular music choices for the arrival of the guests and signing of the register include:
Ave Maria by F Schubert
Laudate Dominum by WA Mozart
Jesu, joy of man’s desiring by JS Bach
Ave verum corpus by WA Mozart
Cantique de Jean Racine by G Fauré
Dome épais by L Delibes
Champagne Greeting
As well as musical entertainment, it’s a good idea to have some wedding champagne on tap to greet the guests as they arrive. Personalised wedding champagne is a great way to make your wedding special – this can also be used for the toasts. As an extra-special touch, why not buy some engraved personalised toasting glasses for the bride and groom?
The Arrival Of The Bride
The big moment for the choice of wedding music is, of course, the arrival of the bride. You will want to choose a piece of wedding music that is appropriate to the wedding venue – walking down the aisle of a church has a different ‘vibe’ to walking down the much shorter aisle at a civil venue. Popular choices include:
The Prince of Denmark’s March by J Clarke
Wedding March from ‘Lohengrin’ by R Wagner
If ye love me by T Tallis
Gloria in excelsis Deo by A Vivaldi
Eternal source of light divine by GF Handel
Trumpet Tune in D by H Purcell
The Personal Touch
Remember that this is your wedding, and the music needs to mean something to you. It is a nice idea to choose a favourite song that is meaningful to the bride and groom which can be played after the ceremony – a lighter touch to signal the end of the ‘formal’ part of the day.
If you want to add that personal touch to your wedding then along side the music you could also decorate the reception tables with a bottles of personalised champagne that has been designed specifically for the wedding. It’s a simple idea, but it is the finishing touches that make a wedding wonderful and personalised champagne will probably add that extra special touch to every table! Rather than drinking standard champagne when they toast the happy couple they will be drinking your special personalised champagne.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Birthday Gift Ideas For Your Mum
If you are looking for a special birthday gift for your mum, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your mum’s age, whatever her likes and dislikes, there are some great ideas for her right here. Follow our guide to the best birthday gift ideas around…
Champagne
For a luxury idea birthday gift for your mum, you can’t do better than personalised Champagne. Personalised Champagne is the ultimate luxury present, and comes in many forms – gift sets, with engraved flutes, engraved bottles and special birthday accessory packs. Champagne bottles say ‘Happy Birthday’ loud and clear! Why not buy engraved flutes to go with the Champagne? You could mark the engraved flutes with the date of your mum’s birthday or a special message from you. A personalised Champagne gift will make your mum feel so special – great for all ages.
Wine
If you don’t have the budget for champagne but still want to get your mum a bottle of tipple then why not consider a bottle of personalised wine? They can be engraved with a personalised message or you can design your own wine label – why not use a picture of you and your mum and design the label around that? Personalised wine will still have the same WOW factor as a bottle of personalised champagne but it wont break the bank!
Wine is more of a classic and underestimated drink in comparison to champagne which flaunts luxury and celebration in your face. Isn’t your mum a classic… one of a kind, someone who gets better with age. I’d say my mum is that’s why if I was giving her a gift then I would most certainly be considering a bottle of personalised wine for her birthday, probably an engraved wine gift, rather than labelled. Just because engraving is a little bit more permanent than a label. Just like my feelings for my mum.
Treasured memories
Personalised photo frames are another great birthday gift for mum. You could print out a favourite photo for the personalised photo frame to make the gift even more memorable. A favourite photo of her grandchildren – or of yourself, of course – will bring a smile to her face. This gift is great for all ages.
Engraved pen gifts
As a constant reminder of your love for your special mum, why not buy her an engraved pen? Engraved pens are a classic gift, and are great for all ages. Whenever your mum reaches for your engraved pen she will be thinking of you. You can add a message of your choice to your engraved pen – or keep it simple, it’s up to you.
But like I said earlier (even though it’s always good to give alternatives…) I would give my mum an engraved wine gift, I know it’s the kind of gift that she would love!
