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What to get? What to get?! Some couples don't even do registries anymore, while others register for some outrageously break-the-bank items. If you are undecided as to what to buy the couple, here are some ideas that can help your hunt!

Entertainment & Experiences

• Movie or game rental subscriptions
• Event tickets
• Extreme-Sport adventure certificates
• Cooking class certificates
• Gym memberships

...Of the month subscriptions

• Wine or beer
• Dessert - Ice Cream, Cakes, Pies
• Entrees - Breakfasts, Lunches or Dinners
• Chocolate

Honeymoon Contributions

• Pay for a luxury service at their hotel - Breakfast in bed, spa service, in-room movie, or late night room service of champagne and dessert
• Certificate to a restaurant at the location of honeymoon
• Car rental
• Monetary donation

Just between you...

• Reprint an 'older' photo of the couple that was taken by you and canvas print it
• This may require some preparation, but ask the bride and groom to share their vows with you..have a calligrapher write them out, then frame it for them. Or re-type them using a pretty font and frame that.
• Recall a time when you were at their home and something was needed, but they didn't have it or couldn't find it; like a party sized salad bowl.
• If you know they secretly enjoy reading love stories to each other. Get them a collection of romantic novels - and even movies that match.
• Go for items you know they would like, but would never buy for themselves.

If you are feeling a little tight on the budget, get creative.

• Purchase an inexpensive, yet beautiful bowl maybe from a second-hand store, or an antique store, or a flee market and fill it with fruit or flowers. There are some treasure finds at those places!
• If you've got any artistic skills, photography, graphic design, pottery, painting...create a custom piece for their home. Make sure it fits their style and current decor. But, this is totally a personal and pocket-friendly alternative.
• create a coupon book that offers life's sweetest little things to the couple every month for a year - Bring them a dessert one month, liven up their coffee table with a bouquet of flowers the next month, etc.

These ideas can easily be modified to suit any newlywed couple! Have fun!!