Wedding Christmas GiftBuy big red or green bin and fill with Christmas decorations. Stencil the couple name on the bin. Buy half price decorations after Christmas to fill it. Paint the couple name on a clear glass ornament with the first year of Christmas on it.
Gift Ideas for NewlywedsFor a unique wedding gift, gather kitchen tools or spices, put them in a small wicker basket, bowl, baking dish etc. and wrap the whole thing is a couple of tea towels. Make the bow out of another tea towel of a different color by wrapping around the gathered up corners and tying a knot; flare out the "ribbon" towels and attach a set of measuring spoons.
A Birthday Calendar as a Wedding GiftBuy a calendar when an upcoming family wedding is announced and note birthdays and special family dates on it. It's a very welcoming gesture to the new family member, including them in on the "good stuff".
Towel Cake for Beach WeddingThis is a towel cake I made for my brother's wedding this summer. He and his wife were married on the beach and I used the towels they had on their wedding registry.
Give a Dry Cleaning Certificate for a Wedding DressThis tip is for an unusual wedding gift. I have heard many new brides complain that after the wedding when they are just starting out, they do not have the money to get their dress cleaned and stored.
Honeymoon JournalA great idea for a memorable shower or wedding gift is a pretty, but blank, journal/diary and a nice pen. Write a note to the couple, instructing them to make an entry every night or first thing in the morning for every day of their honeymoon.
Bridesmaid Gift BasketsFor bridesmaids gifts for my daughter, I made up a "mix" for gourmet muffins and put the mix in a zip-lock bag and wrapped it up in some white silk-like material, put a silver bow around it and tied the baking instructions around the top.
Wedding Shower CollageMy son is getting married in June and their wedding shower is this coming Sunday. I always make a wedding shower collage for each of my children's weddings. It is a wonderful heart warming gift. I use pictures from each of them from birth until now!
Wedding Couple CollageFor my daughter's Engagement/Wedding Shower, I had her fiance's parents send me photos from infant to now of their son and I gathered pictures of the same of my daughter.
Calendar With Birthdays as Gift for NewlywedsCalendar With Birthdays As Gift For Newlyweds. A very helpful Christmas gift for a young married couple is a calendar for the upcoming year with all of the birthdates and anniversaries of the members of the extended family on both sides filled in.
Wedding Scrapbook ProjectThe Wedding Scrapbook Project. This works well for both sides of the family. Months before the wedding--ask family members to gather photos of the bride and groom from infancy to adulthood. . .
Recipe Cards for Bride and GroomFor the new bride, along with a card or gift, also give a recipe card with an easy dish. The new bride (and of course the groom) will appreciate an easy dinner idea.
Gift For The Groom - Baby Pictures of the BrideCreate a picture book for the groom with pics of his bride-to-be as a baby.
Charitable Wedding FavorI stressed out over wedding favors for our guests when we were getting married.
Gift Cards for Wedding PresentsMy daughter is getting married in June and I just returned over $100 worth of items that she got as double presents. Considering that, I recommend giving gift cards or money to the bride and groom.
Making a Towel Wedding CakeYou will need to buy two bath towels, two hand towels and two washcloths. Any color will do, but white works best for the affect of having a wedding cake.