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Bride and Her Wedding Dress
When people are invited to a wedding the thing they think about most (before the happy couple and the wedding gifts that they will have to buy) is the wedding dress that the bride will be wearing … who cares about engraved champagne gifts when the bride might be wearing black instead of the traditional white (I stress, that this is highly unlikely!).
Although most people think white is the traditional colour of wedding dresses – to symbolise virginal qualities – this hasn’t always been so. Queen Victoria is credited with setting the trend for white wedding dresses in motion, but for hundreds of years wedding dresses were a colourful affair, as this poem shows:
“Married in white, you will have chosen all right. Married in grey , you will go far away. Married in black, you will wish yourself back. Married in red, you’ll wish yourself dead. Married in blue, you will always be true. Married in pearl, you’ll live in a whirl. Married in green, ashamed to be seen, Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow. Married in brown, you’ll live out of town. Married in pink, your spirits will sink.”
By the late eighteenth century, white was firmly established as the most popular colour, but many brides still chose their dresses on more practical grounds. The bride and groom often appeared quite stern on their wedding photos! Some brides, particularly frontier brides, chose dresses that could be worn after the wedding. As wedding dresses usually followed the fashions of the time, they required only a little alteration to be perfect to wear again and again.
By the time of World War I, wedding dress styles reflected the role of women in society. The hems got shorter and brides got rid of tight corsets. Coco Chanel is renowned for her influence on women’s fashions, and it was she who introduced the short wedding dress in the 1920s. The wedding dress was knee length and was worn with a long train.
During the Depression, a bride and groom could rarely afford the luxury of new wedding attire, and the bride would make do with her best dress. If a bride did buy a new wedding dress, after the ceremony she would often dye it a more practical colour. By World War II, weddings became hurried affairs, with the bride and groom often marrying after an engagement of only a couple of weeks. The wedding dress would usually be a smart suit – practical and stylish. If the bride and groom both happened to be in the armed forces, they would marry in their uniforms.
After the war, Royal weddings once again began to influence the choices of wedding dress. Grace Kelly’s fairy-tale wedding to Prince Monaco, in a lavish silk and lace gown, inspired many a bride-to-be. Our own Princess Diana may have had an even greater sway over wedding dresses to come, but these days the focus is on individuality, with brides being more likely to choose from an overwhelming number of styles and designs. Personalised wedding gifts are also popular today, with the art of celebration as important as ever.
If you need to find a great gift for the bride why not consider a bottle of personalised champagne? It’s a simple gift, that the bride will love. It’ll also be great while she is getting ready with all her bridesmaids! – engraved rose champagne would probably be perfect.
Take a look at our range of wedding gifts to see if you can find something that the bride will love
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
If you have the honour of being asked to be someone’s best man then you should feel really proud. But it is a duty that should be taken seriously as there are many important responsibilities that fall on you as the best man. For example making sure the groom gets to the church on time! The best man is usually someone close to the groom – a brother or very close friend, often a friend since childhood – and as such his involvement with the wedding, and his support of the marriage, is really important to the bride and groom. The groom could be nervous on the day of his wedding, wanting like the bride that everything goes perfect. The best man needs to assure him that that will happen!
During the hectic, often stressful, run up to the wedding, the best man will be helping out in all sorts of ways – running errands, acting as a confidant to the groom, smoothing over family frictions and bolstering the groom’s confidence ready for the big day.
A great best man needs to be cheerful, positive and reliable. He also needs to be pro-marriage and happy relationships – no groom wants a best man who moans about his own girlfriend or wife the whole time! Has anyone seen “Ghost’s of Girlfriends Past” ? – that explains why you shouldn’t have a best man who is anti-marriage!
Best man duties usually include:
Looking after the rings and presenting them at just the right moment during the ceremony. Loved by makers of comedy programmes, this task seems to provide lots of opportunities for mishap. A great best man must be reliable and responsible – no lost rings, please! That would probably end your friendship with the groom.
