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Wedding Gifts with a Personal Touch

In this age of gift certificates or gift cards, it sometimes seems that the obvious choice for a wedding gift is a gift card from the happy couple’s store of choice. With a little thought, however, you can find a great present that truly reflects your affection for the newlyweds.

One great option for a wedding gift is a handcrafted gift celebrating the new marriage.  If you’ve got a special talent such as woodworking or needlework, you can create a personalized gift to commemorate the wedding. For gift givers whose talents don’t allow them to give a handcrafted gift, a personalized gift isn’t out of the question.  Local artists can often be commissioned to create a special item for the newly married couple.  

Another great way to give a present with special meaning to the newlyweds is to collaborate with other family members or friends to increase your purchasing power.  Perhaps a group of friends from work could join together to purchase a small dining set.  Or maybe the bridal party could split the cost of a weekend vacation for the bride and groom.  Wedding gift givers investing in large gifts should take special care to chose a gift suited to the bride and groom’s tastes.  The impact of a large gift would be greatly decreased by giving a couple who preferred modern styles an antique sofa table.

A gift of a new experience is also a nice gift for new couples.  For adventurous newlyweds showers, you might consider purchasing tickets for the local racecar driving experience or a hot air balloon ride.  More refined newly weds might be more suited to tickets to a musical or museum.  Whichever event you choose, by considering the likes and dislikes of the new couple, you can be certain that you’ll be providing them with a special day together.

Finally, one other way to select a special gift for a newlywed couple in your life is simply to examine their gift registry.  Often, when looking at the items the couple has added to their registry, you will find that a specific item will hold special meaning for you and the bride or groom.  Maybe you know that the bride has always equated having her first piece of crystal with being elegant.  By choosing that special dish from the bridal registry, you’ve shown that you remember conversations you’ve had with the bride in the past regarding her view of elegance.  

Choosing a wedding gift with a personal feeling doesn’t have to be difficult.  By taking stock in your talents, investing a little thought, and consulting with friends and family, you will find that the perfect wedding gift is the one that shows you care. 

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