Buying a wedding present can be a difficult task. Gone are the days when the bride and groom live with their parents until their wedding day, so need to furnish and accessorize their new marital home. In which case a slow cooker, cutlery or crockery set would have been a great choice.

Nope, these days the happy couple have usually lived together for many years, there may even be a few kids thrown into the mix, so they will most likely have accumulated everything they need and a new household appliance will likely find its way to the re-gift pile or Gumtree.

When looking for that perfect gift, if you don’t want to give money, you may have to think outside the box.

We’ve put together a few ideas to get the imagination going:

1. A Framed photograph or painting of the church or beach where they are getting married:

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You can often find prints on line or local artists may be able to accommodate. Make it extra special by personalizing with the date and names of the newlyweds.

2. A Couples Spa Day

Planning a wedding can be very stressful and hectic, once the furore is over and the honey moon concluded, the couple can have a momentary feeling of sadness, like there is nothing to look forward to. What a lovely surprise to see they have a spa day to enjoy! To relax, recharge and rewind. Who doesn’t love to be pampered!?

3. A stunning keepsake box:

After the wedding, it’s lovely to have all of the keepsakes stored safely in a personalized box. Things like an invitation, wedding favor, confetti, speeches, table plan, menu and photographs can all be stored together, perfect to reminisce about the magical day:

4. A Custom neon sign

This one can seem a little off the wall (or rather on the wall!) But these are really on trend at the moment. From Love hearts and soppy quotes to song lyrics and initials, a customized wedding neon sign would definitely be a hit.

This one can seem a little off the wall (or rather on the wall!) But these are really on trend at the moment. From Love hearts and soppy quotes to song lyrics and initials, a customized wedding neon sign would definitely be a hit.

5. A Gourmet Hamper:

You can either choose a voucher so the bride and groom can choose their own goodies or purchase a premade option. Either way, I’m sure this is a gift that will be delightfully received and ideally devoured as the love birds sit and watch their happy moments on DVD.

Pretty posh movie snacks!

There are many thoughtful gifts that you can choose, often the bride and groom may opt for a gift registry or have a wishing well for monetary gifts, (If they are having an international honey moon, foreign currency can be a nice gesture) but if not, try to do a little research on what the perfect gift would mean to them. There is no bigger compliment than seeing your gift being used and loved year after year.

By Clare

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Wine Glasses

Everyone loves wine glasses, and your guests will love to receive these items that have been engraved with your new family name, your first names or your wedding date. Consider different styles, such as stemless wine glasses, for unique flair.

Lip Palm

Men and women alike can use lip balm to moisturize dry lips, and you can purchase personalized lip balm in a wide range of flavors and colors. The label on these lip balm packages can be customized with details about your wedding, a special image or something else that is relevant to your big day.

Playing Cards

If you are a fun-loving couple, you may consider giving your guests themed playing cards as a gift. These cards can be used often by those who receive them. When you personalize them with details about your wedding, your guests will remember your big event fondly each time they play with the cards.

Sunscreen

If you are planning an outdoor wedding, such as in a courtyard or at a beach, your guests may appreciate a thoughtful wedding gift of sunscreen in a customized bottle. Many of your guests may not have thought about bringing or applying sunscreen, so this gift can be used and appreciated immediately.

Personal Apparel

Another idea is to purchase personal apparel and customize it. For example, for the guys, you can purchase neckties that are monogrammed with their names or the date of the event from tiescustom.com.au. For the ladies, monogrammed scarves or hair ribbons can be purchased.

These are just a few of the many gift ideas available for you to consider for your wedding day. The gifts that you give your guests will thank them for attending your wedding and celebrating your special day with you, and they also can serve as a reminder to them of the day that is so meaningful to you. Consider these or other personalized wedding favors as gifts for your guests.

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Beautiful Artwork For Their Home

Couples who are newly married often find themselves in the position of needing to decorate their living space, so why not get your friends some quality artwork that they can use to get this proces started? Artwork is a great gift idea that not many people consider for newlyweds, but one that they will undoubtedly appreciate for many years to come.

A Useful And Commemorative His And Hers Pillow Set

Bed linens are one of the most commonly given wedding gifts, and his and hers pillows are the perfect gift option to complement this item that your friends will undoubtedly be receiving. One of the best things about a his and hers pillow set is that they can be very easily customized with the names of your friends who are getting married, or with any other thing that you would like added to them to commemorate their big day.

