Group gifting ideas

Honeymoons and experiences

If you’ve got a bucket list destination on your mind, register for it through our honeymoon fund. Together with Classic Travel, we bring couples the option to pick and choose their dream destinations. Check out some options below for your exotic escapes. We even work with some local favorites to bring you some great options closer to home.

Classic Travel Gift Card | 150,00

Romantic Two Nights Stay at Lunuganga, Full Board | For 2

Three Months of Dates | The Romance Edition | A Date Per Month

Appliances

And now for the Pièce de resistance, our amazing range of appliances, from KitchenAid, Smeg, Dyson and local brands such as Abans and singer we now have the option to cater to your finer tastes and help you set up your home with the best appliances and gadgets.

Dyson V8 Slim Fluffy Stick and Handheld Vacuum

Singer Gas Burner & Electric Oven (62 L)

KitchenAid Artisan 4.8L Stand Mixer | Empire Red

What is the Wedding Registry All About?

A wedding registry is a carefully curated list of gifts chosen by the couple to help guests select presents that they genuinely want or need. Think of it as a wish list created by the couple, making it easier for guests to choose meaningful gifts. It’s like a personalized shopping guide that ensures your gift will be appreciated.

Is It Necessary to Follow the Registry?

While following the registry isn’t mandatory, it’s highly recommended. A wedding registry simplifies the gift-giving process for guests. It eliminates the guesswork and ensures that you’re giving a gift that aligns with the couple’s preferences and needs. Plus, it prevents the possibility of multiple guests giving the same gift, making your contribution unique and valuable.

How Does a Registry Work for Guests?

Using a wedding registry is a breeze. The couple typically selects a retailer or an online platform to host their registry. They then compile a list of items they’d love to receive. These items can vary widely, ranging from kitchen appliances to home decor, and even experiences like spa treatments or romantic dinners. Once the registry is set up, the couple shares the link with their guests, making it simple for you to browse and select a gift.

Is It Considered Rude to Use a Registry?

Not at all! Contrary to any misconceptions, using a wedding registry is a courteous and considerate choice. The couple has created the registry to assist their guests in selecting gifts that are meaningful to them. By using the registry, you’re respecting their wishes and making the gift-giving process more convenient for everyone involved.

What Should You Choose from the Registry?

When deciding what to choose from the registry, consider the couple’s needs and interests. Whether they’re setting up their first home or looking forward to memorable experiences together, the registry will offer a range of options. Selecting a gift from the registry ensures that your present is something the couple truly desires, making it a meaningful contribution to their journey.

In conclusion, a wedding registry is not only a practical tool for the couple but also a helpful guide for wedding guests. It ensures that your gift is thoughtful and aligns with the couple’s preferences. Using the registry simplifies the gift-giving process, allowing you to celebrate the couple’s special day with a heartfelt and appreciated gift.

What is the Wedding Registry All About?

A wedding registry is a carefully curated list of gifts chosen by the couple to help guests select presents that they genuinely want or need. Think of it as a wish list created by the couple, making it easier for guests to choose meaningful gifts. It’s like a personalized shopping guide that ensures your gift will be appreciated.

Is It Necessary to Follow the Registry?

While following the registry isn’t mandatory, it’s highly recommended. A wedding registry simplifies the gift-giving process for guests. It eliminates the guesswork and ensures that you’re giving a gift that aligns with the couple’s preferences and needs. Plus, it prevents the possibility of multiple guests giving the same gift, making your contribution unique and valuable.

How Does a Registry Work for Guests?

Using a wedding registry is a breeze. The couple typically selects a retailer or an online platform to host their registry. They then compile a list of items they’d love to receive. These items can vary widely, ranging from kitchen appliances to home decor, and even experiences like spa treatments or romantic dinners. Once the registry is set up, the couple shares the link with their guests, making it simple for you to browse and select a gift.

Is It Considered Rude to Use a Registry?

