Inspiring gifts to make your big day extra special
(26/07/2010)

The wedding season is now upon us and whether you are looking for a unique gift for the bride and groom or planning your own special day, The Handpicked Collection offer many inspiring gifts to treasure as well as some lovely accessories to make your big day extra special.

Anything silver always goes down a treat for a wedding gift so get inspiration from by these classy and unique presents. The Leather Handled Champagne Bath (small £119.95; large £191.95) will become a family heirloom and be used for a lifetime of christenings, birthday parties, graduations and more. Or how about some elegant Silver-Plated Life Long Champagne Chalices (£49.95) – they never break so can be raised at the first and fortieth wedding anniversaries.

And if coupled with a Silver-Plated Ice Bucket (£69.95) or Wine Cooler (£78.95) you could be giving a wonderful gift. And why stop at champagne? Why not drink water out of silver? The Silver Water Pitcher (£69.95) and Sangria Jug (£38.95) will ensure a lifetime of luxury whether drinking cranberry juice or cocktails.

Giving a photo frame maybe a cliché, but with a wedding, honeymoon, new home, new baby and more on the cards you can never have too many and The Handpicked Collection have a wonderful selection of classic and contemporary. For a classic to suit all tastes and stand the test of time, the Mirrored Photo Frame (6” x 4” £12.95; 7” x 5” £14.95) won’t fail to please and is classy enough to hold that signature wedding photo of the happy couple.

For a twist on the traditional, the Photo Tray (£27.95) and Photo Frame Bookends (£39.95) transform everyday practical items into fun visual accessories. While for the more quirky couple keen to create montages of a big event the Maze Photo Frame (£42.95) and Multi Photo Frame Mirror (£29.95) will bring back many happy memories over the years.

Candlesticks are another winner for a wedding gift and the Glass Josephine Candlestick (£59.95) is an elegant, sparkly, glass version from France. Or how about the Black + Blum Candelabra Loop (£17.95) which is an elegant centerpiece whether for a candlelit for two or large celebration among friends.

For those planning their big day and seeking out those unique touches that turn a celebration into something truly memorable, look no further than the magical Chinese Lanterns. The Flying Lanterns (£12.95) are truly spectacular (and quieter) alternative to fireworks and create a memorable finale to any big day. The Lantern Bags (£4.95) are elegant ways to light up garden pathway or marquees while the Floating Lanterns (£6.95) create illuminated features out of ponds, lakes or even swimming pools!

For wedding tables, the Heart & Star Name Holders (£0.95 each) are elegant ways to set out table settings while the Flower Dotted Metallic Tealights (£7.95) if gathered together can create a wonderfully sparkly and colourful centerpiece especially if arranged on the Large Table Mirror (£21.95).