Alternative gift: The bottom drawer

Whether it's your wedding day, birthday, or you're just receiving a gift from a friend, everyone loves opening presents! But what if the fake plastic chandeliers, or the 1980's favourite 'Wings of Love' painting don't quite fit into your stylish art deco semi in that trendy part of town?

People have been using gift and wedding list services for many years now in order to make not only the buyers life much more easier, but also to avoid having to take back stacks of unsuitable presents. There are plenty of stores that offer a wedding gift service, such as Argos, Debenhams, and even Harrods. And with the dot com industry striving to make the lives of those who lead hectic lifestyles a lot less strenuous, many of these stores allow you to view and purchase items from the wedding list online at the click of your fingers.

Nowadays, many couples have lived together for some time before they decide to tie the knot, and therefore have already acquired all of the necessities that you would expect to see on the wedding list. But don't despair, the Selfridges Celebration Service allows you to invite your guests to make pledges to your account. After the account is closed you are provided with the names and address of those who made pledges, along with thank-you cards to send out to them. This service is a great idea as you can then go and buy items such as a TV or a Sound System.

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