Chances are that you will likely find yourself with many extra or unwanted gifts if you have a long guest list. After all, what will you do if you end up with two mixies and three beaters after the wedding? The usual way to deal with such gifts is to pass them on i.e. rewrap them and hand them over to someone else at the next wedding. But that is such a clichéd way to deal with unwanted gifts, no? Nor do you have to stuff them inside your cupboards, where they will take up valuable space.
If you want to know of some innovative ways to dispose of your unwanted wedding gifts, then you are certainly in the right place.
Dashing Decor Suggestions
You will undoubtedly receive numerous saris and assorted garments as wedding gifts, not to mention more knick knacks and other decorative items than you know what to do with. So if you have received many saris and dress materials, there is no need to dispose of the ones that you do not like. Instead, you can use them to create curtains or cushion covers. These bright colours would brighten up your home, making it seem light and airy.
If you have received single furniture pieces or lampshades that do not go with the colour and decor theme of your home, then do not despair. You can always use them to create a cosy nook in the balcony or terrace of your house. Do not worry if all the pieces do not match – after all, that will be part of its kitschy charm!
Collect Spares
After the wedding, do you find yourself with two food processors? No problem! Start using one, and pack the other one to be used when the first one gives out. Do you have multiple sets of crockery? You may think it is a hassle now, but it is really a boon in disguise. That way, if your favourite china dish gets broken, you always have a spare ready at hand.
Fashion Forward Ideas
If you have received tons of clothes, you do not necessarily have to start getting rid of them. You can hang on to all those saris and dress materials which you think you will never wear. Who knows, someday you might change your mind. That way, you will have plenty of choice at home when you decide to try out a new and different look. A disclaimer is required here, though: this suggestion is only for those who have plenty of cupboard space to spare. But if you have received a Godrej almirah as one of your wedding gifts, the way most brides do, then space should not be your problem.
Charity begins at home
If you have a real surplus of goods that you do not know what do with, then give them to your household help. They will appreciate even a simple wall mounted clock which you do not have room to put up in your own home.