A Relaxing Couples Massage

For as much as a wedding can be an enjoyable and uplifting experience, it will likely come with quite a bit of stress for your newlywed friends. Give them the gift of a little bit of relaxation in the form of a gift certificate for a couples massage at a spa near where they live. This will be the perfect way for them to unwind after their busy wedding and honeymoon, and they will surely appreciate it.

A Beautiful Leather Photo Album

A genuine leather photo album is probably not the first idea that pops into your mind when you consider wedding gifts, but that does not mean that it is not an excellent option. In fact, because this is an idea that most people will not think about, it will stand out even more and your friends will surely be thankful for it. A photo album is a beautiful idea in itself, but add a genuine leather design to the mix and you have the perfect wedding gift option.

Dishes For Their Kitchen

Even though dishes are probably one of the most common wedding gift ideas out there, they are still something that your friends are sure to appreciate. The costs that come with getting the little things, such as serving dishes, that they will need to get their life together started can quickly add up, so your friends will be thankful for anything that you can get them that will help to alleviate this. Serving dishes are always a helpful gift option, as they are able to be used for years to come.

These are just a small handful of the unique wedding gift options that are available to you. Any of these will surely please your friends on their special day.

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1. Money Pot: Invest in love with the Money Pot. The happy couple drops their spare change into the Money Pot, and when it’s full they make a wish and smash it, and then get to spend the fortune on something special for themselves. It even comes with a starter “fortune coin!” View at Uncommon Goods

2. Reluctant Bride/Groom Wedding Cake Topper: This is an affordable yet funny gift can be used as a topper on a wedding cake. These toppers show a reluctant bride or groom being dragged by another determined partner to the marriage. View at Amazon

3. Personalized Love Birds Wall Art: A romantic reminder for the love birds, this personalized canvas comes in three sizes of canvas stretched over a wooden frame. It’s high-quality, personal, and beautiful. View at Red Envelope

4. From My Heart to Yours Pillowcases: The beautifully designed Boy Meets Girl collection from BoldLoft includes lovely pillowcases, mugs, body pillows, and more. All are cute, clever, and make for a great gift. View at BoldLoft

5. Love On Toast Stamp: This unique love on toast stamp helps to make mornings a little more bearable. The stamp imprints the phrase “I Love You” on toast, that then gets darkened in the toaster. View at Amazon

6. Love is Art Kit: A fun gift idea for the adventurous couple, the Love is Art Kit is a slightly naughty way for them to make art together. They simply spread out the canvas, cover themselves in the non-toxic paint, and let nature take it’s course. What’s left is a striking, beautiful, intimate rendition of their love. View at Uncommon Goods

7. New Husband Voodoo Doll: Let the husband know who’s really in charge with the new husband voodoo doll. There are messages like “take me for shopping”, “bring me flowers” and more. The new bride just needs to stick the pins onto these messages to make her new husband aware of her needs. View at Bachelorette.com

8. Customized Wine Gifts: Give the happy couple customized wine boxes, prepped for opening on their one year, five year and ten year anniversary. Gifts that are for use in the future are always a good choice – you are remembered for years! View at Wine for a Wedding

9. The Gift of Experiences: A truly unique wedding gift, the lucky couple can share an experience together of their choosing, from cooking classes or glass blowing to sky diving, sailing, or bungee jumping! It all depends on what their interests and how adventurous they feel! View at Xperience Days

Randall Pinkston is the founder and editor of GiftBee.com, and a website specializing in unique gift ideas.

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Nowadays, many guests receive a Gift List from the bride and groom – although this is helpful, it’s not very personal and can take away the element of surprise.

If you would like to give a gift that will stand out from the rest then what could be more breath taking than receiving a beautiful gift engraved with a thoughtful message?

Engraved Gifts by Time Piece have a beautiful collection of gifts that can be personalised with the message of your choice and are ideal for congratulating newlyweds.

Photographs are a reminder of special memories; what better way to display their happy day than with a personalised photo frame. A personalised photo frame is an ideal gift for weddings you can commemorate these special events with a personalised message of your choice.

All engraved gifts are of the best quality and finished to the highest standards, meaning that your message will be crisp, clear and beautifully rendered.

So for something a little out of the ordinary that will be a real talking point and perfectly express just how you feel take a look at Engraved Gifts by Time Piece today.

Engraving is carried out with lasers and then hand finished to create crisp, clean edges that will always look great for many years to come.

When you need a gift for that special couple, choose engraved gifts and personalised gifts from Time Piece and give them a wonderful memento that will be treasured for a lifetime.

For a gift that is far more than just a gift, a gift of love, affection and lifelong commitment there is nothing better than a personalised gift to commemorate a landmark of memories.

