Wedding etiquette it would seem is a The tradition of drawing one up has evolved into a tradition of expecting one from the invited guests, with becoming lost and confused if you don’t tell them what you want! And whilst this article may seem like it is damming the gift list for all eternity, a large number of your wedding guests will want one. There is also a growing trend to ask for money rather than a gift - a huge no-no within wedding etiquette!In fact today’s gift lists tend to be more about luxury items, decorative objects and even vouchers for holidays, restaurants or leisure facilities. The list of preferred wedding gifts though continues to be drawn up by couples even though most will already have everything they need for their home. In modern times however many couples do live together before marriage and even go as far as buying their first home together. The idea has evolved from a time when couples wouldn’t live together until after they were married and would require many household items in order for them to set up their new home together.
I can remember my mother pouring over a list she received with a wedding invitation for her cousin back in the 1980’s. But the inclusion of a gift list has been common practice for many years now. However, sending your guests a list of preferred wedding gifts with their invitation is frowned upon within wedding etiquette. Many couples view a gift list as an integral part of the wedding planning.
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