Personalized Wedding Gifts add an Extra Touch to your Wedding Gift Selections
We all like to receive gifts and nothing makes a gift more special than to have our name or initials etched
onto it. Personalized wedding gifts not only are classy, they show the recipient of the gift that the giver not only thought about the gift, but also saw fit to add to the gift an extra touch. Etching on a gift can be the recipient’s name, their initials, the date of the wedding ceremony, the location or the names of the bride and groom.
The reason that personalized wedding gifts are so popular is that they remind the bride and groom of their wedding as well as the gift giver every time they use, see or talk about the gift. With a few exceptions, any gift can be personalized; the only determining factor is the size of the gift, and what it is made of. While gifts of stone, metal or glass are the easiest to personalize, other materials, such as fabric, leather and even plastic can have a personalization etched on them and still look very sharp.
About the only type of gift that cannot be personalized are items too small to have an etching or materials that would be damaged by the etching, such as some plastics, some stone and very malleable metals. The reason these types of substances are not good for personalization or etching is that they do not hold up well under the pressure of inscribing whatever it is that is being etched. Some stones, for instance will slough off or crumble under pressure, while some plastics will puncture or become weakened and some metals are just too soft to be effectively etched.
Another aspect of personalization to consider is the shape of the gift. While some items, like glasses can be etched even though they are round in shape, most rounded items either distort the etching or are so spread out that they are hard to decipher or the etching has to be miniscule to be able to be read. Flat surfaces is best, but if your personalized wedding gifts are rounded, remember that any personalization will have to be succinct enough to be able to be read with a single glance, otherwise the entire reason for personalizing them is lost.
The style of personalization you choose is also important. Some script is too hard to read, while other fonts
do not translate well onto etchings. Additionally, the quality of the etching can make or break the personalization. Not all artisans or etching establishments are the same, so make sure that you see a sample before you elect to go ahead with the personalization. Also, remember that you have the right to refuse a product if the personalization or etching do not live up to their billing; you should closely examine all gifts and the personalization to make sure that you are getting what you paid to receive.
Personalized wedding gifts come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and types. A key fob with cable is one great idea that will be used on a daily basis, as is a silver plated brass money clip or a silver plated purse shaped compact mirror. If you are partial to drinking containers, a footed pilsner glass or a brushed finish stainless steel tankard will be big hits, as will stainless steel flasks.
While most personalization is etched, this is not the case if you are giving gifts such as luggage or anything made of material. For any materials that are personalized, you should check to see how many stitches per inch are used to make up the personalization. Also, verify that the fabric underneath will wear well if it is punctured by the needles used to put the personalization on them.
Personalized wedding gifts are great ways to show your bride and groom that you put a lot of thought into their gifts. By personalizing their gifts, you also will be able to remind them of the day or give them an easy way to identify luggage or clothing. By personalizing their gifts, you also create for them an easy “connection” between their gift, you and the event that prompted your generosity.