Not at all! Contrary to any misconceptions, using a wedding registry is a courteous and considerate choice. The couple has created the registry to assist their guests in selecting gifts that are meaningful to them. By using the registry, you’re respecting their wishes and making the gift-giving process more convenient for everyone involved.

In conclusion, a wedding registry is not only a practical tool for the couple but also a helpful guide for wedding guests. It ensures that your gift is thoughtful and aligns with the couple’s preferences. Using the registry simplifies the gift-giving process, allowing you to celebrate the couple’s special day with a heartfelt and appreciated gift.

Q: Is it rude to have a wedding registry?

Absolutely not, wedding registries are gaining popularity all over Asia with India becoming one of the biggest markets for wedding registries. Even in Sri Lanka couples have been sharing “no boxed gifts” notes along with their invitations for years. Therefore, what may feel a little presumptuous to you is a huge relief for your guests.

We have made the entire experience seamless by providing them an easy online platform to browse through and select an item of your choosing. By making sure you register for items and experiences you need and would treasure for a lifetime would help your guests gift you something they know you would like and value to start your life as newlyweds.

Pro tip: ask for things that excite you and would reuse for years to come.

When starting your own wedding registry, always be sure to add a few items simply because you would love to have them. Special dinners with your love, or an experience such as a golf lesson or a luxury holiday that you might not indulge in for yourself. Feel free to add these “love to have” items on to your list along with your home necessities to make sure your registry experience is an absolute pleasure from start to finish. And if you are already sharing a home or going to live with your parents for some time, register for more experiences or a honeymoon fund full of amazing getaways!

Q: When should I register?

Its up to you really, but we recommend singing up with us as soon as you get engaged and take the time to curate a list of gifts you would truly love to receive. We would recommend making your list visible to guests as soon as you share your invitations out which is about 3 months prior to your wedding.

But incase you missed that deadline, its never too late! Sign up with us and spread the word on your registry through friends and family so that your guests can discover your registry and get you the gifts you would really love.

Pro tip: add enough gifts to add to your registry.

We think it’s best to add as many gifts from as many different price points as possible to give your guests a wide choice to choose from and to be respectful of everyone’s budget. While we don’t recommend only choosing the highest priced items on the list, our handy “pool-in” option gives your guests to opt to pool in or a higher priced item with their family or a group of friends so be sure to add those in too!

Q: Should we include wedding registry details on our invitations?

100% yes. Once you’ve decided on your registry items feel free to share it with your wedding guests. We have a handy list of options for your wedding registry right here. You can also add it to your wedding website if you are creating one. Spread the word! It’s perfectly acceptable wedding registry etiquette to include gift list information on your invites and wedding website.

Pro tip: involve your partner.

Remember this is a joint gift list, and the start of your lives together. Even though your partner may not be interested in glasses or kitchenware, he or she may enjoy the array of experiences and getaways we have on offer so include them in this and make it a fun date night of future planning.

Q: what if my family is uncomfortable with purchasing gifts online?

Well, we have a support team in place to assist anyone over the phone and will help them purchase the gifts in a way that is comfortable to them.

Pro Tip: Give our team a call, and we will guide you through the entire process, you can add a little note on your registry announcement and let your guests know we are happy help with their older guests by calling them and guiding them through the entire process.

Q: is it rude to ask for honeymoon contributions?

While we wouldn’t recommend asking for cash outright, a great way to bypass that is by including vouchers for the Silver Aisle honeymoon fund in partnership with classic travel. Its Sri Lanka’s one and only honeymoon fund catering to trips both within Sri Lanka and destinations around the world.

Pro tip: remember to thank your guests!

Well, we couldn’t write an article on wedding registry etiquette without talking about thank you notes! Be sure to share your appreciation with a handwritten note of thanks and show guests that you truly value their contribution to your happily ever after!

Asking for what you want is sometimes easier said than done and may be uncomfortable for most, but our team at Silver Aisle is here to guide you and provide you will all the information and guidance you need to feel happy and comfortable throughout this process.