Making a speech that won’t end in a very quick divorce. The best man’s speech is traditionally a chance to make a bit of fun of the groom’s past, but no bride wants to listen to a litany of sexual exploits – and any mention of ex-girlfriends is a complete no no. How would you like it if your best man starting airing all your dirty linen in public? I’m sure you wouldn’t be best pleased!
Organising the wedding presents as they arrive, finding a room to store the wedding presents and making sure they are safe for the duration of the day. Obviously, this needs to be done by someone who hasn’t been propping up the bar all morning!
Among other things, the best man will need to keep the bridesmaid gifts and usher gift to hand for the groom to give out during the speech, make sure the bride and groom get the wedding presents before they leave the reception, and be supportive and cheerful all day.
As you can see, a great best man is an essential part of the proceedings and can help to make the wedding go smoothly in lots of ways.
Groom Gifts
As best man, one way you can be really great is to buy the groom a fantastic personalised gift. Think about your friend’s likes and dislikes before choosing, so the groom gift is truly special. Engraved groom gifts are a good choice – if he enjoys a cigarette or cigar then how about an engraved Zippo lighter? Or perhaps a personalised hip flask? The groom is bound to have chosen a special personalised gift for you, so don’t be outdone!
As the groom it is your duty to get your best man a great gift for all his help and support, make sure he knows how valuable he is to you and how you probably would not have made it down the aisle without him. A simple gift to give your best man, along with other presents (you’ll see why in a second) – is an engraved pen. Now I know what you are thinking …. why would I get my best man a personalised pen. Well it’s quite simple, everyone needs a pen. You will be giving your best man something that he will always use, therefore reminding him that you really needed him on your special day. So although an engraved pen is a simple gift…. it’s a gift that has real impact!
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The Perfect Bridegroom Speech
The groom speech is a chance for him to express his love and admiration for his new wife. This will be the first time he has talked about her as her husband, and can be a very emotional task for many a groom. If you are the groom-to-be, and are uncomfortable with the whole idea of speeches, read on for our easy guide to the perfect bridegroom speech…
Tip #1 – Write the speech as early as you can
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it is surprising how many times the groom is still struggling to jot down his speech ideas just before – or worse, just after – the wedding ceremony! Start thinking of ideas as early as you can. If you start early enough you’re sure to have more than you need.
Tip #2 – Get the balance right
The perfect groom speech is a combination of warmth, humour and sensitivity. Yes, you want to entertain the wedding guests, but you also need to show respect for your new wife, and for your family and friends. Safe themes for the perfect groom speech include: how you and your new wife met, your regard for her family, and the qualities you admire in her. Try to pace your speech – speak slowly and try not to rush through it just to get it over with. This is also an emotional time for your new wife – she will be watching her new husband with pride and love. Make lots of eye-contact if possible.
Tip #3 – Don’t neglect your duties
The groom speech is traditionally expected to contain certain elements, such as thanks to the bridesmaids and the best man and ushers. You may choose to use this speech to give gifts to the bridesmaids, best man and ushers; build this moment in so you don’t forget.
Tip #4 – Practice, practice, practice
If you want to give the perfect groom speech you can’t practice too much. Nerves may be a problem on the day, but if you have given yourself enough time to practice your speech beforehand, you will feel more confident and give a better performance.
Tip #5 – Great Bride Gifts
Don’t forget to buy your new wife a fantastic personalised wedding gift as a way to say thank you for marrying you! Think about your bride’s likes and dislikes before choosing, so she will know the gift is truly special. Engraved bride gifts are a good choice – why not buy her an engraved compact mirror and tell her it is so she can see how beautiful she is every day? Or give her a set of engraved champagne flutes - they do after all come in a pair…Also remember the home at the end of the day will be the way that your darling wife wants it. So it’s quite probable that a pair of personalised champagne flutes is all you can get away with!
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