There is no doubt that choosing a gift for a newlywed couple is one of the most pressing dilemmas for those receiving a wedding invitation. We are well aware that this issue can significantly disrupt your days – and especially your nights. That is why, by popular demand, we have decided to publish an article that will clarify once and for all the present we would like to receive.

In the traditions of the beautiful land where we are getting married, one could find a first solution to the problem: a generous bank transfer. In fact, it is customary for guests to get out of this dilemma by making a concrete – and always appreciated – contribution to the notorious reception hall costs. However, you will soon realise, and we say this in advance, that our party will be a rather modest affair, a mere trifle. We will simply be organising the humble meal that can be made from a few kilos of flour, a few skilled hands (ours, and maybe, why not? Yours too!) and a good deal of elbow grease. Yes, there might be a beer or two, but honestly, I wouldn’t count on it… In fact, we suggest that you arrive a little full, just to avoid the unpleasant soundtrack of rumbling stomachs throughout the evening – hardly the most appropriate ambience for the occasion!

Another lifeline comes from the oldest traditions: since two young people are getting married, it seems only right to help them furnish their new home. And so, as if by magic, trinkets, candlesticks and frying pans pile up in sacks, ready to be stored in the basement, waiting for their turn to be passed on to future heirs (perhaps children, but more likely the next newlyweds). Well, while we appreciate the value of this admirable custom, we must be honest with you once again. Our home is just a tiny little place – you might even call it a nest – and it’s so cosy that we have no intention of changing it. So even if you wanted to give us something useful for the house, you’d have to give us a new house first – because there’s simply no room for anything else in ours!

So here we are again. What on earth can be a gift for those two?! Symbolic little tokens? Lovingly scented notes? Tiny homemade creations? …

Perhaps the Key has been closer than we thought all along – perhaps we have been looking too far. If we look closely, we’ll see so many incredible friends preparing to organise their time to make a long journey to a land that is far away for most of you. We’ll see all these people packing not just clothes and toiletries, but their smiles and eagerness to celebrate with us, their presence and attention, their memories of moments shared with us, their unique personalities and affection – each one different, each one essential to this very special day. Look at how many things are for us, how many gifts. Would you really add more? Is there anything more we could ask for? We truly believe there isn’t.

So here it is the only gift we would like: come and celebrate with us!