Wedding Gift Ideas - 5 Gift Cards That Make Great Wedding Gifts

When it comes to picking a wedding gift, the choices can be overwhelming. As a result, a lot of people play it safe by getting something off the couple’s registry list. Until recently, giving gift cards as a wedding present was considered impersonal, but with the increasing acceptance of gift cards, together with the growing selection of gift card packaging ideas available, people are beginning to take a second look at gift cards as a way of giving a wedding gift that is different.

Airline and Hotel gift cards make great wedding presents because they offer the newly weds an opportunity to take memorable trips together even after the honeymoon is over (and they will forever remember you for it). When choosing an airline gift card, buy a card from an airline that flies to many domestic and international destinations. This will ensure that your recipients have a wide selection on where to go. Similarly, choose a hotel chain with a large network of domestic and international hotels. In addition, beware of gift card fees and expiration, as they limit your recipient’s ability to choose when they want to travel.

Below are five airline and hotel wedding gift card ideas that will make you stand out long after the toasters and blenders offered by others have been tossed.

American Airlines: American Airlines gift cards can be purchased at the company’s website or by calling 1-800-677-9555. They are also available at many supermarkets and drug stores. American Airlines gift cards can be redeemed for flights on American Airlines to over 250 cities in 40 countries.

US Airways: US Airways gift cards can be purchased at the company’s website or by calling 800-428-4322. They are also available at many supermarkets and drug stores. US Airways gift cards can be redeemed for travel to over 230 domestic and international destinations.

Marriott Hotels: Marriott gift cards can be purchased online or at many supermarkets and drug stores. They can also be purchased over the phone by calling 1-800-813-4438. Marriott gift cards can be redeemed at more than 2,900 hotels in the United States and 67 countries, including leading brands like Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, and The Ritz-Carlton.

Bed and Breakfast: Bedandbreakfast.com gift cards can be purchased online and are redeemable at nearly 4,000 bed and breakfasts. In addition, unlike other hotel gift cards, you can use the gift card to make reservations online at BedandBreakfast.com.

Best Western: Best Western gift cards can be purchased online, at popular supermarkets and drug stores, or by calling 1-877-227-3288. They can be purchased in various currencies or units and can be redeemed at participating Best Western Hotels worldwide.