10 Best Contemporary Wedding Gift Ideas for Indian Couples

The excitement of attending the marriage of a close friend, relative or even family member is also often accompanied by the anxiety of choosing the right gift for them. For ages, the trend of giving gifts of gold and silver or various items of household use had been prevalent in the Indian society. However, with the changing times, this tradition has been replaced and now people prefer more contemporary gift items that are not only useful but are also appreciated by the bride and groom for their uniqueness and beauty. Listed below are the ten best gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile of pleasure and satisfaction on the faces of the newlywed couple. 

   1. Honeymoon Packages or Holiday Packages:  The idea of presenting a honeymoon or holiday package to newlywed Indian couples is becoming increasingly popular. In addition to being truly unique, the gift can enable the couple to spend some quality time with each other after a hectic wedding schedule. Receiving the honeymoon package as a gift would definitely ease the financial stress of the couple. In order to make the package truly exotic, you can seek contribution from other friends and relatives to provide a combined gift. 

     2.  Personalized Wall Hanging and Picture Catalogues:  A wall hanging or photo catalogue that depicts the most memorable moments of the couple is a gift that would surely be appreciated by one and all. You can also choose to frame the moments when the couple is performing various rituals like going around the holy fire, the groom putting vermillion in the bride’s hair partition or the bride and the groom viewing each other in the mirror. You can choose to frame the moments in wood, metal or even glass and even get it designed like a wall hanging.

   3. Exclusive Decorative Items: The market these days is flooded with a wide variety of exclusive and unique decorative items that can enhance the elegance of any room or living space. You can choose from designer candle stands crafted from different types of metals, decorative mirrors studded with a wide variety of beads, sea shells, stones etc, painting cum watches or even designers lamp shades and photo frames.  Each of these items can be used by the newlywed couple to enhance the beauty of their home and hence can prove extremely useful to them. 

 

   4. Customized Quilts and Bed Spreads: Customized quits and bread spreads are also becoming a popular choice for wedding gifts. These items are specially crafted keeping in mind the personal choice and preference of the couple and can also feature their pictures or even their favorite quotes or lines from their favorite books. You can choose to either weave them on your own or hire professionals to customize the regular quilts and bedspreads. You can also give specially designed rugs and carpets or other such home furnishing items.

 

      5. Electronic Gadgets and Devices: Modern households require a wide variety of electronic gadgets and devices for smooth functions. Most often newlywed couples need to purchase items like vacuum cleaners, hand blenders, snack makers and even electric kettles etc, which are generally required in everyday use. Receiving them as gifts can give an easy start to theirnew lifeand also make you happy about presenting them with the right item. 

   6. A collection of favorite Books/Music Albums: Good books and great music not only provide excellent company but also lift the mood and spirit of individuals. As such most couples feel elated on receiving a collection of their favorite books and music albums as a wedding gift. Apart from being truly unique gifts, these items are also the ones that will be used by the couples whenever they are feeling sad or lonely.  Generally, t\such gift items hold a special place in the hearts of the couple as they actually symbolize that the presenter actually understand what they like and dislikes and really cares for their happiness.

7.  A Romantic Gift Package: A beautifully decorated package of romantically scented candles, lotions, perfumes, love bands and chocolates is one of the best gifts for a newlywed couple. You can add items such as wedding lingerie, a bottle of wine/champagne, love anecdotes and other such things to enhance the romantic feeling between the couple. Not only can you customize the gift to make it more personal and intimate but you can also choose the size and the range of the gift pack to suit their tastes and your budget.

  

    

     8. Sculptures And Figurines: Sculptures and figurines not only help in enhancing the beauty and elegance of the house of a newlywed couple but also bring with them a certain charm and sense of peace. You can choose from a wide variety of sizes, shapes and materials to select a single or a pair of sculptures that reflects the personality of couple together. You can also choose life-size figurines in various romantic poses to wish the couple a life full of love and happiness.

 

      9. Insurance And Health Policies: The trend of gifting insurance and health policies to newlywed couples is also becoming extremely popular. In fact, people see it as a method of showing that they really care for the well being of the couple and want them to remain healthy and safe throughout their life. You can even pay the first year premiums of such policies to give the couples enough time to organize their finances to include premium payments.

   10. Gift Vouchers And Gift Cards: Shopping is always on the top of the must do list of newlywed couples as such presenting them with gift vouchers and gift cards can prove to be great idea. This way you can help them get a gift of their choice, which will prove satisfactory for you as well as the couple. In addition, to presenting shopping gift vouchers you can also present gift vouchers for a romantic date, candle light dinner or similar romantic outings. Alternately you can also gift cash cards which the couple can choose to put in their savings or spend on purchasing whatever they like.