*Mr. Tiramisu, here’s where you stop reading!*
For Christmas last year, I bought an old map that shows the part of Annapolis that Mr. Tiramisu and I live in and framed it for him. I purchased the map really inexpensively from the U.S. Geological Survey website. I thought it would be a neat gift since Mr. Tiramisu is into sailing and also happens to love maps. I think it’s a guy thing, but anyway he went nuts over the gift.
So when I saw vintage map cufflinks posted on the Etsy Wedding blog a while back, I knew I had found a perfect wedding gift for my groom. The designer, Anne Holman, makes custom cufflinks and pendants (which could make very cool bridesmaids gifts too) out of vintage maps.
The sample shown in her shop is a map of Boothbay, Maine so I took that as a good sign as well! I emailed Anne and she got back to me right away with a couple of options of maps of our wedding location. I was so picky about the exact placement of the circle, wanting it in just the perfect spot, and she was quick to reply to my multiple emails.
Here’s the map I decided on:
They arrived quickly in the mail and they are just perfect. From a distance they just appear to be nice sterling silver cufflinks with a blue inset, and when you get close up you can see the map. I think it is such a cool detail that Mr. Tiramisu will be able to get some use out of, have a fun way to remember our wedding day, and I hope he loves them as much as he loved the Annapolis map.
Do you have any surprise gifts in store for your groom?
I got my fiance a puppy. It wont be ready for pickup until after the honeymoon so i am giving him a framed picture and dog stuff the day of the wedding.
I love York Beach & Nubble! What a cool gift!
We’ve decided to just write each other a card the morning of – everything we really need for the wedding we’re buying beforehand.
Too Cool!! I did this as well! She was so awesome to work with. She found a map of St. Peter’s Basilica and then another with the Vatican wall on it to make his. He proposed in the courtyard in the Vatican and I just can’t wait to surprise him with her awesome creation! Nice purchase!
I love those cufflinks! I found very, very similar ones at a shop in Oakland, CA called Favor. They also made beads with maps embedded on them that they had created into bracelets. They’ve been big hits with my travel/map loving friends.
those are fabulous! i’m planning on surprising him with something, just not sure what yet…
Ms. Tiramisu, I just had to share this board from snippet and ink with you…it fits with your wedding so well 
http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2008/06/board-218-preppy-beach-wedding.html
Ms. Tiramisu… I almost ordered those for my fiance as well! He is crazy about maps as well!
what an AWESOME gift. i had planned on having cufflinks made for mr. onion but never found the right person. i wanted to have a logo for his R32 VW that he loved (and sold to move to NYC with me) turned into cufflinks. maybe i’ll find someone to make them for a wedding anniversary.
i’m sure your soon to be husband will love them. and how awesome that he’ll wear them in the future and remember your wedding day/location!
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My fiance likes bobble heads so i’m getting a custom couple bobble head done for him!
i got him red sox tix. he’s never been to fenway but loves the red sox.
oooh !! i love this!! thanks for sharing!! viva etsy!!
Wow, great idea. One query, though: Do they have to be of the same map? Or could one be, say, of the wedding location and the other of the honeymoon spot? 
I’m a cartographer so I can’t help but love those!!!
i love these! may have to steal them for myself…and yes, magpie518 – it looks like you can get 2 maps – one for each link!
My fiance keeps joking about getting a “wedding watch” instead of a wedding band so I think I’ll be getting him a watch. Original? Not so much but he’ll love it =)
I looooooove those — what a special reminder of your wedding day!!
This is so clever and unique. He’ll have them forever. I heart maps so and may very well copy you, Miss ‘Misu!
Mrs. Tiramisu, Annapolis, MD/Maine Age and Occupation: 26, Healthcare Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager/Real Estate Management grad student Engagement Date: May 15, 2007 Wedding Date: July, 2008 Blogging Since: March 4, 2008 Venue: Oceanfront lawn and tent About Me: I was born and raised in Maine, now living in Annapolis, Maryland and planning a hometown wedding from afar. I’m nothing short of obsessed with wedding planning, and am loving the do-it-yourself madness that has now taken over my life! As for me, I’m a craft-loving, martini-drinking, girly-girl who loves traveling, photography, my schnauzer, and above all, spending time with Mr. Tiramisu.
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