Prized picks of Mumbai: Exclusive wedding gifts

So you wish to send your friend a special something as a wedding gift? Something that is a class apart, something that he will cherish with his loved one? Cue in to prized picks.

For fine-life enthusiasts, wine baskets from Indigo Deli make a cool statement unto themselves. You can even have one delivered to the honeymoon suite. An ensemble like this comes complete with sparkling wine, sumptuous pate and delicious cheesy nibbles.

Based on your wallet size you can choose a whole lot of inclusions for the hamper: designer linen, elegant flutes or tequila shooters, imported liquor, gourmet cheese, and choicest caviar. Swathed in rippling satin ribbons and accompanied with freshly cut flowers, the hamper is sure to delight the bridal couple.

Exclusivity shines. That is why customised wedding stationery appeals. Something that your friend can utilise effectively while sending out thank-you notes or informal letters to all her guests after the pheras. Personal stationery is a real useful gift most people need, but never get around to getting done themselves. Add to that the joy of the bridal couple on seeing their names together on a piece of writing paper, a note or a card.

So gift the newly-weds personalised letterheads in specific colour schemes, encased in suave leather folders, tied with rippling satin ribbons or wrapped up in soft golden tissue. Dial Samit Madan (9820059976), Vivek Sahni (9810157770 / 9312261715) or Neha Sharma (9881149445).

Gift a beautiful storytelling record of your best friend's wedding to him or her. Something timeless that makes for a wonderful collection of memories. Wedding portraits come the closest to this: they show how stunning s/he looked and felt on the big day and make for a perfect gift.

Photographer Parikshit Suri (9867189997 / 9322403334) has perfected the art of clicking stellar wedding portraits, far removed from the staid shots with deadpan faces amidst glitzy backdrops. Let him freeze the moment and you’ll have a discerning friend appreciating the fine nuances of the result.

Bet you are cooing in delight already.