[Athena E.]

What's the best wedding gift you've ever received?​

A wonderful arvo, friends!

Love’s in full swing this year—my calendar’s bursting with weddings! It’s been beautiful seeing friends tie the knot… but honestly? I’m getting stumped for gift ideas.

So tell me: What’s the most memorable or meaningful wedding gift you’ve ever received (or given)? Was it something sentimental, practical, or just plain clever?

Share your favourites below! I might get inspiration before the next celebration!

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[Suzanne rose]

We actually eloped because our families were pissing us off.

As for a wedding gift we always give money in a card, we have done this for years. Usually its $300 to $500 for non immediate family and for nieces and nephews its $1000 that's from just hubby and me.

But I will share a great gift I got from my kids which was mothers day a few years ago.

They took me for brunch and gave me a card with a treasure map inside.

When I got home the treasure hunt started. It was finding amazing gifts like Coco Chenille perfume in the bedroom to a 7 in one sunbeam slow cooker in the kitchen . There were 10 gifts in total.

 

[PostyAndStamp07]

Id have to say my best present was my wife together we had a amazing night it was 36 degrees at the wedding 30 degrees all night but it was a great ceremony and lots of travellers came upto merriwa and wow thank you Allison love my wife to the moon and back cheers posty & family

 

[Athena E.]

We actually eloped because our families were pissing us off.

As for a wedding gift we always give money in a card, we have done this for years. Usually its $300 to $500 for non immediate family and for nieces and nephews its $1000 that's from just hubby and me.

But I will share a great gift I got from my kids which was mothers day a few years ago.

They took me for brunch and gave me a card with a treasure map inside.

When I got home the treasure hunt started. It was finding amazing gifts like Coco Chenille perfume in the bedroom to a 7 in one sunbeam slow cooker in the kitchen . There were 10 gifts in total.

Ooh a gift card was a great idea! I don't know why I haven't thought of that

That treasure hunt from your children was so sweet!

 

[Sharon]

A Kmart voucher

 

[Rain72]

The most memorable gift I received on my wedding day was not purchased from any store. A beautiful and deeply-loved aunt spent every evening for weeks making miniature satin slippers for each guest to take their slice of wedding cake home in.

54 years on, I still have one of those slippers - now a bit yellowed - in my china cabinet. I treasure it as a reminder of the love that went into all the wedding preparations. That aunt made all the bouquets. She decorated the cars. With help from my uncle and cousins, she decorated the garage her family had converted to a rumpus room - lining the walls with silver foil and making huge ivy arches, and covering trestle tables with white sheets borrowed from neighbours to lay out the food that was supplied by my mother and aunts, and the wedding cake supplied free by my step-father's employer.

It was a simple but beautiful wedding. I dressed in a borrowed gown, veil and headpiece and my step-father repainted worn white shoes. The only new items I wore were a blue garter and pantyhose. The reception was held in that converted garage - a simple buffet meal provided by many guests bringing plates of food.

I did receive some nice gifts of serving bowls and platters, glassware and linen, but that simple satin slipper will always be special, and it's a reminder that we don't need to spend money to give meaningful gifts.

 

[Athena E.]

The most memorable gift I received on my wedding day was not purchased from any store. A beautiful and deeply-loved aunt spent every evening for weeks making miniature satin slippers for each guest to take their slice of wedding cake home in.

54 years on, I still have one of those slippers - now a bit yellowed - in my china cabinet. I treasure it as a reminder of the love that went into all the wedding preparations. That aunt made all the bouquets. She decorated the cars. With help from my uncle and cousins, she decorated the garage her family had converted to a rumpus room - lining the walls with silver foil and making huge ivy arches, and covering trestle tables with white sheets borrowed from neighbours to lay out the food that was supplied by my mother and aunts, and the wedding cake supplied free by my step-father's employer.

It was a simple but beautiful wedding. I dressed in a borrowed gown, veil and headpiece and my step-father repainted worn white shoes. The only new items I wore were a blue garter and pantyhose. The reception was held in that converted garage - a simple buffet meal provided by many guests bringing plates of food.

I did receive some nice gifts of serving bowls and platters, glassware and linen, but that simple satin slipper will always be special, and it's a reminder that we don't need to spend money to give meaningful gifts.

Aaaw my gosh, how touching! I completely agree, handmade gifts really are the most unforgettable ones. You’re so blessed to have such a thoughtful aunt, and what a true labour of love that was.

 

[MyboyKodiak]

The presence of our family and friends at our nuptials. We asked guests to pay for their own meal. It was a beautiful day and no-one refused to attend.

 

[Littleboy8]

A bag of speed

 

[Suzanne rose]

The most memorable gift I received on my wedding day was not purchased from any store. A beautiful and deeply-loved aunt spent every evening for weeks making miniature satin slippers for each guest to take their slice of wedding cake home in.

54 years on, I still have one of those slippers - now a bit yellowed - in my china cabinet. I treasure it as a reminder of the love that went into all the wedding preparations. That aunt made all the bouquets. She decorated the cars. With help from my uncle and cousins, she decorated the garage her family had converted to a rumpus room - lining the walls with silver foil and making huge ivy arches, and covering trestle tables with white sheets borrowed from neighbours to lay out the food that was supplied by my mother and aunts, and the wedding cake supplied free by my step-father's employer.

It was a simple but beautiful wedding. I dressed in a borrowed gown, veil and headpiece and my step-father repainted worn white shoes. The only new items I wore were a blue garter and pantyhose. The reception was held in that converted garage - a simple buffet meal provided by many guests bringing plates of food.

I did receive some nice gifts of serving bowls and platters, glassware and linen, but that simple satin slipper will always be special, and it's a reminder that we don't need to spend money to give meaningful gifts.

What a beautiful memory and shows how much your aunt loved you

 

[Suzanne rose]

A bag of speed

🫨

 

[Littleboy8]

🫨

Bad us

 

[Suzanne rose]

Bad us

 

[Taliza]

We actually eloped because our families were pissing us off.

As for a wedding gift we always give money in a card, we have done this for years. Usually its $300 to $500 for non immediate family and for nieces and nephews its $1000 that's from just hubby and me.

But I will share a great gift I got from my kids which was mothers day a few years ago.

They took me for brunch and gave me a card with a treasure map inside.

When I got home the treasure hunt started. It was finding amazing gifts like Coco Chenille perfume in the bedroom to a 7 in one sunbeam slow cooker in the kitchen . There were 10 gifts in total.

My wife and I always give money at weddings too. By the way, we only received money as gifts ourselves. I think that's the best option.