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There are several things that you can have personalised with their names or initials. You can buy newly married couple personalised wine glasses, decorative soap for their bathroom, personalised his and her towels sets with their initials embroidered on it. You can even go for the monogrammed coffee mug set to go with a newly purchased coffee machine.

Another way you can go is the post honeymoon romantic evening package. You can buy them a few bottles of wine, as well as certificates for chocolates or chocolate covered strawberries which will go hand in hand with certificates to a florist for those impromptu “Just because I love you” bouquets of flowers.

The classic gift ideas are always gladly accepted. These gift ideas include photos albums, memory books or wedding time capsules. These kinds of gifts help them organise the photos taken on their special day. This way they have them in one place where they can always open the album, smile and remember the different moments for every ones point of view. This is especially unique if the guests took pictures and gave the happy couple copies of the pictures to share in their memories.

One last group of gift ideas include gifts to help them in their new life such as lawn care equipment, plants to help decorate their home, cooking items such as pots and pans, an outdoor grill, or cookbooks using a collection of recipes from family and friends. All of these items are special in that they are something that they can truly use around the house, especially if they have just moved into a new house.

No matter the gift you choose, it will be something that they can use daily, on those lazy days around the home, or on those special nights where they remember the reasons they fell in love. You can now send gifts to India or whatever country from anywhere in the world, using online gift delivery companies.

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You can give the pet owner a clock with a photo of their beloved pet.

Also the personalized photo clocks are a recommended gift for wedding presents.

Having your unique clock gifts it is very easy: upload photo, crop photo, choose hand style and color. Clockity’s stylish acrylic photo clocks are one of the best looking and unique photo clocks available.

Personalized clocks are the perfect gift for any occasion, and there are none more special than one containing a photo of a favorite memory.

Creating a personalized clock is not expensive. This gift will cost you just $14.99.

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This presents are great for new house gifts.

1. Comforters

Comforters are generally large and rectangular in shape, filled with natural or synthetic insulative material and encased in a shell/covering. Like quilts , comforters are generally used with a set of sheets. Comforters are available in standard bed sizes, but their thickness varies among brands and models.

You can find a high end hypoallergenic goose down comforter to a more modestly priced polyester filled down comforter.

2. Therapeutic pillows

Therapeutic pillows are perfect to aid you with getting a great night’s sleep.

If you have friends who can’t get a good night sleep the therapeutic pillows are the recommended gift.

Tip For pregnant women you can get pregnancy pillows. Pregnancy pillows can be as minimal as a wedge placed under the belly or as large as a full-body pillow. Help support your belly and your lower back when you lie on your side, the recommended position for sleep during pregnancy.

3. Cocktail tables

Cocktail tables are placed around the perimeter of the room, allowing open space in the center for mingling and dancing.

When choosing a cocktail table you must consider the style of the room where it will be placed.

4. Candlesticks

Almost everyone use candle to create a special atmosphere so the Candlesticks will be a very appreciated gift.

Candlesticks can turn any dinner into a magical event with or it can be use to illuminate holidays table.

5. Bar sets

Bar sets are ideal for corporate gifting because these sets have more than one bar accessory. Moreover these sets are available in many forms such as wooden, steel etc.

Where to buy them

There are thousands online and off line shops selling home furnishings and decor so you can choose anything you like.

I like this shop directory because it finds every store on the internet by crawling like Google. Traditional shopping sites will only show you stores that have PAID for placement, but ShopWiki will give a shopper everything. For a shopper, this means you can find anything and everything for sale.

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The laptops are small, powerful and work without power for a period of time.

They are the best friend for technology lovers and for the ones who travel and can’t live without computers and internet.

I’m sure a lot of your friends use laptops. The problem with the laptops has always been the battery. It lives you without power when you need it most. It is the notebook weak point.

To make a long story short: the gift idea is get you loved ones a laptop battery. This will be very useful when the primary battery is off. Just replace it with the spare one.

This present is great for someone who’s battery is in the service. The battery you offer will be use until the initial one comes out of service. After that the owner will choose which battery will use every day and which one will be the spare.

You can find any brads online: Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, Gateway, NEC, Panasonic, Samsung.

If you don’t have enough money to buy a new laptop battery you can also select from our inventory of pre-owned laptop or notebook batteries.

Another present idea for a laptop owner is to get him or her a notebook bag. Tip there are some cool solar bags in the online shops – it charges you laptop using the solar energy.

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The gift idea is very simple: hire a good cleaning service or do it yourself if you like and make a nice surprise to someone you love.

