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For once wouldn't it be nice to forsake the perfunctory wedding gift and do something creative? Forget the bridal registry. Plenty of other family members and friends will go that route. You, however, want a gift that will stand out from the Spode china and the crystal goblets.
You're in luck. By following a few easy suggestions, you'll be on your way to presenting the perfect creative wedding gift to that special couple. The gift ideas you'll find here run the gamut from low cost to lavish. Just remember: The more creative, the better. Consider the following ideas:
"JUST MARRIED" PHOTO ALBUM. Take a Poloraid or 35 mm camera to the wedding reception and take scads of candid photos. Let serendipity rule, as you'll undoubtedly have plenty of chances for good shots. Catch the bride and groom entering the reception hall, cutting the cake, or being showered with birdseed. Possibilities are endless. Once you have a good selection, arrange the pics in a small album. For the perfect finishing touch, add some humorous captions below each photo.
UNOFFICIAL WEDDING VIDEO. Use your camcorder to capture thoughts and feelings of the wedding guests on tape. Have people comment about the ceremony or give advice to the new couple. Capture some raw footage of uncle Sal making his third trip to the buffet or little Susie rubbing her sore feet. Chances are the bride and groom won't see everything that's happening at the reception. You can change that.
UNIQUE SUBSCRIPTION. Most couples appreciate gifts that continue arriving at their homes for an entire year. Consider a home decor magazine like Better Homes and Gardens (www.bghlive.com) or a relationship newsletter such as The Romantic (www.TheRomantic.com), which provides scores of creative tips to enrich a couple's relationship.
CREATE A POEM. If you have a knack for free-verse, consider writing a poem on nice parchment, then frame it. Gifts like this score high on the sentimentality scale.
BED AND BREAKFAST GIFT CERTIFICATE. B&B's provide a terrific venue for weekend getaways. For a good resource, check out the Bed and Breakfast Inns of North America's Web site BestInns. You may also want to consult the Internet Guide to Bed & Breakfast Inns at the TravelData web site.
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