Unique and memorable summer wedding gift ideas
The start of summer also marks the start of wedding season. Spending time sifting through a registry to find a gift that will be memorable to the bride and groom can be a stressful challenge when you would rather be outside. The key to finding a meaningful gift is to find something that surpasses simple daily use and inspires the hearts of the wedding couple long after they open it.
One of the hottest trends right now is to make a donation as a symbol of the couple's love. Here are some tips on picking the right donation:
Make sure they will like it - For couples in their 20s and early 30s, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Bono have made it popular to give to charities involved in international development, especially in Africa. Organizations that focus on developing communities overseas, instead of just offering relief aid, are the hot thing in this age group.
Illustrate who they are - If the bride or groom is in the teaching or medical profession, think about getting them something that expresses that passion. Web sites like www.ccfcanada.ca offer a range of unique donation options like buying books and pencils for classrooms overseas or providing medical supplies to a poor community.
Share the love - It's not uncommon for newlyweds to want to share the warmth of their new-found love. Supporting a child-in-need is a wonderful way to do exactly that. For the price of a wedding gift, you could sponsor a child for a year in the name of the new couple. Sponsoring a child through organizations like Christian Children's Fund of Canada gives young couples an opportunity to write and even visit their new little loved one.
You'll be surprised how excited the couple will be when they see the memorable gift you've given them. They will value the symbol of love and compassion your gift will represent in their new life together.
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