Wedding Blog

It’s that time of year again when the Christmas presents are stacking up and things need to be wrapped. But regardless of whether the present is for the holidays, a birthday, a shower, or a wedding day thank you for your bridal party, wrapping techniques are standard.

I love wrapping presents! I think it’s because I love receiving gifts that are beautifully and perfectly wrapped and I like to pass that on to others, assuming they feel the same way. Similar to how an invitation sets the tone for an event, gift wrap establishes my expectations for what is inside the packaging. And I think going an extra step to make the present look good makes the recipient feel special.

I know it’s the thought that counts, but which of these do you think your bridesmaids would rather receive? A present wrapped in a Walmart shopping bag?

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At lease they used a cute bow, right?

Or something like this?

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Wrapping a pretty present is easy. Check out this tutorial:

From my experience, a combination of patience and the right tools makes all the difference. Some of my favorites wrapping supplies include:

Hallmark wrapping paper

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This is a favorite of mine because it has a grid printed on the back, making it easy to cut a straight line. Also, this paper is the perfect thickness––sturdy enough to hold its shape, but not so thick and stiff that it doesn’t fold well around odd shaped items. They also have self-adhesive wrapping paper. I’ve never used it, but it looks pretty cool.

Scotch Gift Wrap Cutter

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I just bought one of these this year and it’s well worth the $5 I paid for it. It is so much easier and faster to use than scissors when cutting across an entire sheet of wrapping paper.

Scotch GiftWrap Tape.

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I like this tape because it blends well into the gift wrap. If you wanted to go with the ‘no tape showing’ look, pick up some double-sided tape or use a glue gun.

Other must-haves for wrapping include:

• Tissue paper. Just like the paint on your walls, color is always more fun than white.
• Ribbon. If wrapping paper were a dress, ribbon would be the sparkly necklace. Whether you use curling or satin, a coordinating ribbon can really dress up the package.
• Scissors. A good sharp pair that is used only for cutting paper is best.
• Gift tags. I love the ones at Hallmark because they coordinate with the wrapping paper, but sometimes I’ll make my own out of scrapbook paper and card stock.

When it comes to wrapping presents, do you enjoy it or dread it?