1. A digital camera will come in handy for catching those memories leading up to the wedding ceremony. One of my top picks is the Nikon Coolpix, because it’s small enough to fit in a purse or bag, but still takes great pictures at a moments notice.

2. A Wine of the Month Club (if she’s over 21) or Flower of the Month Club, is the gift that keeps on giving all year long. A fresh delivery every month will be a great gift in her first year of marriage, or while she’s preparing for the wedding.

3. A nice set of luggage would make a wonderful gift idea for the bride to be.

4. Help her count her way down to the big day with a Bride-to-Be Countdown Clock. You can reset the clock as often as you’d like, so when her wedding is over she can count down other big events, or pass it on to a friend.

5. A wedding scrapbook will help her preserve all the memories leading up to and on the big day, and put all her keepsakes in one place after the wedding.

6. The Deluxe Wedding Planner & Organizer will help her organize all her wedding information in one place. It will help the bride keep track of all the important details from the guest list to the honeymoon. After the wedding it will make a wonderful keepsake.

7. A Flip UltraHD Camcorder will help the bride record all those once in a lifetime memories for later viewing. From the bridal shower, to the bachelorette party, the bride can record little moments in time to save the fun memories leading up to her wedding.

8. A Wedding Day Emergency Kit, everything the bride to be, or her wedding party might need on the big day for last minute emergencies, all in one place.

9. A Deluxe Picnic Basket for 2 might be perfect for the honeymoon, or a quiet moment alone with the groom.

10. A Garment Bag makes a great gift for the bride to be. Whether it’s a bag to carry her dress, or take on her honeymoon. A garment bag would come in handy for any bride to be.

Any of these gifts would be useful for the bride to be.

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Just for the guys Weddgistry features the opportunity to register for cool equipment at Powersystems for sports fans, outdoor fans will enjoy all the great stuff at The Mountain Shop, eternal frat boys will have fun with Kegworks or Mr. Beer, music lovers can register with Napster and if you’re guy likes to be in charge of the grill they will love BBQ GUY.

The registry is perfect for brides and grooms who may already have the basics of their household. You can both pick out what you want. The bride can pick monogrammed towels and the groom can get the tent for the backyard. It’s perfect to create a well rounded gift registry.

Weddgistry.com offers over 2 million products from traditional and unique merchants around the world, and represents the future for couples tying the knot.

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Consider giving them a his and hers Taken shirt.

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I’m sure for the fun-loving close friend or family member, the idea of presenting such a gift can be a good idea. It’ll create more laughs and a fond memory. It something that can show wit and lightheartedness in an otherwise formal occasion.

This t shirt can be a one of the gifts of the bride to the groom and vice versa. It doesn’t have to be especially for the wedding. It can be a gift given during their respective bachelor or bachelorette parties.

It’s only around $20 and is available online printed on a variety of shirt designs.

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For wedding planners or DIY brides, you can consider these adorable little (or make them big if you like) things as a wedding favor. It adds a warm touch to the wedding festivities.

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For wedding guests, if you’re the type who prefers to give wedding gifts that are heartfelt, these things can be a great wedding gift idea. It’s best if you can knit yourself since you can make something like this to give to your friends or family member whose wedding you’re scheduled to attend.

Regardless of what role you play in the upcoming wedding, these knitted bears fashioned into a bride and groom will certainly make a good idea for a wedding cake topper, wedding favor, or a wedding gift!

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In the spotlight today is a new wedding online shop that, though not entirely servicing every bit that composes a wedding, caters to certain details which brides can leave to purchase online. Let’s look into shopping for our bachelor/bachelorette party invitations, decorative candles, or aisle runners and guestbooks at Get Married.

Complementing their wedding invitations, brides can find a unique selection of save the date cards, wedding programs, and personalized favors and gifts.

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But for a better look, here’s a quick run down of what sort of services/products you can find on the Get Married site:

• Invitations: Do-It Yourself (DIY), save the date, bachelorette parties, bridal shower, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding seals
• Ceremony: Aisle runners, guest books, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, unity candles
• Reception: Place cards, holders, wedding cake toppers and serving sets, toasting flutes, napkins
• Favors: Eco-friendly, matchbooks, candles, boxes and bags, ribbons and tags, personalization
• Bridal Party Gifts: Bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, father of the bride, mother of the bride
• Shower Supplies: Bachelorette party decorations, shower favors, hostess gifts
• Apparel: Garters, sandals, “bride” and “bridesmaids” t-shirts, tanks and hats, robes, intimate apparel, bridal jewelry
• Honeymoon and Travel: Luggage, tote bags, cosmetic bags, beach towels, garment bags, travel bag tags, and more

Shopping for these little details, some are important after all, has never been more convenient, am I correct? But don’t let my biases push you to do something you’re not comfortable doing. But it’s a nifty idea!

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Take for example this extremely fabulous Bride Mannequin — spotted over at my friend Sasha’s fashion and beauty blog, Style Manila — from Franz Porcelain. It can be a groom’s gift to his stylish bride.

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Isn’t it a beauty? I can imagine receiving a precious memento like this Bride Mannequin on my wedding day will surely glue a huge grin on my blushing face. Add the fact that it’s something that I can keep and have displayed in my new home. A small reminder that I was once a beautiful and stylish bride as I spend the rest of my married life.

The 10-inch mannequin is definitely not a wedding cake topper. It’s part of the Miss Lanvin Collection birthed by the partnership between Franz Porcelain, who is known worldwide for its exquisitely handcrafted and hand-painted porcelain sculpture, and the oldest French fashion house, Lanvin. Retails for $375.

Franz Porcelain products are available in most major home decor stores in the US, some parts in Asia (Chinese territories) and in their main showroom in Vegas.

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These sell about $13.95 each at The Knot Shop. You can also opt to have the lockets engraved with your bridesmaids’ initials.

Make it more special by including an individual note on each of the bracelet listing down the many special things that this bridesmaid of yours has done during your wedding planning and on the actual wedding day.

You don’t need to give the gift to your bridesmaids at the wedding. You can do it after. Perhaps invite your bridal party for drinks and give them these special bracelets.

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For me, there are advantages and disavantages of being away from girlfriends who I grew up with. An advantage is because I live overseas, I don’t get invited to their weddings and don’t feel compelled to send any gift. The sad part about it is that I am not there to share the most special day in your life.

If you are living on a tight budget but still want to attend your good friends or family members’ weddings, you don’t need to go broke. Here are some ideas on how you can save on wedding gifts:

DIY or Craft Gifts — are you into crafting or do-it-yourself type of projects? You can create a gift for your good friend that’s not only unique but is also done with love.

Picture Frames — picture frames when chosen well don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. To make it special, have a photo of the couple printed or create a scrapbook layout that you can frame. It’s much more special and personalized.

Group Gift — I did this a lot. When my college friends got married one by one, I tended to share with our other friends attending the wedding my contribution towards the wedding gift pot. With our money pooled like this, we can buy something of value for the couple rather buying separately.

What about you? What are your budget wedding gift ideas?

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Here are some gift ideas for something to give to your flower girls to say thank you for being part of your wedding:

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Can’t think of what to give?

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I’d love one myself. I wish I knew about cooking and knowing the good kitchen stuff to get. I could’ve put the KitchenAid mixer in our gift registry! Oh well!

You have to know first if the bride (or groom!) is into baking. Most couples who live before getting married would’ve all the normal house stuff like cutlery and dinner sets but most won’t fork out their precious dollars on something like a KitchenAid mixer as this is more of a luxury than a need for a novice baker.

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