Tip: If he or she has a favorite carpet you can clean the carpet and make it a surprise. Los Angeles carpet cleaning are famous for removing spots out no other carpet cleaner can and they offer 30-Day No-Hassle Guarantee.

If you like to clean the entire house and not just the carpets here is a to do list:

• in the Kitchen
  • Wipe down the sink after doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher
  • Wipe down the stove top.
  • Wipe down the counters
  • Sweep, Swiffer, or vacuum the floor
• in the Bathroom
  • Wipe out the sink. Wipe the toilet seat and rim .
  • Swoosh the toilet bowl with a brush.
  • Wipe the mirror and faucet.
  • Squeegee the shower door.
  • Spray the entire shower and the curtain liner with shower mist after every use.
• in the Bedroom
  • Make the bed .
  • Fold or hang clothing and put away jewelry.
  • Straighten out the night-table surface.
• in the Living room
  • Pick up crumbs and dust bunnies with a handheld vacuum
  • Fluff the cushions and fold throws after use.
  • Wipe tabletops and spot-clean cabinets when you see fingerprints.
  • Straighten coffee-table books and magazines, throw out newspapers, put away CDs and videos.

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A wedding gift to stand the test of time whether it’s a bottle of scotch or fine wine with instructions to open on their tenth anniversary, a gorgeous vase, or piece of art, give a gift on which the couple will be able to look fondly and say "Our friend John gave us that for our wedding”.

Wedding gifts are always a touchy subject with the impending bride & groom.

Whether you’re wealthy enough to buy such a wedding gift on your own, or you organize other guests to all chip in, you’ll be making dreams come true. Otherwise, consider making something- your friends will appreciate the time and heart you put into your wedding gift. If you want to give a personal wedding gift, combine the two: attach a check to a beautiful picture frame, a kitchen gadget, or a long letter detailing your wishes and advice for their marriage.

For him you can choose a unique present. But what are unique groomsmen gifts? How can you choose something that will last?

One unique groomsmen gift you will certainly have success with is framed individual shares of stock. To complement your frame, you can also choose from a variety of matting colors, including green, ivory, black, beige, and blue.

The framed individual shares of stock are also a great, unique anniversary gift especially for the first wedding anniversary wich is celebrated by giving a gift of paper.

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You want to find the perfect gift to commemorate the occasion. Renewal of wedding vows, candle light dinners and gift giving are just some of the ways we celebrate wedding anniversaries.

Choosing the perfect wedding or anniversary gift can be stressful. You want to pick a gift that will show the couple how much you care about them, and how much you value the love they have for one another.  

To help you choose a good present here are some suggestions.

Romantic Gifts
Gifts can be anything from “then-and-now” silver-framed photos to paintings that evoke certain memories for the couple. You can also frame an appropriate poem -original or otherwise. Or, if you are feeling generous, why not gift them with a travel package for yet
another honeymoon.

Gift baskets

Wedding and anniversary gift baskets come in many sizes, themes, and price ranges. They range from simple, modest baskets with small tasteful housewarming type gifts, to lavish fruit and wine baskets costing hundreds of dollars. The choice is up to you and your
budget – choose the perfect gift for the happy occasion, and have it delivered
directly to the couple’s doorstep!

Practical Gifts

For down-to-earth couples who are pragmatic, you can give them utilitarian items that will remind them of you. For example, matching sleeping outfits, throw pillows with a message from you, a book on how to make their marriage last longer (as if they still need advice), or simply a bottle of vintage wine.

Also searching a wedding directory or a bridal directory can be a great resource for finding gifts.

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If the answer is yes, we have some great gift ideas for you.

John Boos Cucina Diner

John Boos Cucina Diner is an infrared, single burner mobile cook top station made especially for the ones who want to cook everywhere.

This mobile cooking station can be use indoor to prepare or to keep food hot or outdoor, if you have a big car you can take it with you at picnics.

John Boos Cucina Diner represents the optimal way to make fondue recipes.

Copper Cookware Set (8 Pieces)

This cooking set will integrate perfectly in any kitchen. You can prepare a large variety of foods with it.

The Copper Cookware Set is made form 18/10 stainless-steel interior, reinforced non-drip edge which strengthens pan. The set includes: 9-1/2″ Casserole, 9-1/2″ Lid, 8-1/8″ sauce pan, 7-1/8″ lid, 9-1/2″ flared sauce pan, 9-1/2″ lid, 11″ brazier, 11″ lid.

Little Tavern Wine Cooler

A good food demands a good drink! Cold beer of whine is great to have at the end of a delicious meal.

