Dear Souk: Wedding gift ideas
Dear Souk,
Wanted: Wedding gift recs for my soon-to-be-wed friends.
Yours,
Aspiring-to-be-an-excellent-gift-giver Subscriber
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Dear Aspiring-to-be-an-excellent-gift-giver Subscriber,
We’ve got you covered! Here are five wedding gifts we’d pick for our soon-to-be-newlywed friends:
Wedding Wonders Gift Hamper (Handcrafted Red & Yellow Basket)
Bare Necessities says "Our products are crafted with natural ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly materials. By choosing this sustainable gift set, you're not only showing your love but also your commitment to the planet." We couldn't have put it better. We think this reusable, handcrafted-red-and-yellow-woven-basket filled with everything from bath salts and solid perfume to lip balm and handcrafted soap would make a lovely (and responsible, especially in this time of bad AQI's and environmental transgressions) gift for newly weds.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a newlywed couple in possession of a new space to cohabit (or anyone who's mid-move-or-mid-major-life-change) must be in want of an IKEA gift card. You simply can't miss with an IKEA gift card. 'Cos everyone has a running wishlist — a lamp they’ve been eyeing, shoe or clothing storage they desperately need, a RIBBA frame, the BILLY bookcase. This is is a gift that's both practical and fun.
We'd say 'The Scent Closet' is a bit like an old-fashioned trinket box with discoverable secrets inside. The gift box packaging is luxuriously exquisite, and the scents are varied distinct — one’s light and citrusy, another is warm and kind of flirty. It’s a nice way to wear something new without committing to a full-size bottle and will likely make choosing a scent to match your mood an enjoyable process!
Definitely BIFL-worthy. In case you're wondering what BIFL stands for: "BIFL is an acronym for 'Buy It For Life', a philosophy and approach to consumerism focused on purchasing high-quality, durable products that are built to last for many years or even a lifetime." While this cookware set from Ember may not last a lifetime (all non-stick coatings slowly wear off with frequent use), we still think it qualifies as BIFL 'cos it's 100% non-toxic, world-class, non-stick cookware that looks good, and can, yes, last for years if taken care of correctly. We also really like this limited edition Benares gold colourway and think it'd make a great gift.
Let’s face it, cash or gift cards are still one of the first things that come to mind when it comes to wedding gifts in India. Plus, it’s often the most convenient if you’re pooling in for a gift as a group, AND it lets the couple use it toward what they most need or like. Well, this wedding season, we’re definitely ditching the traditional money envelopes for these bright and cheerful marigold ones. (They even come with space on the front for your name or message.)
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