Our in-house quality assurance team goes above and beyond to ensure that the florals ordered through our website gets delivered in pristine condition, looking exactly as the photograph depicts it to be.

Firstly, we only work with the finest florists in Colombo. Their florals are not only superior in quality, but they also value aesthetic as much as we do. 

Secondly, prior to any order being dispatched, we’re sent a photograph of the product and we ensure it meets our standards––if we feel it doesn’t, we have the vendor alter and change the arrangement until it does (we will never send out a product that we would not like to receive ourselves.).

Next, our in-house team of chauffeurs  send us an additional video of the product at the point of collection for a final round of quality checking. Those same incredible in-house chauffeurs then carefully deliver the florals to your loved ones home in perfect condition, and ensure to double check the recipients details prior to handing it over. 

Our collections are curated with occasions in mind, and our founder has created an edit on her favourite florals for each occasion.

Nothing screams birthday love like pastel coloured, whimsical florals. A perfect occasion to have fun with colour and opt for an arrangement that are on the riskier side. My three top picks would be:

The Paloma––a one of a kind piece created using Boegen Villa.  A flower endemic to our island yet rarely used in arrangements. It’s vibrant colours, soft texture, and stunning contrast with its Ratan base will be one to remember.

The Athena––a little friendlier on the wallet,  Athena is bold yet soft in its pastel colours and is a winner for any occasion.

The Harper––my personal favourite to gift. While being both affordable and chic, the Harper is truly the gift that keeps giving. If taken care of well, the flowers will re-bloom and can remain a staple in your loved ones home for years to come (PS––it’s my grandmothers favourite gift to receive. She takes amazing care of her plant and it has since re-bloomed thrice).

For other Birthday gifts, click here

Anniversaries

Say it with roses. Silver Aisle boasts a wide array of stunning rose arrangements––from Parisian inspired rose boxes to whimsical mixed arrangements. My favourites include:

Here’s Looking At Your Kid

A Bucket of Roses

For other Anniversary gifts, click here

I’m Sorry

It’s the thought that counts, and we have a few options that are eligible for same-day-delivery (never wait to say that you’re sorry!) so your loved one comes around that much sooner! Another plus is that a complimentary note card can be included in all your gifts, and we will ensure your apology is beautifully conveyed. Our top picks are:

A simple joyful bouquet of autumn hued blooms

Subtle yet stunning, this orchid can be delivered within the day

Condolences

For the occasions where words don’t suffice, select from our range of our condolences florals.

You will never go wrong with white florals––timeless, peaceful, and respectful.

For something more subdued:

However, we have had occasions where condolence florals similar to the ones below were gifted––vibrant, eclectic, and bold, chosen specifically by their loved ones to celebrate those who lived their lives on their own terms, drenched in colour and life.

Thank you

Our favourite ways to say thank you:

Simple, thoughtful, and beautiful

For a little extra colour, opt for Rosalie

For other Thank you gifts, click here

Make a statement

We, at Silver Aisle, know how to make a statement, and there is nothing more we enjoy as much as helping you make one too. Bold in colour, large in size, and unbiasedly fun to look at, your loved one will undoubtedly be speechless to receive any of these beauties.

Apply named the showstopper, she will make you stop and stare

The Garden of Love, looks even more stunning in person

Would like to get more inspo? Browse through our entire floral section here

Convenience

Like other well-reputed e-commerce platform, especially during the pandemic era, we enable the purchase of products to be quick, efficient, all while providing customers with unparalleled choice across multiple product categories, that they may purchase from the comport and safety of their own home

This is evident by the staggering 50% growth e-commerce platforms experiences from 2019 

Quality and Reliability

With a rise in e-commerce platforms comes a greater need for accountability when it comes to quality––and brands that provide consistently high quality items and take great care in the products that are dispatched will not only observe a loyal clientele but a growing.

