When couples were surveyed by a leading wedding magazine, 45% of them said they’d prefer cash and 27% said they’d like gift vouchers which would go towards the cost of their honeymoon.  But while the newlyweds may prefer cash, it’s not everyone’s preference as some people find it a bit impersonal and a bit confronting. 

Gift registries are the easy way out when it comes to choosing the perfect gift – but sometimes they too can seem a little formal and hands-off. Perhaps it’s time for some ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.  In other words, think outside of the ordinary box that contains something that can be broken, go out of fashion, be stored at the back of the cupboard never to be used – and think about something totally unique …. This is a gift of an extraordinary experience. 

A novel idea for a wedding gift with a difference is to give the couple a gift certificate for an ‘experience’.  The range of experiences and outings is vast – from white-knuckled adrenalin pumping white-water rafting, parasailing gifts and race car driving gifts, to peaceful flying gifts, hot air ballooning and parasailing to more indulgent treats like gourmet cooking lessons, wine tours and a coffee making course.  There’s something for everyone – from adrenalin junkies to hopeless romantics.  Now doesn’t that sound better than a salad bowl or a set of cooking pots?

And if the research is right and couples are really wanting help with their honeymoon, it could be an idea to link the experience with their time away.  OK, that may mean being inventive about extracting the secrets about the destination from the groom – but your gift could just be the icing on the cake for the newlyweds. 

Imagine a newlywed pair in Melbourne, Australia packing their bags for a much-needed and much-anticipated honeymoon in the winelands after all the build-up, hype and excitement of their big day. Wouldn’t they be blown away by a wedding gift that gave them an intimate and special treat of a hot air ballooning trip or a romantic indulgence at a day spa?  It would be the icing on the cake.

Inspiration for these memorable experiences is at the touch of a button with many websites providing online shopping for experiential gifts in Melbourne.  It was set up by three Australian entrepreneurs who spotted a gap in the market for gifts with a difference – for wedding presents and other celebrations as well as for corporate gifts and incentives 

Modern couples may be asking for cash for their wedding gifts, but if you dare to be different, you can give them a gift that money simply can’t buy!

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