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Gift certificates to a spa for the bride and groom are great before or after the wedding. While most people think that giving money isn’t thoughtful and personal enough, many couples enjoy this gift very much. Especially if they are a young couple, they are probably trying to save up for a mortgage, car, and furniture or even pay back student loans. The wedding day is often stressful, so you could offer a day at the spa to prepare them for the wedding day or they could use it just after the honeymoon as they prepare to resume their daily activities.

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As time goes by, memories begin to fade and what better and more unique gift than a special box If you like the idea of giving money, but feel like you should add something personal, attach your check to a picture frame or kitchen item. If money isn’t your thing, and you can afford it, you could give the couple a gift that you know they need or want that is rather expensive, such as a couch. Where they can safely store all those precious mementos that become more cherished as the years go by? This box is perfect for things like: the marriage license, special photos, vows and all those other special keepsakes that often get lost as time passes.

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Have their wedding invitation or special verse engraved on a glass sculpture. Often the couple won’t be expecting this so it will come as a great surprise and also greatly appreciated. If you like this idea, but can’t afford it you could get a bunch of friends and family to pitch on it together. This will be treasured for years to come and definitely unique. Or, for a little variation, get the actual invitation and make a homemade project out of it; mounting it on a glass plate and finishing it with a matching colored paint.

These are just a few suggestions and tips to help you pick some unique wedding gifts. If you’ve been invited to a wedding, two questions are probably lingering on your mind; what to wear, and what to buy as a wedding gift. The following article, gives some good ideas of what to buy as a wedding gift if you’re stumped. Try to remember and take these into consideration the next time you want to give the perfect wedding gift to your friends or family.