82% Of Couples Admit To Selling Wedding Gifts Online

  • 42% of guests admit that they find buying a wedding gift ‘stressful’
  • More than one in ten wedding guests (12%) said they were often embarrassed by their gift choice
  • One in five fully expect their gifts to be left unused, returned or sold
  • One in ten will decline a wedding invitation altogether because of worries over the gift
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New research reveals that 82% of newlyweds admit to selling wedding gifts on internet sites like Ebay.

Despite the use of wedding lists and the amount of thought guests put into selecting the perfect present, it seems that most newlyweds still end up with impractical presents that they just don’t want or need.

Couples taking part in the research revealed some very strange gifts indeed, with one receiving a tarantula and another couple who were presented with a gift-wrapped banana.

It also seems that many guests give presents expecting them to be sold on. More than one in ten wedding guests (12%) said they were often embarrassed by their gifts and one in five fully expect their gifts to be left unused, returned or sold.

The research indicates that more practical gifts or even group gifts are the solution, for example contributions to the honeymoon or money for house improvements would be welcomed.

42% of guests admit that they find buying a wedding gift ‘stressful’.

Worries over what gift to purchase have resulted in one in ten Brits declining a wedding invitation altogether, believing that a bad gift decision could cause an argument between friends. 6% even believe it could end a friendship.

The research was done by One4all, a gift card from the Post Office,

Party Tips.

Christmas equals party season. So Frost mag has gathered up some party tips for you.

Invite lots of different people and over invite by 20%. People always drop out at the last minute.

Allow one drink per half hour per person. It sounds like a lot but you don’t want to run out. Ask guests to bring a bottle too.

Hire a marquee. Like this one found here on erento When it comes to having an excellent party it helps to not rely on the weather. A marquee is a great addition for a party and is not too expensive.

Keep the lights down low. Candles are great, You don’t want it to be too bright.

Make an iPod play list. Don’t just shuffle your iPod. God knows what horrors or guilty pleasures might play. Include Beyonce and Lady Gaga to get people dancing.

Let people know how to dress. When you send out the invite let guests know if they should dress up or if the party is smart casual. Otherwise you will cause social anxiety.

Let guests know when to leave and make sure you have the number of a taxi company handy. Another good idea is to give guests coffee at the end of the night. This will sober them up so they can get home safe.

If you are feeling flush a good way to end an evening is with port and cheese. I went to a Vintage Seekers party which did this and I have always remembered it.

What are your party tips?