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Our forums are often buzzing with chat about wedding lists and whether it is okay to ask for money or other non-domestic gifts. This week we hear the views of a gift list company...

Online gift retailers, Prezzybox.com have done a bit of homework and find practical wedding gifts such as home accessories really aren’t as popular as they once were - partly due to the fact that over 70% of couples now live together before they get married.

The survey of over 1,000 people found that almost 50% would prefer money as a wedding gift and, in cases where wedding present are bought, keepsakes are favoured over toasters and other practical gifts. Furthermore, 68% of people questioned claim to have given money rather than a present at a wedding.

When asked “What would you prefer to be given as a gift for your wedding?” only 13% said they would prefer a gift for their home or garden. Almost half of the people surveyed said they would favour money or gift cards whilst 4% claimed presents weren’t important.

84% of people said that if they were given money as a gift at their own wedding they would use it to help pay off the costs of the day and honeymoon while 5% claimed they would save it. Also, rather interestingly, 3 in 5 wedding gifts bought are for the bride, not a joint present for the couple. The men seem to get left by the wayside on the big day!

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