What's a cool way to give a washing machine as a wedding gift?

You can't go to a wedding without a gift, and many consider cash in an envelope bad form. Useful gifts—home appliances, electronics, furniture, gift certificates, or bedding—are much more appreciated. In any case, especially with a large washing machine or stove, it's important to surprise the couple in a memorable and enjoyable way. With a little imagination and a little preparation, you can give a washing machine in a unique way. You just need to think about the presentation and presentation.

Make sure the machine fits

Giving a washing machine as a wedding surprise is a questionable idea. It's important to understand that large appliances need to be in demand and suitable for their future home in a number of ways. Ideally, you should discuss such a gift in advance by asking the newlyweds personally, or by asking close relatives or friends about the need for a new washing machine. To avoid making a mistake with your wedding washing machine, you need to know in advance:

• which color is more desirable;
• how much free space is there in the apartment (otherwise the machine will not “fit” into the designated niche);
• What newlyweds value in technology (efficiency, functionality, design, capacity).

Many advise not to buy a specific model, but to give a gift certificate to a home appliance store as a wedding gift. In other cases, it's necessary to present the bride and groom not only with the appliance itself but also with the accompanying documents and receipt. This will give the newlyweds the chance to exchange the appliance for a more suitable one or "cash in" the gift. Secondly, they will be eligible for free warranty service.

How to present?

Is the washing machine issue resolved? Then it's time to think about a unique way to present it. Gifts are typically given to the newlyweds right at the wedding. If a toastmaster or emcee is in charge of the celebration, then the presentation of the gifts is the guests' responsibility. Fortunately, it's not difficult to do this effectively.

The most popular option is to tie the washing machine with a large bow and ceremoniously wheel it into the hall. However, you'll have to pay for movers, or more precisely, for delivery both to the reception venue and to the newlyweds' home. This will require a significant investment, but it will be very impressive.

Another "hassle" option is to beautifully present the newlyweds with a large certificate featuring a machine gun. This "document" is pre-designed and printed at a printing house. The downsides are the same: additional costs, delivery, and storage issues.

If you don't want to make a large and heavy wedding gift, you can consider the option with a photo. All you need to do is print out a picture of the car, “hide” it in a gift box and tie it with a ribbon. Inside, in addition to the picture, we include a business card with the words "...the washing machine anxiously awaits a call from its new owners." A delivery phone number is also included, so the newlyweds can discuss the details of the upcoming delivery free of charge.

It's much more important to consider not the "symbol" of the equipment itself, but rather the way it appears in the room. This can be accomplished with a pre-conceived greeting. The easiest way is to enlist the help of the toastmaster. It's possible the host already has some ideas or helpful hints. You can also come up with a themed greeting yourself:

• recite poetry;
• sing a song;
• prepare a video;
• act out a scene.

To stand out, it is advisable not to simply congratulate the newlyweds into the microphoneA highlight of the celebration would be a video in which the giver "advertises" the washing machine or shows its sadness at the arrival of its new owners. A unique way to present a car or an item symbolizing it can be accompanied by a song or poem. The internet offers hundreds of variations, both formal and humorous—it all depends on your imagination and personal preference. The following verses are particularly interesting:

Washing machine -
A woman's dream,
A long-awaited present
Let it be.

She will replace you
Your daily work,
Will bring relief
For your gentle hands.

I am for you, my dears,
Ready to open the whole world,
Well, for now I can only,
Give me a washing machine.

It's best to present the gift with a skit. For example, a man could sit on a chair and cover his knees with white paper or a handkerchief. His girlfriend or wife sits on him and begins to gyrate their hips and buttocks, mimicking the action of a washing machine. The key is to accompany the whole action with humorous commentary and ask the guests and the newlyweds to guess what they're being shown. It's very funny and amusing. A washing machine makes a valuable and original wedding gift. You just need to present this "household helper" in a spectacular manner.

   

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