Way back when, the traditional wedding list could be guessed in its entirety by friends and family before even seeing the list. From kettles to pans to iron’s ‘The List’ comprised of everything the happy couple needed to set up home.

Nowadays the ‘traditional’ list is a thing of the past. The vast majority of couples live together before even getting engaged so though the odd Le Creuset casserole dish might appear on the list, couples by and large are already kitted out for married life.

A new age of list is upon us with even the Nintendo Wii creeping into the top 10 of ‘must have’ wedding gifts. Silver photo frames have been replaced by digital frames and kettles have been replaced by Nespresso Coffee Makers. 

Selfless couples are jumping on the celeb bandwagon and opting out of lists completely by requesting charitable donations for needy causes! Others are being more practical and asking for contributions to honeymoons and houses and even new baby funds.

At the end of the day the list is only a guide! No member of the congregation is contractually obliged to buy a gift and at MBS we are sure that no matter how big or small your gift will be very much appreciated by the blushing bride and groom!

MBS x