Choice

Customers are no longer limited in their choices––they no longer have to select either just flowers, or just a cake, but rather, they can bundle together multiple products and have them delivered all together.

Browse through the various product categories are customers have access to through Silver Aisle

Florals

A perfect gift for any occasion. Silver Aisle has curated their stunning collection by collaborating with a select few vendors who all value quality and beauty as much as we do. From timeless rose boxes, to exotic arrangements that are truly unique to our paradise island, to stunning orchids in hand-painted pots that last for months (and are truly a gift that keeps on giving), we offer something for everyone. The best part? Select florals are eligible for same-day delivery.

Browse through our entire floral collection here

Cakes and Desserts

“Too pretty to eat”––a phrase we hear all too often when it comes to our delectable selection of sweet treats. The caveat? They taste even better than they look, and that’s saying something. From the most gorgeous buttercream floral cakes, to pastel-hued meringues, to classic triple-tiered cakes, our selection makes a perfect gift for birthdays, a warm thank you, or even an I Love You.

Browse through our entire sweet treats collection here

Experiences

We’re a generation who value memories above all else, because nothing is more valuable than time well spent–– this is why our experiential gifts have undoubtedly been one of our most popular offerings.

For those looking to gift a loved one a fun time, our boozy experiences will not only provide a loved one a night to remember (or, to not remember #iykyk) but are all exclusive to Silver Aisle and cannot be found anywhere else. Customers may select from Single Malt, Gin, and Wine tastings, to interactive mixology masterclasses.

For those looking for a more wholesome afternoon, our pottery experience, art experience, and jewellery design experience will help unleash your creativity.

For someone looking to spoil their loved one, we have a variety of self-love experiences: a glowup by the talented Prabath Gamage, a hair experience like no other by the one and only Vasantha De Silva, the opportunity to design your own jewellery pieces, and of course, a range of massages and facials from Sothys Colombo and Senses Spa at Kingsbury.

The details of the experience will be hand-delivered to your loved one in a beautifully gift-wrapped gift card, and are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Browse through our experiences here

Dining

The way to anyones heart is through their belly, and our dining packages offer just that. We work with only the most sought-after restaurants in Colombo––some fine dining, the others contemporary and elusively trendy. You may gift a loved one a dinner experience at Rare Bar and Kitchen by Uga Escapes, Monsoon Colombo, Virticle by Jetwing, London Grill, The Lagoon, The SteakBar at Kingsbury, Tenku at Kingsbury, Tintagel Colombo, and 1864 (launching soon!)

All our dining packages offer specially curated courses by the head chef, so your loved ones will enjoy a blind-tasting of sorts, adding both mystery and excitement to their experience.

The details of the experience will be hand-delivered to your loved one in a beautifully gift-wrapped gift card, and are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Browse through our dining experiences here

Getaways

Dad of 22 years

Each one of your children is unique. Celebrate the differences and parent accordingly. 

Dad of 20 years

 Make sure you are the first person they call when they get into trouble – you need to have a relationship no matter what it is that they can come to you. Understand that this trust doesn’t come overnight. 

Dad of 22 years

 You can be a father at any age – don’t let that stop you

Dad of 20 years

 Your teenagers need space to grow and experiment – their challenges are different from what you may have faced. PS – mood swings come and go don’t take it personally 

Dad of 35 years

Changing diapers is not a chore but a privilege.

Dad of 20 years

There has to be one voice from both parents – there can’t be a variation in the voice when it comes to parenting 

Dad of 22 years

Family time is precious. Sharing a meal together regularly can work wonders.

Father of 19 years

FBe present in the moment. Don’t spend time worrying about other things – it can ruin precious moments with your kids.

Dad of 25 years

Trust your instincts. Don’t compare your parenting style with others – you know your children best.

Dad of 19 years

Stay healthy; your kids need you.

Dad of 24 years

Each child in a family is unique, and when they are treated that way, they blossom. It’s like the fingers of your hand, each belong to the same but hand.. but are different.