How to Buy a Unique and Memorable Wedding Gift

Buying a wedding gift from a registry is an easy way to pick out a gift to take to a wedding. You simply choose items from a list the couple has selected, so you can always be certain your gift will be well liked. Some people, though, like to find something out of the ordinary. Instead of buying just another place setting of china or silverware, many want to give a gift that is special and unique--something the couple will remember for years to come. Here are some ideas for finding unique and memorable wedding gifts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Time
• Spending budget
• Planning

1. Create a spending budget for your gift. Keep your budget in mind while gift shopping. If getting assistance from sales clerks, let them know your budget and usually they will help you find things in that price range.

2. Try shopping for Christmas ornaments and decorations within your budget. Most couples just starting out together don't have many Christmas decorations and may really appreciate getting some unique pieces. Christmas decorations get lovingly packed away and pulled out every year, so the couple may think of you each year while enjoying the decorations.

3. Think about personalizing everyday items. If you buy a sheet set from the registry, have the couple's new initials embroidered on the pillowcases. Initials could also be embroidered on a throw blanket. You could have metal ware like serving sets or serving spoons engraved with initials. Personalization adds a special touch to ordinary items and makes them unique and memorable. Plus, most couples like to have things with their new initials on them.

4. Think about the couple's interests and likes and try finding some local classes in those things that they might enjoy taking together. Many couples might enjoy taking a cooking class together, for example. Buy gift certificates for the classes and wrap them together with a class schedule and description. For cooking classes, you might want to add a set of cooking utensils into the gift box.

5. Look for inexpensive, original artwork in the couple's style. New couple's usually need things for their walls, and getting a unique piece of art may be greatly appreciated.

Tips & Warnings

• Before picking out an unusual and unique gift, be sure you know the couple well enough to determine their likes and dislikes. If you don't know the couple well, then it may be best to buy something off of the registry and just have it personalized.