BRIDAL GIFTS FOR BOTH THE BRIDE AND GROOM

Women love lace and china. Men love sports gear and beer. It's a stereotype of a married couple, but it's probably true in many cases. So if your budget only allows for one gift per family, then why not buy a gift that will appeal to both the bride and groom? Consider a few ideas that everybody loves.


Electronic Appliances
Men may like sports and women may prefer soap operas. But everyone loves TV. A high definition TV with an LCD flat panel screen is a very high-class gift. Not only do they offer superb picture quality, they're also much easier on the eyes than the TV's of yesterday.



In addition, DVD and VCR player/recorders are a safe bet. Radios and tape recorders-particularly digital tape recorders are another consideration. Portable MP3 players, pocket PCs and even portable video game consoles might be popular devices that appease either gender, since everyone loves entertainment!

Luggage
Luggage is very attractive! It reminds us that we're going on vacation and traveling far away from our problems for a few weeks. Buying the gift of luggage is a very safe gift and yet it's among the most practical gifts the couple will ever receive. Chances are, the younger the bride and groom, the less likely they have high quality luggage.





A Pizza Oven
Enough said. Well, we should say a little more. Microwave pizza can't compare to homemade pizza straight out of the oven. A portable pizza oven usually sells for $50.00-$70.00 and can deliver freshly baked pizza to the newly wed couple whenever the hunger strikes them. (Be sure and explain though, not every single night!).

Wall Shelves
Wall shelves will be adored by women and appreciated by men, who have hardly thought of decorating the living room but will be impressed by the idea. Wall shelves are not clunky like traditional shelves and can be mounted on the wall with a keyhole.

These items are ideal for hanging up pictures, flowers, plants and candles. Best of all, they are usually available in several different colors so that they will complement your living room color scheme nicely.You don't have to buy both a male and female gift if your budget can't allow it. If you can only buy one gift for the happy couple, buy something practical and entertaining that both man and wife will appreciate.