While most of us take a vacation in June, and celebrate the onset of summer, others will be getting married.

June, it seems is the most popular month to be married, and there are myriad weddings taking place every single day of that month.

The tradition of June brides began long ago in Britain, when the royalty celebrations of the races at Ascot also meant that the new debutantes, the most desirable of ladies from the wealthiest of families were “coming out”.

They were presented at court in June to the most wealthy and handsome men, and after a year long engagement would be married twelve months later, again in June.

The biggest question for the family, friends and neighbours when faced with a wedding is always, what they should get the bride and groom as a wedding gift.

For nearly a hundred years, stores have found away to solve this dilemma, with registries to help the groom and his lady assist people with their decision about bridal gifts.

The registry was developed to aid in cutting down on returns and duplicate gift. Glass has always been among the most popular gift for any couple in any time period.

In the depression era, and running into the fifties, Depression glass was considered the gift of choice for a bride to be. As time moved on and money became more plentiful, the companies who produced elegant glassware became the gift to give.

Serving pieces often included individual salts and icier bowls, several size pitchers, covered cheese dishes and footed individual cheese plates, a multitude of serving type bowls and platters.

Decorative items might include a wide range of flower vases, ashtrays and boxes. Some few odd unusual items such as a clock, hurricane lamps and a mirror were also among those offerings recommended for the bride of this period.

Todays bride will register for tableware, china and crystal stemware, again, glassware is still considered the perfect gift for a new couple just starting out.

So lift your glass in salute to the bride and groom. And remember to purchase a set to give as the perfect wedding gift for any newlywed couple.