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I love giving gifts that are uniquely personalized, but not outwardly so. Hints to a name in architecture, lovers initials “carved” into a tree… these have been my favorite gifts to give lately. They are perfect for a bridal shower or wedding gift.
As a lover of architecture, these photo wall art pieces make my heart go pitter-patter. I had all intentions of making one myself, camera slung around my neck… then decided to just leave it to the pros. Uncommon Goods has them in black & white or Pop Art-ish color. There are more sites yet that let you pick through their library of letters so that you get the perfect “K” for your friends.
source: Wall Art
I like ordering the new couple’s last name, but you can have yours say whatever you’d like!
I am also obsessing over these dainty tableware pieces. I ordered the mugs for one of my best friends for her wedding shower last year. They were a hit among the guests! The incredibly talented Jessica Rust carves the initials and date of your choice into the little trees. Each mug is a different drawing of the same tree in spring, summer, winter, and autumn.
A sweet set of dessert plates
Once I find a gift that I love, I tend to give it out multiple times. Do you have a fail-proof gift?
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Hey! I did something very similar to the first gift (but I used Letter Your Legacy) for my sister and her husband’s first anniversary…their last name, of course.
i LOVE the last name frames…..we’re getting one for our house once we get married =)
i love love love Jessica Rust and have sent her birch tree line to a few newly married couples. such a fun gift and unique too.
I was a recepient of one of the photo last name pictures, and I can verify that it was our most favorite gift! It was handmade by one of our bridesmaids. I also have given one of the Jessica Rust platters. It’s one of my favorite gifts to give.
I love the name frame too! I have given this out to many friends and family for occasions. There is a great seller on Etsy that I used that is very reasonable. You can find her under JavaJaneDesigns!
@Kendicles: Thanks for the etsy info! She has great frames. Cool!
OH I must have those mugs….just went to her website and they have bowls and plates and platters! 
I second Miss Latte- I MUST have those mugs- ridiculously cute and perfect!
I HAVE THOSE MUGS! They were our first wedding gift! They are sooooo cute!
I’ve bought things from there - but haven’t seen those! They are so cute!
Yep, we were definitely gifted my fiancé’s last name art by his thoughtful parents. The issue? Not sure I’m changing my last name!
I love the last name frame! My sister started making those a few years ago using pictures she had taken herself and now I’ve seen them popping up everywhere!! I have one of my first name, and my sister is doing our new last name in Tinted B&W!
LOVE THESE!!! Especially the mugs!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I can’t wait for the next wedding to get these for someone!
I LOVE those letter/word pictures! I was going to get that for FH’s bff when they got married but couldn’t find the website, THANK YOU! Now, I can get it as an anniversary present
I LOVE those mugs!! The Mr. and I don’t drink coffee, but hey, I’d drink anything out of it
I really love this photo. What a cool idea. My fail safe gift is photos too. Pictures I’ve taken and remembered my family/friends comment on how much the like it. I have a good memory.
Water pistols.
No, really.
I love all of these! So gorgeous. I also really like to give the Anthropologie monogram mugs — classy and affordable!
I like the name art idea as a gift - not only is it personal, but it can be made to represent the occasion that the gift is for.
I agree, I love giving a unique and personalized gifts for weddings and retirements especially. A customized gift just adds a special touch that sets a gift apart. Thanks for giving me some new unique ideas, I really like those dessert plates, nice touch.
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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