There are many different approaches to buying gifts for weddings nowadays. Some couples organise a list and place it with a specific shop so that way you know that you are definitely buying something that they will like. Other couples may have already have set up home and sometimes they state 'no gifts' or indicate a charity that they would like some money to go to. Sometimes they could be doing with some cash and welcome a cheque but lovely gifts - large or just a small token can add to the whole celebration of a union of two people.

I usually always try to buy a gift unless it is really clear that this would not be appreciated and it is fun shopping for gifts in the West End - even for the couples who have everything.

Here are some of my favourite shops for where you can find great gifts and where I have found many very well received wedding presents:

• Galletly and Tubbs 431 Great Western Road (next to Kelvinbridge Underground), Glagow G4 9JA Telephone:00 44 (0)141 357 1001. This has often been my first port of call when looking for a special gift for the newly weds. You will have no trouble choosing from their beautiful displays of home accessories sourced from Paris and beyond. Fantastic lighting, ceramics and delightful little minders to accompany that cheque. Watch out for their new interiors furniture shop opening soon at Kelvinbridge. (Due to open October/November 2007).
• The Nancy Smillie Shop 53 Cresswell Street, Glasgow G12 8AE. Tel: 0141 334 424. One of the West End's most delightful shops with an array of wonderful ceramics, glassware, lighting, some great furniture and art. Also some fabulous jewellery if you are looking for a little something for yourself or something personal for the bride.
• Christo's Glasgow
  595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8HX
  Telephone: 0141 579 0004 - wonderful gallery and gifts. Why not arrange for the couple to choose from Christo's fabulous selection of original art by artists based in Scotland. (Thinking future heirlooms). They even have some funky same sex civil celebration cards.

Or you could call on the services of KAS Interior Decorators - how lovely to return from your honeymoon to a newly decorated room, conservatory or landscaped garden.

There are no end of choices and I will be adding to this list.
If you have a great shop or any ideas for shopping for wedding gifts please email Pat Just a little flavour of what the shops in Glasgow West End have to offer in the way of gifts and home accessories.