We often buy gift, but it turns out that the person we are giving it to ends up disliking it. It happens so, because buying a perfect gift is a tricky thing. Especially when it comes to giving a gift to your close friend who has recently ties the knot, it gets even more difficult. Here are some suggestions to help you out:

Married couples often like items purchased by a group of their friends, and that makes sense: they would most likely never be able to afford those luxuries on their own. If there is an item that’s out of range for just one person to afford, ask some other friends to chip in with you. It’s also a great idea to band together and buy something big for the couple.

When someone gets married, it becomes difficult for them to buy all the things they need to start their family life all alone. So, it is a very good idea to present something handy to the couple. A good quality, attractive dinner set and decent crockery are such items. For their everyday needs, a crisp white set of porcelain plates and bowls will be very helpful. So, this will definitely be a good choice if you really want to help the newly-wed couple.

Unlike past years, today’s couples want modern twists on the traditional wedding gifts, even though some of the most coveted gifts still hail from the kitchen, dinning, bedding, and bath departments. For deluxe bedding, give them gifts that’ll create a soothing environment every morning when they wake up. Think about buying them a trio of gifts to create a theme: What about a set of super-soft pillows, a thick down blanket, and a pair of high thread-count towels?

Meanwhile it seems everyone wants to be a gourmand these days, and many couples use their wedding as an excuse to upgrade their kitchen with top-notch appliances. So, you can give state-of-the-art kitchen gear, gadgets, and cookware to the couple.

These are some out-of-the-box ideas. But, you can go traditional as well when it comes to buying a gift for your friend. But, remember one thing – people like those gifts the most which can be utilized, not just showpieces.