10 Gift Ideas From Mom and Dad to the Bride and Groom on Their Wedding Day

As parents of the bride or groom you want your wedding gift to be memorable. Something that says welcome to the family. Something that is unique. If you are looking for a one of a kind gift these gifts listed below could be exactly what you had in mind

Personalized Wall Art
Letter Perspectives is a unique way to welcome the new bride or groom to the family. The concept is simple. A matted piece of artwork consisting of any word of your choice. Each letter is made up of an instance where the letter might be found in nature or architecture. A great idea is to have the new couple's last name matted. With a wide variety of options for each letter the final design is unique. This would look great in the home of the newly married couple. Letter Perspectives designs are priced at approximately $150.

Personalized Wall Plaque
Manufactured by Whitehall Products this 10.75" x 12.5" plaque would be perfect for the home of the couple and will remind them of their wedding day each and every day. At 59.00 this gift is a great buy. Commemorate their special day with this unique gift. This can be purchased from OutdoorDecor.com

Maid For A Day
In most newly married couples both of them work full time jobs. Sometimes the last thing they want to do is spend their day off cleaning the house. While it might seem like a strange gift at first, a gift card to a cleaning agency may be the best gift they receive. Companies such as Merry Maids provide services that can be done weekly, every other week, or a one time cleaning. The cost of the services is based on the size of the home. Depending on how much you want to spend you could buy a gift card that would cover one visit or one that would cover a monthly visit for a year.

Join The Club
Is the couple adventurous and willing to try new and exciting foods and beverages? If so a membership to an "of the month" club would be a great gift. AmazingClubs.com has the perfect club for a just about every couple. With 30 different selections to choose from including wine of the month, beer of the month, salsa of the month, dinner and movie of the month, and the flower of the month club, your newly married children can explore something different each month for up to a year. Any of these clubs can be catered to fit your budget. For example the Wine Of The Month club offers options for 3 months (107.85), 6 months (209.70), 12 months (407.40), and quarterly (104.80). This unique gift will remind the couple of your love and thoughtfulness each month when they receive their package.

Bed and Breakfast
Perhaps the bride and groom want to get away for the weekend of rest and relaxation. In this event they may choose to go to a bed and breakfast for the weekend. If this sounds like your happy couple consider a gift certificate for Bed and Breakfasts as a gift. At BnBfinder.com you can purchase gift certificates of any denomination starting as low as $20. These certificates are redeemable at over 1500 different establishments. A full list of can be found here.

Financial Peace
The last thing parents want is for their children to be up to their eyeballs in debt and clueless on how to remedy the situation. It's possible that your children are free of debt but have no idea how they should be planning for their futures. While this gift might not be your first choice, consider enrolling the couple in a Financial Peace University Class. These classes are the brain child of Talk Radio Host, Fox Business Channel Host, and financial counselor Dave Ramsey, a man who has truly gone from broke to millionaire himself. A list of classes in your area can be found on Dave's website and the materials can be purchased for $149.00. If you are concerned about stepping on toes you may want to purchase copies of Dave's books Financial Peace University and The Total Money Makeover. Each can be purchased for under $20.

Food for Thought
While it might not seem personalized or unique gift cards are wonderful gifts for every person for every occasion. Sometimes the thought of fixing dinner after a long day of work is overwhelming. Purchase gift cards for some of the couples favorite restaurants and leave the cooking up to them. What used to take trips to the individual restaurants has now become more simplified. Large supermarkets and retailers like Wal-Mart have many gift cards available for purchase. You can also look online for sites where multiple cards can be purchased. If you don't know what restaurants the couple favors you can also purchase Visa or MasterCard gift cards that can be used anywhere.

China
A wonderful wedding gift is a good set of fine china for special occasions. Most couples do not register for high priced items because they don't want their guest to feel like they have to buy something expensive for them. There are numerous sets of china available so this might be something that requires the brides input. If the bride and groom already have a set of china (i.e. a set that has been passed down through the family, or a gift from another guest) consider purchasing them a nice hutch or china cabinet for them to display their china. This investment will be something the bride and groom will appreciate for years to come.

Tickets
Has the bride been talking about going to see Wicked on Broadway? Maybe the groom wants to go to an NFL game with a friend. Consider purchasing two tickets to a show or sporting event. The bride and groom may not want to go to the event together because they have different tastes and that is fine. This gift can be shared with a friend.

Help With the Wedding
The cost of the wedding is traditionally footed by the parents of the bride. Sometimes all the bride wants is some help with the chaos. If you are the parent of the groom offer to pay for a portion of the wedding such as photo enlargements, bridal party bouquets, or entertainment for the reception.

Choosing an appropriate gift for your newly married son or daughter should be something that is enjoyable, not overwhelming. Take the time to find something unique. If all else fails give the couple cash and allow them to make their decision on what to purchase.

Happy shopping.