Wedding Gifts storage can be a challenge for most newlyweds. Can you imagine if all of your guests of 100(or more) carry a gift? Where will you keep them if you have limited space or, worse, if you have no space to put everything in? How will you manage a new life and home free from clutter?
No need to be daunted by these thoughts since there are helpful gift storage tips for newlyweds like you to consider.
- Plan Ahead. You should anticipate gifts in volume if you’re planning a big wedding. It may not be a traditional practice, but some soon-to-be bride and groom now express their preference of either receiving a gift item, cash, or gift certificate from their guests. It makes sense since this eliminates extra items to store when guests know exactly what to give you. This also gives the couple the option to pick only the essential items when shopping for new items or availing the gift certificates.
- Make a List and Organize. If you have enough space in your garage or an empty room in the house, a list of wedding gifts is necessary. Don’t clutter that space by just storing them in unorganized. You can divide the space into sections to put the gifts in categories like kitchenware, bedroom, fragile, cooking, linens and towels, bathroom, and so on.
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From His and Hers to Ours. Two people living in one space means 2 different styles and tastes in furniture, interior design, habits, and others. His and hers items will be combined this time. It’s best to compromise in choosing the items you both like and value to accessorize a cozy home. Maximize the space to open new place to place some (if not all) of your wedding gifts.
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Be Practical. Open communication is essential even before starting a married life. Feel free to say what’s on your mind in sorting wedding gifts. There’s no use keeping multiple items of the same kind. Consult your partner before crossing out the item on the list of wedding gifts.
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Donate to Charity. You are not giving your guests a disservice if you will donate some wedding gifts which have no use for both of you.
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Rent a Storage Unit. Ask your friends and family or search online for a reputable storage unit. This is the best idea to keep your wedding gifts temporarily. You can rent out a unit as long as you want to as storage unit providers offer a flexible time to hold out important items for you. Your wedding planner might have an idea or two.
Think the Unconventional. You may ask for purchase receipts form your guests by returning a gift to the store in exchange for another item. This is possible but unconventional.
Finally, you will walk down the aisle! Don’t make the same mistake of other couples who didn’t planned on having a safe place to store their gifts while on honeymoon, getting settled in a new space, or scouting for a house for sale.
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