Love makes our world go around, it's life-giving. It's no surprise that the rituals associated with weddings are as old as the Pyramids.
While the middle ages are famous for the barganing of land, animals & metals in exchange for strategic marriages between kingdoms and clans, these rituals go back to more ancient times as recorded in the Code of Hammurabi in 1780 B.C.E.
The payment of either a bride price or dowry remained strong in many cultures but by the late 1800's a new trend had emerged. It had become customary for gifts to be provided by guests who were deemed worthy of an invite to the auspicious celebration
According to my sources the tradition of the wedding registry (wedding list) originated in 1924 when the famed US Macy's department store introduced it as a savvy marketing strategy, one which was swiftly adopted worldwide. These curated gift lists meant couples could receive gifts they actually desired or needed. This was particularly useful when couples had not previously lived together and were about to set up a home, which is less likely the case nowadays.
As a child, I remember visitors to my grandmothers home, bringing the wedding gift for my aunt or uncle who were to soon to be wed. She would accept their gift and invite them for tea and then proudly show them parlour full of gifts from other invited guests and she was sure to mention who gave each and every gift.
Even today, despite the growing trend of gifting money, choosing the perfect wedding gift is an important consideration symbolising the special occasion of marriage.
Timeless and elegant wedding gifts are a token of respect to families and recognise the importance of the givers relations with the bride or groom.
With this in mind, I present the following Wedding List to help you choose the perfect timeless and elegant gift, one that will provide colour and inspiration throughout the lives of the happy couple and keep your relations with them in high esteem.
Limited Edition Print from Indian Heart Way Collection
The artwork in this list is specially curated to help you to choose the perfect wedding gift that will have pride of place in the homes of the newly weds, ensuring that your gift will be treasured throughout their lifetime. The artwork you choose can be the entirety of your gift or you may choose to purchase an art piece to accompany your cash gift.
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