Whilst wedding gift lists have not been around nearly as long as the weddings themselves, nowadays 90% of weddings make use of a gift list in one way or another. Here are some suggested tips:

• Don't be embarrassed about creating your wedding list.
• Don't be afraid of putting particularly expensive items on the list, (sometimes guests will choose to 'club together' to buy you a certain gift).
• Use a reputable wedding gift list provider. A number now offer 'on-line' shopping for wedding gifts which could make it easier for guests who are travelling from abroad to buy a gift. One such site is www.wrapit.co.uk
• Arrange your wedding list well ahead of time. We would suggest two to three months before the wedding date.
• If you've already setup home, have most essentials that you need but are too worried about asking for money then don't be afraid to ask for something unusual. An oil painting, piece of sculpture, fine silverware or bone china are all items that most of us never get around to buying yet they can last for more than a lifetime and can be a very precious gift.

Local Wedding List providers:

The China Shop, Wedding List Specialists
Burrard Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4WS
Tel: 01534 727363, Fax: 01534 727363

Voisins,
King Street, St Helier, JE4 8NF
Tel:01534 837100,

De Gruchy & Co.
PO Box 18, King Street, St Helier. JE4 8NN,
Tel: 01534 818818 

Co-op Homemaker
Burrard Street, St Helier
Tel: 01534 879822

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