How to Buy Jewish Wedding Gifts
When buying gifts for a Jewish couple on their wedding day, you will want to consider beautiful, practical items as well as presents which reflect their Jewish heritage. You can find appropriate Jewish wedding gifts in the mall as well as in specialty Judaica stores. It is worth seeking out artisans who produce unique creations which the couple will cherish for many years.
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Find out if the couple is registered in a particular store and if they want gifts specifically from the registry. If you have your heart set on giving a unique craft, consult with someone close to the couple about whether buying something not listed on the registry is appropriate or not.
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Look for something unique if the couple is not registered. You will at least know they will not end up with duplicates. Try some artwork or a quilt, which is always a needed item. Items connected with Jewish rituals, such as challah covers (to cover bread loaves), leather-bound prayer books and candlesticks are good choices.
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Wrap the gift yourself if you are skilled at this or have the gift wrapped at the store. It usually doesn't cost very much, and a professional wrapper does a perfect job. Put your address on the tag to make thank-you note writing easier.
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Ask if there is going to be a gift table at the wedding, and if so, bring your gift to the wedding. If not, you can have the gift sent to the couple.
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Keep in mind that giving money is appropriate, and it is the gift of choice for some couples. It is a Jewish tradition to give money in units of 18, because the number 18 symbolizes "life." Give the money in cash directly to the bride or groom the day of the wedding or to a member of their family.
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Check with the store concerning their return policy. Most stores with a registry will exchange a gift without the couple needing to produce a receipt.
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Think big. You might want to join with other friends of the bride and groom and make one large purchase that the couple lacks, such as a dining room table, rather than individual smaller purchases. A kosher cruise is also an excellent choice.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider gifts connected with Jewish rituals if the couple is newly observant, since they are unlikely to have these items in their homes.
