Unique Wedding Gifts

Consider this: spas, hair salons, fashion designers, bridal shops, etc. have long been a normal part in preparing you for the Big Day of getting married- may it be a straight, or gay wedding.


So why not include striking art into your list of unique, elegant & memorable wedding gifts for the couple's new, contemporary home?


Much of today's art reflect on aspects of ourselves - it depicts what we like, feelings with which we can sympathize with, or concepts that ring true with our intellects. The overwhelming majority of people really like art and would want to give it, or receive it, if they found something really nice that they felt comfortable about buying. People want fabulous, colouful paintings that energizes their living space and reminds them of the idea of passion, not passion itself. So it is really no surprise that this simple lifestyle and home improvement is so important nowadays, when these things are perceived to be elitists and expensive.

However, when it comes to choosing a perfect artistic gift for the bride & groom, people are often at loss of where to start looking and are afraid to set foot inside either a contemporary, or traditional art gallery. Hardly anyone dares to impulse buy from artists they've never met, or whose work they are experiencing for the first time over the internet. They know what they like, but naturally, they prefer to see the artwork in the flesh before they make a decision to buy. In the end, most people opt for modestly priced decorative gifts, or even bargains, instead of buying a beautiful, original work of art that the people they'll give it to will cherish and enjoy forever.

So here is what you can do about it?

First of all, you should buy art because you, or the receiver loves it! If its value grows, that's just a bonus. Buying art is a touchy feely business, so check out any opportunities to go to private views and Artist's Open Houses - it's fun and you never know what you are going to discover. Art needn't be expensive. An exhibition is a great place to lose yourself and browse and enjoy the work without being obliged to buy anything straight away. Before buying a piece of art sleep on it if you can - it should have some sort of longevity and it needs to be personal to you. And finally, if it's meant to be yours, then you feel this spontaneous passion for it and keep thinking about it. That's when you need to get in touch with the artist!

You can view her complete portfolio online at www.annett-bank.co.uk
or contact the artist at: info@annett-bank.co.uk