Gift Idea for Everyone

Most couples register for gifts ahead of time at their favorite stores. As a gift giver, when you refer to a wedding registry you can rest assured that you are giving the happy couple something that they want, and even more importantly, something that they don’t already own. This isn’t to say that you have to purchase a gift from a registry. Contrary to popular belief, a wedding guest is free to shop for a gift wherever he or she chooses. Almost anything goes at today’s weddings. So, if you want to give a unique and memorable wedding gift and do not want to select something off the couple’s wedding registry, think about what makes the couple who they are. Do they go skiing regularly or do they love spending the day at the beach? Are they into art or music? The goal is to come up with something that they will both appreciate and remember. Here are gift ideas that will score with the lucky couple: Money: You can’t go wrong with green. We all need it, especially young newly married couples. Don’t worry about appearing impersonal or thoughtless. The gift can be used towards the honeymoon or to purchase something that the couple wanted but didn’t receive as a wedding gift. Honeymoon Extras: If you can, find out where the special couple will be spending their honeymoon. Buy them a pictorial book or two about their destination. Inside include coupons and gift certificates for hotel services such as a dual massage, spa treatment or breakfast in bed. Or you can give a certificate for dinner at a local restaurant or an afternoon of horseback riding. Antique Furniture: Give the gift that has stood the test of time and will continue to do so for years to come. Antique furniture makes a delightful, one-of-kind gift. There are antique shops on every corner. Just make sure you do your homework before making a purchase. Reproductions abound in the furniture field. Also, watch for estate sales. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to pick up a piece of two well below dealer cost. Many couples end up with oodles of gifts that are either stored under a bed, in a closet or tucked away in an attic. In some cases, a gift or two will even be rewrapped and regifted as a wedding, birthday or anniversary gift to an unsuspecting couple or individual. Make sure your gift does not face that same outcome. Use a registry or plan carefully. With just a little bit of research and creativity, your gift could be the one remembered for a lifetime.