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Gift List Myths: Debunked by Prezola

Deep in wedding planning chaos? Amidst the whirlwind of venue visits and cake tasting, there’s one task that often gets deprioritised in the shuffle: your wedding gift list. Sound familiar?

From the worry that it might be a bit presumptuous, to the stress about how to make it truly reflect you- it can all feel a bit overwhelming. But fear not, because we’ve asked our friends at Prezola to debunk gift list myths and help you discover one of the most fun parts of your wedding planning journey. 

Gift List Myth #1: Asking for specific gifts is rude

Debunked:

This is the biggest concern we hear from our couples and guess what? It’s just not true. Imagine if the shoe was on the other foot and you were attending a friend’s wedding. They’ve created a wedding gift list with lots of options that are perfectly ‘them’. The gifts have a wide range of price points so you find something to suit your budget and you know they are guaranteed to love it. What’s more, you don’t even have to get up from your sofa to do it and you can leave them a personal message to go with your gift. Is there any part of that process you’d find ‘rude’ or has it just made your life as a guest a whole lot easier? That’s what we thought! 

Did you know…

99% of guests will want to buy you a gift and many of those won’t know what to get you, so take the guesswork out and make their lives a little easier. 

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Gift List Myth #2: Wedding gift lists are impersonal

Debunked:

With a Prezola gift list you have the power to choose things that reflect your couple personality and passions down to a T. Ziplining your thing? We’ve got a gift for that. No really, we have! From pasta making classes to statement artwork, you’ll have the flexibility to add whatever you want and be inspired by things you didn’t even know you needed. And it doesn’t stop there, cash funds allow you to list absolutely anything you can imagine. Perhaps you’d like to create the honeymoon you’ve always dreamt of. Want to upgrade your flights? Fancy cocktails on the beach? How about scuba diving? You can plan the trip of a lifetime using your gift list. 

Myth #3: Registries only have boring traditional gifts to choose from

Debunked:

If the ziplining wasn’t enough to convince you that the days of stuffy china patterns and dated silverware sets are gone, then let us tell you more. Whether you’re craving outdoor adventures, a minimoon to swoon over or maybe an artisan coffee subscription for those lazy Sunday morning lie-ins. Your wedding gifts have the power to kickstart your married life with a bang. What would you do with yours? 

Myth #4: Guests might feel obliged to spend a certain amount 

Debunked:

With gifts starting at just £2.50 you can guarantee to find gifts to suit all of your guests budgets. What’s more, with features like group gifting you can still get the bigger ticket items you’ve always wanted and your guests can chip in any amount of their choice. Hello gorgeous new sofa and hello happy guests. 

Did you know…

The majority of guests spend between £50 and £100 on a gift, while 10% will spend over £100

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Myth #4: Wedding Gift Lists aren’t flexible enough

Debunked:

Your gift list can be as dynamic as you need. Update your list on the go, add and remove gifts as and when you need. Changed your mind? No problem, you can spend your balance on something else you love. Prezola even keep track of who gave you what for those all important thank you cards post-wedding. It’s all about making the process seamless and stress-free. And that goes for your guests too. Did you know that you can add your Prezola gift list to your Getting Married wedding website so guests can tick off buying a wedding gift with just a few clicks. 

So there you have it- gift list myths debunked! Wedding gift lists aren’t meant to be a headache-inducing task on your wedding planning checklist. Instead, they’re your ticket to a world of endless possibilities and newfound adventures as newlyweds.

Ready to get going? Great!

Did you know…

49% of guests prefer to buy you a physical gift, whether that’s in the shape of a custom cash fund towards something extra special, homeware or experience days, a gift list is the perfect way to offer options to suit everyone. 

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