Here comes the bride. That means it’s time to shower the newlyweds with gifts.
However, with many couples getting married later in life – nearly five years later on average today than in 1970 according to the U.S. Census Bureau – they have often accumulated many of the common wedding gifts, such as dishes and linens, leaving guests with the challenge of finding the perfect gift.
Luckily, there are a vast number of unique gifts for those who have it all.
Shower the new couple with luxury – literally. Help turn the everyday task of showering into a relaxing and luxurious experience with a new showerhead.
Products such as Moen’s new 7-inch rain shower with InvigoRain spray ($56-$68) provide a superior, invigorating rain shower experience that provides full coverage and envelops the entire body in high performance water sprays.
Or for those who prefer different spray options from their showerhead, Moen’s Inspire 3-function showerhead, available in both handheld and fixed versions ($24-$34), will allow the newlyweds to choose the distinct spray setting that suits their mood. Both types of showerheads are available at Lowe’s.
What better way to help the newlyweds toast their new life together and commemorate their special day than with an assortment of personalized wine?
Offered from wineries or online at vendors such as www.winelabels.com, you can select an assortment of the couple’s favorite wines and then create custom labels featuring the newlyweds’ names, wedding date, photo or other messages to help remember their special day.
It’s most likely not in your budget to send the new couple on an exotic vacation or put a down payment on their new home. However, many newlyweds in search of high-ticket items may “create-a-gift” on the popular wedding registry site, www.theknot.com.
The Web site allows wedding guests to contribute to the cost of high-ticket items, such as a honeymoon in Hawaii. You can purchase American Express Gift Cheques, to help the newly married couple obtain their greatest wish.
After the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, most newlyweds need to relax and unwind. A great gift to rejuvenate their spirits is a spa gift certificate for a couples massage.
Services such as SpaFinder, found online at www.spafinder.com, allow you to purchase gift cards redeemable at a variety of spas throughout the country, allowing the couple to choose exactly where and when they’d like to enjoy their day of pampering.
As they begin their new life together, couples will capture many wonderful moments in photos. Give the newlyweds a digital photo frame, which feature an LCD screen to display a running slideshow of photos to keep happy memories of their wedding day alive.
So the next time you get a wedding invitation in the mail, don’t fret. There are a variety of new wedding gift ideas to help them enjoy their new life together.
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