Irish Wedding News
16/08/2013
The study, which was carried out by One4all, found that 82% of newlyweds admit to selling their unwanted wedding gifts on various sites such as eBay.
Not surprisingly, participants said it tends to be the more unconventional or impractical gifts that are sold on – such as a tarantula.
Probably not as surprising, however, is the fact that a number of wedding guests also expect their gifts to be sold.
More than one in 10 guests revealed they were often embarrassed by the present they had chosen for the happy couple, while one in five said they expected their gift to be unused, returned or sold.
The study also revealed that more practical donations or 'group gifts' are the solution for all involved. The more practical ideas could include contributions to the couple's honeymoon or money to go towards house improvements, it said.
Deciding on that perfect gift for the newlyweds proved to be a stressful occasion for 42% of respondents, while one in 10 Britons admitted they had declined a wedding invitation as they felt a poorly chosen gift could cause a row between friends. A further 6% went as far as to say it could end a friendship.
Declan Byrne, One4all spokesman, said: "It seems that many of us struggle with what to buy newlyweds, resulting in lots of unwanted gifts that end up getting sold on the internet.
"The average spend on gifts for weddings is high, just under £38, so it would be much better if that money was spent on something that couples really want."
(JP/CD)
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8 In 10 Newlyweds Sell Wedding Gifts
Despite the use of wedding lists and specific gift requests, a number of newlyweds still receive presents they either don't want or need, a new survey has revealed.The study, which was carried out by One4all, found that 82% of newlyweds admit to selling their unwanted wedding gifts on various sites such as eBay.
Not surprisingly, participants said it tends to be the more unconventional or impractical gifts that are sold on – such as a tarantula.
Probably not as surprising, however, is the fact that a number of wedding guests also expect their gifts to be sold.
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More than one in 10 guests revealed they were often embarrassed by the present they had chosen for the happy couple, while one in five said they expected their gift to be unused, returned or sold.
The study also revealed that more practical donations or 'group gifts' are the solution for all involved. The more practical ideas could include contributions to the couple's honeymoon or money to go towards house improvements, it said.
Deciding on that perfect gift for the newlyweds proved to be a stressful occasion for 42% of respondents, while one in 10 Britons admitted they had declined a wedding invitation as they felt a poorly chosen gift could cause a row between friends. A further 6% went as far as to say it could end a friendship.
Declan Byrne, One4all spokesman, said: "It seems that many of us struggle with what to buy newlyweds, resulting in lots of unwanted gifts that end up getting sold on the internet.
"The average spend on gifts for weddings is high, just under £38, so it would be much better if that money was spent on something that couples really want."
(JP/CD)
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