| Gift lists are a vital part of any wedding and none | | | | buying gifts when marrying in the U.K. |
| more so than for weddings abroad. | | | | But, you can do a lot to make gift buying a pleasure |
| What you have to consider of course is when the | | | | for your family and guests, rather than a necessary |
| guests will want to give you their gift, as asking your | | | | exercise that becomes a drudge for all concerned. |
| family, or guests to fly to Cyprus with the coffee | | | | One of the most important things to remember about |
| machine, or tumble dryer, is not going to be a good | | | | wedding lists is that you must organise it well in |
| idea. | | | | advance, so that your guests have chance to enjoy |
| So, it is a good idea to draw up your wedding gift list | | | | buying gifts for you. |
| and ask guests to send them to your house, or your | | | | The most popular way these day's to organise your |
| parents house, before the wedding. | | | | gift list is to choose a department store and create a |
| You can make this clear after you have sent out the | | | | list of items that you would like. They know what they |
| invitations, as then people will not need to have to ask | | | | are giving will be appreciated and it also takes a great |
| the question about where the presents should be | | | | deal of pressure of them. |
| handed over. | | | | Apart from department stores, there are dedicated |
| Your wedding planner will advise you on matters like | | | | wedding shops and also online services, all geared to |
| this. | | | | help you and your guests. |
| Of course, with Cyprus weddings, some of your | | | | Just remember when drawing up your list. To think |
| guests might like to buy a gift while staying there, but | | | | about delivery and postage charges, as this can be a |
| this should be left up to them. The wedding coordinator | | | | sizable amount to add on to the cost of the present. |
| can help with local shops. | | | | Gift lists should not be rushed, especially when planning |
| So, gift buying for a wedding aboard is very similar to | | | | a wedding abroad. |