"One is Enough! The Dilemma of Duplicates: A Cautious Approach to Wedding Gifts and Favors"

2020.04.23 published

How to Choose Wedding Gifts and Favors?

Choosing wedding gifts or thank-you gifts for important friends and guests.

You want to select gifts that combine practicality and a sense of specialness, something everyone would appreciate.

Preferences for choosing wedding gifts, thank-you gifts, and favors vary from person to person, and it's best to give what you like...!

However, one thing to be careful about is "gifts overlapping"!

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One is Enough! What Gifts Can Be Problematic If They Overlap?

The most fearful thing when giving wedding gifts or favors is giving something the recipient already owns.

Of course, it’s not a problem if it’s something that can never be too many or consumables, but when choosing wedding gifts or favors, people often select items with the feelings of "I want them to use this forever!", "I want them to be happy!", "I want to surprise them!", and "I want it to be something wedding-like!".

However, because everyone thinks alike when choosing gifts, situations where gifts overlap can easily occur.

Particularly, those surrounded by a wedding rush need to be careful.

In this article, we will introduce popular gifts for weddings and thank-you gifts that are great but definitely do not want duplicates.

Problematic Overlapping Favors and Wedding Gifts ① Bruno

The classic wedding gift, Bruno's hot plate! It's the perfect size for two, making it an ideal item for newlyweds looking to try various dishes.

However, the image of an elegant wedding gift being a Bruno hot plate is quite ingrained, so they might have already received it...??

When giving classic items, check the recipient's Instagram or Twitter meticulously to confirm if they already own it, or casually ask, "Do you have this?" to avoid shock.

Problematic Overlapping Favors and Wedding Gifts ② Balmuda Toaster

The Balmuda toaster is also a popular gift for newlyweds as a special appliance.

Many people chip in to buy it as a gift.

However, because it is famous as a splurge-worthy appliance, they might have already purchased it themselves...?

If you want to give popular appliances like the Balmuda toaster or Roomba, subtly ask, "Have you gotten any new appliances for your new life?"

Problematic Overlapping Favors and Wedding Gifts ③ Chopsticks

Chopsticks are a staple in wedding scenes, and it's delightful to receive a pair of high-quality chopsticks that will last a lifetime. ♡

However, because they are associated with good fortune, such as "long health" and "connections," they are a super classic celebratory item. Many people receive them from family and relatives.

Unlike appliances, they are not large items, so they can be stored in the home, but if you receive too many, the "special feeling" may diminish...??

When giving chopsticks, it might be best to pair them with something else.

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Problematic Overlapping Favors and Wedding Gifts ④ Brush

Recently popular gifts, paddle brushes, are often seen on Instagram.

Particularly favored by fashion-conscious brides, but there are voices saying "brush overlapping" is beginning to occur.

Some have received as many as four in a few months...

Furthermore, if they are personalized, it becomes difficult to pass them on to family, making it hard to use.

It's wise to be concerned that if something is popular on Instagram, they might have already received it.

Problematic Overlapping Favors and Wedding Gifts ⑤ Rice Bowls

The classic wedding gift, couple rice bowls. ♡ They have a newlywed feel, making them an appreciated gift.

However, it's quite uncommon for a typical family to change their rice bowls regularly. Most people probably use the same type of rice bowl.

Therefore, even if they receive multiple couple rice bowls, they often end up unused.

If you choose the same "dishes," it may be safer to select something more versatile that can be used in various combinations, like small plates, bowls, or cups.

Conversely, What Are the Items That Are Fine to Have Many Of?

We introduced gifts that are problematic if they overlap.

If you end up giving something that couldn’t be helped from having duplicates, both you and the recipient will feel awkward.

(You want them to be happy, thinking, “Wow! I wanted this!” when they receive it.....!)

When choosing classic or popular items, it's essential to first consider, "I wonder if they don't have this yet?"*

Conversely, classic gifts that can never be too many include towels, small plates, bean dishes, and chopstick rests. ♡

Although they are standard, they won’t lead to a situation where the recipient says, “I already have this…” On the contrary, many people cherish collecting them, so receiving more would likely be a joy!*

When selecting favors, please be particularly mindful of the 'overlap'! ♡