Many engaged couples wish to show appreciation to their parents for funding their big day, yet struggle with finding ideas for such a meaningful gift. Fortunately, there are many options for unique wedding gifts for parents of the bride and groom.

Personalized Gifts

One idea is to produce a personalized wedding gift for parents. Personalized items provide a special memento of love and family history. Engraved frames with a heartfelt message and memorable photo will be cherished for years to come. Personal jewelry items such as a locket or cufflinks with the wedding date engraved are another option. Plaques with a special poem can be displayed with pride as a reminder of the merging of two families. Holiday ornaments may be engraved with couple’s names. A framed representation of the family tree (with the new son/daughter included) is another option.

Classic Gifts

Another idea is to give a classic item made from precious materials. The bride and groom may wish to give the timeless gift of crystal, in the form of a clock or vase. Silver candlestick holders or a serving piece provide another option.

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Nothing helps a couple remember their special day like a personalized wedding gift. Such a gift can bring back all the sentiment of their ceremony and celebration by displaying their names, initials or wedding date on a precious item.

Personalized gifts are widely available, though most stores will add a small charge for this service. It is important to note that a personalized gift will usually require additional processing time, which may delay delivery. Therefore, when ordering a personalized item, it is important to purchase the gift well in advance of the wedding date.

Monogrammed Gifts

Monogrammed gifts are both practical and romantic. From towels and glassware to stationary, monogrammed wedding gifts are a personal treasure.

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Explore the new trend in wedding jewelry — men’s moissanite wedding rings. Men are becoming increasingly savy about their choice of wedding jewelry. Many grooms wish to create a unique yet affordable look by exploring different stones and metals. Men’s moissanite wedding rings are an attractive and economical alternative to the traditional diamond wedding band.

Moissanite is an increasingly popular choice for men’s wedding rings. Though less expensive than the diamond, moissanite is so similar to the diamond in appearance and properties that even those with a trained eye may have trouble distinguishing them. Manufacturers claim that moissanite actually sparkles more than a diamond, and is almost as hard.

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As of 2005, the Target Wedding Gift Registry “Club Wedd” is the most popular bridal registry – even surpassing traditional department stores (Albright 2005). Many modern couples are bypassing the formal china and silverware patterns found at high-end department stores, and choosing to register for practical and fun household items offered by stores such as Target. Target also offers couples the opportunity to register for unique gifts like outdoor recreation items and small electronic products.

Creating and accessing the “Club Wedd” gift registry is easier than ever. Engaged couples can begin the registration process by visiting their local Target store, or by accessing the online registry at www.target.com. First, the couple must enter some personal information into the Target registry system, such as names, gift mailing address, contact information and wedding date. Then, the couple can begin selecting items for their wedding gift registry.

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Wedding anniversary gifts are most frequently given from one spouse to another; however, close friends and family members may also give gifts (especially on milestone anniversaries).

Anniversaries are unique occasions in that there are special materials associated with each year of celebration. Couples may wish to incorporate the theme of their year into a unique gift for their beloved. A sample of traditional and modern themes for key anniversary dates appear below:

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