You've been invited to a wedding. A pleasure indeed, yet what to do now? A preparation's ahead, choosing the right outfit as well as choosing the wedding gift. But how to choose the right present?

You've been invited to a wedding. A pleasure indeed, yet what to do now? A preparation's ahead, choosing the right outfit as well as choosing the wedding gift. But how to choose the right present?
The best option is to ask the newlyweds which gift will they appreciate the most. You'll avoid buying something they'll leave on a shelf and if you ask them about it after several years after, an awkward situation will take place. An unfortunate step is also a situation when more guests have the very same gift. And what can you do with three tea sets or several mixers having the same functions on top of that? Okay.. the tea sets aren't such catastrophe, because you can always find a use of them, but there are some gifts which the broom and bride would rather not see.. and what gifts are we talking about?
You can also give them something more personal, a pleasant surprise maybe. But don't try to experiment way too much, don't try to come with something too shocking (only if you're certain the person you're giving it to will appreciate it). Also, it should always be a gift for both of them.
Then there's another possibility you can come up with on the newlyweds - tell them to make an online list of their desired wedding gifts. In this case, every attendee can book a gift they're going to buy, so you'll immediately know what to buy and what not. Therefore it's gonna be impossible for the newlyweds to be given the same thing twice. It¨s a practical way of how to avoid this unpleasant situation and make someone happy.
Just keep in mind that your gift doesn't have to be the most original one on the list, neither better than everyone else's. It isn't about showing off and proving that you're the best friend, because this way you'd prove yourself otherwise. By showing off you'll let everyone know that you don't care about the newlyweds, yet about your own need of proving something. Thus, on their important day, think about them first.
A suitable gift should be (no matter if openly or indirectly) supporting their marriage and their living together. If you know them well, you won't have a problem.
And last but not least – don't forget to pack the gift nicely!
"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world!" Marilyn Monroe