Your wedding would not have been what it was if it were not for your team. The ladies and gentlemen that backed you and helped you plan for the big day deserve thanks, and there are a number of notable ways to thank them. For some great ideas for memorable gifts that will also be financially friendly, check out the five gift ideas below.

Post-Wedding Thank You Flowers

Flowers have withstood the test of time as great gift items. With 88% of people surveyed saying that receiving a gift of flowers improves their mood, this is not only speculation but a solid fact. For a warm gift idea to give your bridal team, thank you flowers will be sure to do the trick. Not too hard on your finance and savings after spending on a wedding, flowers will let your team know that you recognized and appreciated their effort towards making your big day a success.

Adjustable Knot Bracelet

It’s hard to find someone who does not love jewelry, and a charming, metallic knot bracelet that can be adjusted to different sizes is a sure winner. Add a personalized thank-you note on the packaging box so that the recipient gets a lovely, fully customized gift with a note written just for them. The fact that the size is adjustable means that you don’t have to go through the awkwardness of asking to measure each person’s wrist so you can get them a fitting bracelet.

DIY Hangover Kit

Weddings spell parties, and parties mean a lot of celebratory drinks will probably be served and enjoyed. To help your team make it gracefully through any subsequent side-effects of indulging, gifting them each a DIY hangover kit will go a long way in helping them. These kits often include a toothbrush which can come in handy for many people. With dentists and toothbrush manufacturers sharing the recommendation that you ought to replace your toothbrush every three to four months, the extra toothbrush will make it easy for your recipients to replace theirs at the right time.

Celebratory Candy Boxes

Good candy has a way of elevating people’s moods, so getting your team some celebratory candies is a sure way to cheer them up while telling them thanks. Wrapped in bright, upbeat colors and often featuring champagne or wine-inspired treats, celebratory candy boxes may be just what everyone needs to wrap up a job well done. Add a short, personal note to make this gift even more personal and memorable.

Keep It Small

To keep the finance aspect in check, it’s a good idea to keep it small. Don’t go overboard and constrain already expended resources getting lavish gifts for each person. With gift-giving, it is almost always the thought that counts, and your bridal party will be happy that you spared a thought for them after going through a wedding. Make it small and meaningful rather than grandiose and shallow, and each person will be happy to have helped you out, possibly creating strong bonds between all of you. Every year, less than 31 million Americans move, possibly due to constrained finances. You can give you and your spouse a better chance to make the move after your wedding to have a brand new start by keeping your expenditure low.

It is important to end your wedding event well by showing appreciation to all the people that stood by you and helped to make it happen. When shopping around for gift ideas, look for items that will make a subtle statement as opposed to those that will break the bank. Let the friendships you formed at this time flourish by getting warm gifts for your wedding team.

MANAGE YOUR MONEY TOGETHER

Here are some simple guidelines for DINKS to build wealth:

1) Collaborate: Meet regularly to talk about money, set goals together, track and monitor them.

2) Understand and respect your partner. Take time to understand your partners values about money.

3) Watch the numbers. Get a budget, monitor your spending and track your net worth.

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax deferred retirement accounts.

5) Invest in stock. Stocks perform better than bonds or cash.

6) Avoid high interest debt. Credit cards and title loans are financial cancer.

7) Diversify. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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