Gift Ideas for the Engaged Couple with Everything

It seems like these days as many of my friends are getting married as were back in my early 20s. One moment we were talking during Spanish class and the next we were all getting married, having kids and setting up our lives. These days, my divorced friends are deciding how they want to spend their later years and many have found a special someone to spend it with. Most wedding gift ideas focus on helping the couple set up house, but when the couple in question is already more than established, what is the right gift?

I don't find shopping for my close friends' weddings hard at all. Each of my girl friends who has gotten married in the past ten years received something special from me. I love finding that perfect item for someone who you just know will love it. It's those acquaintances and old friends who you haven't seen in years that are hard to buy for.

The thing to do if you are in this situation is to think outside that ribbon tied white box that most wedding gifts come in. Expand your concept of "gift" to include more than just what you can buy at a store. The purpose of giving wedding gifts originally was to help the young, na¯ve newlyweds to set up their house and home. Nowadays, it's about sharing your support and love.

I gave a tree sapling to my friend and her husband on their wedding day. Different, yes, but they loved it! Both avid gardeners, they've planted it in their yard and it grows along with their relationship. Head to a gardening store or look online to get guidance on choosing a plant. If you aren't a green thumb yourself, make sure you do in fact get some help picking a tree so you don't get them something unreasonable by accident.

Lots of engaged couples are well aware that they wouldn't benefit from traditional wedding gifts and instead ask for charitable donations to be made in their name. This is a great and simple way to let friends express their recognition and support of your union. Some couples specify a charity or two of choice to guide guests.

Even if the couple in question didn't ask for charitable donations in lieu of presents, a donation is a wonderful and meaningful gift. There are so many options to choose from, too. Find something that you know will mean something in particular for the couple. Browse online for charities that would best suit the occasion.

Similar to a donation made in their name, sponsoring a child or family is another heartfelt gift. One charity organization lets you send livestock overseas to help poor families eat better and have a source of income. Other groups sponsor young girls in countries like Afghanistan and Iran to help them get an education.

So many wedding gift ideas these days are the tried and true classics that few people actually have a use for. To give your best wishes to the couples in your life facing happily ever after, don't be afraid to think outside of the box.

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