Shopping for Wedding Anniversary Gift Baskets … or Making Them Yourself

You can visit any specialty gift shop and purchase a ready-made anniversary gift basket. There are also a variety of reputable online gift basket vendors who offer a great selection of merchandise, and they can ship your gift directly to the happy couple.

If you have a creative bent, it can be fun to make a custom wedding anniversary gift basket yourself. To do this, all you need is some free time and an idea of what the couple likes.

Creating the Focal Point. If you are close to the couple, go through your photo collection and select some pictures that you took of the couple and put them in a special anniversary photo album. This should be the focal point of the gift basket and placed right in the middle.

Adding a Few Favorite Things. Next, think about what the two of them like to do together for fun. Here are a couple ideas:

• For the Wine Lover … If the couple enjoys wine, include a bottle of their favorite wine, along with two crystal glasses. If this is too expensive, you can buy something less expensive along the same idea. You can personalize your gift even further by including their initials on each glass.

• For the Movie Goer … Nowadays, there are many stores, both in shopping malls and online, that sell gift certificates to local movie theaters. Your local theater may also have gift certificate available. Include those in the anniversary gift basket, along with the couple’s favorite snacks. If your favorite couple prefers snuggling up at home, include a couple of DVDs for both him and her.

Adding Some Sentimental Value. Adding a sentimental keepsake or two in the wedding anniversary gift basket adds a memorable touch. Fro instance, you can include a special card that says just how you feel and include that with all of the gifts.

Decorations are the Final Touch. There are many ways to decorate the wedding anniversary gift basket once you are finished finding the gifts. Go to a local craft store and buy some netting in which to wrap the basket. Next, tie the netting together with some colorful ribbon.

You could also tie it together with a bow that comes with special adhesive. With the proper planning, you are sure to put together an anniversary gift basket that the couple will find truly memorable!

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The beauty of gift baskets is that they can be unique. It is unlikely that someone else will be giving the exact same basket, especially if you assemble your own.

There are many options for a wedding gift basket, and they all depend upon the taste and preferences of the couple and the your budget. There are ready-made gift baskets available online and from your local retailers that range from fun to practical (see our sample selection below or visit our product reviews ). For the truly unique gift, construct your own personalized wedding gift basket. We are sharing a few ideas below.

Practical Wedding Gift Basket Ideas

Some couples may start out with a lot of love but few practical domestic items. In this case, a practical wedding gift basket might be just the ticket to help them start out on the right foot. A practical wedding gift basket does not have to be boring and non-creative.

Have you ever thought of a laundry basket as a gift basket? An inexpensive wedding gift basked idea that will surely be memorable and helpful is to fill a laundry basket with cleaning supplies, including a colorful duster and some aromatic room spray.

Another practical but fun wedding gift basket idea is to fill a picnic basket with outdoor dining supplies and some citronella candles. If the young couple enjoys a rustic atmosphere, add a gift certificate for a rental cabin, or for nature lovers, buy them a year-long pass from the National Park Service so they can enjoy hikes or other memorable tours.

A decorative kitchen basket brimming filled with spices and seasonings with give a new couple a good head start on stocking the pantry. You can add some prepackaged food items or special coupon from the couple’s local grocer.

Some Fun Wedding Gift Basket Ideas to Satisfy the Couple’s Indulgences

When it comes to romance, wine and cheese, or roses and flowers usually come to mind. But if these ideas seem too cliché, you can opt for a wedding gift basket filled with a gourmet dinner for two. Italian dishes lend themselves well to this theme, since you can include pasta and sauce, flavored breadsticks and some fancy olive oil (see our product review section for gourmet food gift baskets). Another unique idea for an indulgent wedding gift basket would be items for a leisurely breakfast in bed, such as coffee, pancake mix and Vermont maple syrup. Finish this ensemble off with a lovely breakfast tray and matching mugs for the special couple.

There are also wedding gift baskets filled with treats like champagne, spa products, rich chocolates and gourmet nuts. No matter what the tastes of your special couple, you can find a way to pamper their first few weeks together.

Wedding gift baskets are a great way to give a personalized gift to that new couple on your list. With a little bit of creativity, your basket will offer a selection of wonderful gifts that will last long after the special day.

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