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Variations on a theme - Original wedding gifts (Wedding Gifts)

As your friend or loved ones big day is approaching you will no doubt have the dreaded task of picking out wedding gifts. You want to show them how happy (and not at all jealous!) you are for them, and the wedding gift is your big chance to do so. There are plenty of wedding gifts around, but they can all seem very samey. Unfortunately a tea set or box of cutlery doesn't really convey how much they as a couple mean to you. If you have known the couple a long time, or the couple are really unique individuals, you may need to think about spending time trying to find unusual and unexpected wedding gifts. This is not as difficult as you may think, by spending a little extra time and straying away from the usual wedding section at bland high street stores, you can get a really thoughtful gift, at a reasonable price.

Wedding gifts can be a costly affair, yet often, none of the gifts really stand out. To get them something they will always remember try to think outside the box. If you want to get the cheap and cheerful wedding gifts that will put a smile on their face, there is a big selection. You can buy a dont's for wives and a dont's for husband books, so they have a matching set. This quirky gift is under a fiver and contains advice and tips for a wives and husbands. This classic book which was first published back in 1913 will be treasured by the happy couple as a keepsake and will provide hours of interesting reading! There are plenty of other options for original wedding gifts on a budget. Get the happy couple a personalised chocolate bar. This is a great option for those who cannot afford engravings, but want to personalise a gift. The chocolate bar contains the names of the happy couple and the date of their marriage, all for little over a fiver! You can be sure no one else will think to get them this original gift! Another great gift for those with a good sense of humour is the obedience whistle, a funny obedience training tool! This is a funny present that is sure to raise a laugh!

The couple are likely to receive many photo frames as wedding gifts. If you want to buy a photo frame with a difference think about getting an original Mr and Mrs frame. Here the words Mr and Mrs appear to be spelt out in photos of the happy couple! It holds up to six pictures and comes in a gold frame. This is a great variation of the popular photo frame wedding gift. Couples also tend to receive candles as wedding gifts. An excellent variation on this traditional gift is a personalised wedding candle. This original and unexpected gift is bound to be something the couple shows off to all their friends. It consists of a candle imprinted with a fun cartoon of a couple on their wedding day. Underneath is writing detailing the names of the happy couple and the date of their special day. This is a fantastic keepsake they can always treasure. Whats more, the price won't burn a hole in your pocket!

If you are planning on spending more, but want your gift to really stand out from other expensive gifts, why not treat them to a gift experience. This is perfect for the couple who already seem to have everything. It also provides them with something they can remember forever. A romantic bonding experience that will provide them with something to look forward to after the wedding celebrations are over. A balloon flight experience for two is a great option, the lucky couple will get to float amongst the clouds on a magical hot air balloon ride complete with a champagne toast, and a flight certificate to remind them of their adventure once they've finished. If you can't decide what great experience you should treat the couple to, why not let them decide for themselves by getting them an open ended gift voucher. This means they have choice from a range of great days out including pamper days and cookery demonstrations.

There are plenty of ways to make your gift stand out from the crowd. Take a traditional wedding gift and personalise it or find a funky variation of it. This makes a once bland gift, original and thoughtful and will give the happy couple one more thing to smile about!



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- 26 June 2009