When you’re in love, you probably know what your partner likes and dislikes, and what gifts they really appreciate. A gift should be about the person themselves, it should deliver the message of love and appreciation for having them in your life. The best part is when the surprise is about to be revealed, the flare begins, and the anticipation builds up. To many of us, that’s the best moment of all; the story that will create a lifetime memory usually lies in the small details around the present and the event details.
Choosing the right gift for a special person can be very challenging. There are a lot of factors to consider, such as the budget, taste, and thinking of alternatives if what you chose didn’t work out. When buying a present for someone you love, a little bit of extra effort is needed to avoid stereotypes or anything they might easily predict. So, do you want to surprise a special someone? Here’s how.
Gather Your Thoughts
In order to pick the right gift for a loved one, you have to gather your thoughts and make a wish list of what they like and the things they enjoy the most. You should include everything, even the smallest details of their preferences. For instance, if that person likes fishing, shopping, or has a passion for cooking, you can get them the fishing rod they’ve always wanted, a voucher in one of their dream shops, or the fancy iron-cast skillet they’ve always dreamt of having. You should give yourself enough time ahead to make your list, check prices, and have enough time if you’re ordering something online. You don’t want to end up receiving the gift after the occasion.
A Gift Has To Be Meaningful and Relatable
When you think of a gift, think of how this person is special to you and try to make it as significant and meaningful as possible. If you share memories together, it would be perfect if the gift is related to one of your greatest memories together. For example, booking a reservation at the place where you first met can be the gift or the place to deliver the gift at. It also can be related to one of the destinations you wanted to visit together and create more memories, like the yacht trip you always wanted to go on, on your next anniversary or summer vacation is one way to create a sentimental experience. Gifts are all about making someone feel special in the best possible way, and if it’s something you can share together, it’s the most ideal way to show you really care.
Turn the Surprise into an Event
Following stereotypes in gift-giving, like making reservations, throwing surprise parties, and wrapping gifts nicely is the last thing you want if you want to stand out and really surprise someone; anyone can do the same. The effort that counts lies in the experience itself – the act of giving and receiving. One thing that really makes the experience unique and unforgettable memory, is the way you deliver the gift to your special someone. Assign the job to the most unexpected person. If there’s an upcoming occasion, the recipient is already expecting a gift from you and is actually waiting and fantasizing about the surprise, creating scenarios and imagining what it’s going to be like. You can think of a different way to deliver the present, like a neighbor that can pretend that the gift was received by mistake.
A Misleading Package
If the surprise gift is for someone who’s really special, then you know what they’d expect from you. To throw them off the trail, wrap your gift in a box that’s labeled or have a picture displayed on the outside of something they really hate, especially when received as a gift. For instance, If your present is a piece of jewelry that they really love, wrap it in a box of one of the home gadgets they dislike the most and even stated before that they have no interest in having. Insist that this person opens the gift while you sit back and enjoy their reaction, and ignore how disappointing and angry, they might seem at first. This moment has to be video documented as it’s something to remember for life.
A gift for a special person needs a lot of preparation and thoughtful thinking. Make a wishlist and write down the best options; it can be something they’ve been eyeing for quite a while or a trip they’ve been dreaming about. Remember it’s not always about the money, the perfect gift doesn’t have to be the most expensive one. Of course, if you have the money go for something more exclusive and indulging, but if you’re low on budget, be more innovative and creative about the process itself, and make it a lasting and meaningful experience.