Finding the perfect gift for a lady in your life can be a tricky task – let alone getting all the other components right! Whether it’s a thoughtful thank you gift, a brilliant birthday present or something for your anniversary, take things up a notch by perfecting the entire gift-giving experience.
Below, our experts cover five simple steps to help you find, wrap and present the perfect gift for women.
1. Find the perfect gift for the occasion
Arguably one of the hardest steps, your first task is finding the perfect gift! Use our gift finder to explore gifts by occasion, relationship length and budget – we’ll give you a large selection of generous gifts to choose from.
2. Explore add-on gifts
If you’re traditionally a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolate kind of gift-giver, why break the habit of a lifetime? A beautiful bouquet or hand-crafted chocolates can go alongside your thoughtful present.
3. Perfect your gift wrapping
Occasion and size-dependent, the way you present your gift can make or break the recipient’s experience. Sure, a gift bag is nice, but thoughtful gift wrapping with quality wrapping paper and a ribbon to boot can add a touch of luxury. If you’ve got a gift that’s awkward to wrap, use a cardboard box for the dual purpose of easy wrapping and keeping it a surprise!
4. Craft a thoughtful message
This is the step that truly enhances the experience for your gift recipient. Whether it’s a one-liner on a gift tag or a couple of paragraphs on a card, a handwritten message to accompany the gift will make the experience more meaningful and will show how much thought, effort and time have gone into finding their perfect present.
5. Set the atmosphere
Finally, create the right atmosphere. Having someone else deliver a cardboard Amazon box to their office won’t cut it! Light some candles, play some music and feel free to pour a glass of something to celebrate. Setting the tone can transform the recipient’s experience.
As an easy example, imagine gifting someone a leather-bound journal. Yes, you could just give it to them unwrapped, or you write a short note, wrap it beautifully and give them the wrapped journal alongside a glass of bubbles and some chocolates. These easy steps truly enhance the experience and make it a lot more special.
Whatever the occasion, our gift-gifting experts are here to help you make your mind up and select the perfect gift for the lady in your life. And, we’ll save the date for you! Simply give us your email address and key dates (such as birthdays and anniversaries) and we’ll send you a reminder alongside some tailored gift suggestions each year.
At What Women Want, we’re a search engine and one-stop shop that can give you the perfect gift recommendations in under 30 seconds! With add-ons such as flowers and chocolates available too, you don’t have to break the habit of a lifetime. Instead, treat her to something she really wants and present it thoughtfully with our top tips.