We all know the tendency for the bride and groom to be feasted with gifts galore. Quite often, though, they return the favour by feasting the gift-givers with gifts of their own.

In the edible department this might take the form of chocolates or sugar-coated almonds.

In the transient form, it might be buttonholes or corsages.

When the couple decide to make it a lasting memento of their wedding day, it could be anything.

Similar gift-giving is appearing at Baby Naming ceremonies. Obviously the baby is inundated with all sorts of good things. From the Godparents it might be a bracelet which is placed on the baby