The Avanti Appliances Little Tavern Wine Cooler maintains optimum temperature and humidity for 16 wine bottles or over 2 cases of 12 oz. cans. The cooler has an auto defrost system so you don’t need to do it yourself.

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There are so many wonderful present ideas out there but what you need to do is think about your spouse, your relationship, and what kind of gift will symbolize and celebrate your first year of married life together.

You also want to make sure the is something your spouse will appreciate and enjoy as well.

All you have to do is think about the likes, dislikes, and interesting events that have occurred over the last year.

Brainstorming will help you come up with several anniversary Gift Ideas that are possibilities. If even after brainstorming you can’t think of something good then the following ideas might help you.

The first idea is to have a caricature drawing made of you as a couple. This is a fun and enjoyable outing that you will both have fun with and likely you will both laugh at your caricature and remember it many years later.

Jewelry that is engraved with a special saying, a number one, or anything that will symbolize the first year as a married couple is also a great idea and one that will be enjoyed by both a man and a woman.

Men will enjoy an engraved watch while women will love an engraved bracelet or ring. Get creative and you will surely be successful.Another great gift idea for your first anniversary is a get away or a mini honeymoon.

Most people say the first year of marriage is the most difficult, so if you make it past one year then you deserve a vacation and a break. Make plans to return to your honeymoon destination if you have the time and money, but if not consider recreating your honeymoon in your house.

Take the weekend off and dedicate it to one another. Play the same music, serve the same drinks, and just enjoy being with one another.

When you do this you are guaranteed to spark some magic and really enjoy the weekend together and remember why you were married.

These are just a couple of  gift ideas that might work for your first wedding anniversary
present. Of course, if you have something else in mind or believe you have found the perfect gift for your spouse then by all means go for it!

You may also read about unusual wedding gift ideas.

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Planning a wedding can be as thrilling as the day itself, planning the dress, the food, the cake, the venue and all the wedding gift ideas can be fun and fulfilling.

Traditionally gifts are given to the bridesmaids and pageboys however more and more couples are also putting together wonderful wedding gift ideas for the parents to show their appreciation for all the help they have given and to welcome them to the family.If you are looking for wedding gift ideas for the parents of both the bride and groom it is probably best to try and find something unique and special, something they will treasure.

These wedding gift ideas do not have to be expensive they just need to be meaningful.A hand written poem or special note is something that is personal and individual, if poetry is not your thing then you can always find someone to write this for you.

There are many places on the internet where you can provide personal information about who you want the poem written for and they will create a personal poem customised for the person you choose in mind.

Usually the bridesmaids will receive a piece of jewelry however there are many wedding gift ideas you could choose from. Try to match the gift with the theme of the wedding, for example, if you have a beach wedding you could present your bridesmaids with a beach towel or a book to read after the event.If you are a guest and are looking for wedding gift ideas for the bride and groom, first check if they have a wedding list, this is a list of all the gifts they would like so that they do not end up with 10 toasters or kettles.

If you are looking for more personal wedding gift ideas for the couple, depending on your relationship to the couple about to be married the choices could be endless.A bride once told me the best gift she ever received on her wedding day was on from her head bridesmaid she had made a scrapbook of all the times they have spent together from school up to the hen night, filling the book with photos and quotes really made it personal and special.Who ever your wedding gift is for it is worth taking the time to look around to find something suitable, there are many resources available including magazines, the internet can also provide you with a huge selection of wedding gift ideas, both traditional and personal.

Remember to set yourself a budget for presents, once you start to look it is easy to get carried away and spend a lot more money than you had intended, although what ever the cost the feeling of giving someone a special gift is priceless.

More wedding gifts.

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Just Married Flip-Flops gift idea

Just MarriedWith every step you take a message is left in the sand Just Married. Here’s a gift the newly wed will actually use right away! Flip-flops say “Just Married” on the bottom. Available on Femailcreations.com.

Custom Wedding Cake Tops gift ideas

These adorable sculptures are hand created with polymer clay. Each head is maticulously sculpted to reflect personal facial characteristics.

More Wedding Cake Tops gift ideas.

These wedding gifts can be bought from Weddingshowergifts.com.

Personalized Tumbled Tile Wedding gift idea

Beautiful 8″x 8″ personalized tumbled tile clocks come with a 12″ tall wrought iron easel display stand. Perfect for bridal shower gifts and wedding clocks.
Personalize the clocks with names and/or dates.

This wedding clock gift can be bought from Simply-sublime.com

More gift ideas.

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