Gift-giving is a long-standing tradition especially in India, where people give gifts to each for life’s milestones and celebrations. Gifting is a way to express appreciation and gratitude. When it comes to weddings, the wedded couple is of course showered with gifts from the loved ones. But they also need to prepare wedding return gifts to give their guests—people who took the time out to be there on their special day.

There are many items that you can give as wedding return gifts and it’s because of this wide variety that choosing the right items can be a bit challenging. The key is to remember that return gifts are supposed to make your guests feel honored and special for having been a part of your wedding celebration. They can pretty much be anything, from personalized items to religious sculptures all the way to sweets and chocolates. Here are some points that you should keep in mind when buying wedding return gifts that will appeal to everyone on your guest list:

1. Go for practical items that you think your guests will be able to use. If you really want to give decorative items, make sure that they are truly beautiful and worthy of display.

2. Why not buy a handful of extra special items for your nearest and dearest? You can also go for meaningful or symbolic items—especially for guests whom you have an emotional connection with. These gifts can be different from the wedding return gifts you will give everyone else.

3. It’s also ideal to buy return gifts that are culturally significant. For instance, you can give pooja gift items such as sculptures and paintings.

4. Before you make any purchase at all, make sure that you have already explored the market and seen a wide range of options. It’s ideal to look for wedding return gifts in online shops since these stores often have a huge selection of various items.