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The Most Memorable Gift: a Wedding Story

Recently, my oldest brother got married and having lived on his own for many years, he had pretty much everything he needed and then some. I was stumped…I love giving gifts, especially meaningful, useful gifts that people really appreciate. So being this kind of person, I had to come up with the perfect gift.

He and his fiancé spent most of their time outdoors and whatever time was left, hanging out with friends and traveling. Every time I would ask what they would like for their wedding, he would tell me he didn’t want anything artsy or decoration for their condo (which was 90% of all my ideas) and like I said, he had pretty much everything else he needed.

After a couple weeks of being stressed about this, I stumbled upon a very creative website that showed off these ‘realistic’ photo products- pillows, bedding, and photo blankets. The blankets were not afghans, but warm comfy, photo-real blankets. That’s when it hit me. The wedding invitations had been full of pictures of the two of them, showing off their favorite things and advertising the weekend wedding celebration. Why not give them not only a beautiful gift that they can use…but a reminder of the all memories they have together. It was perfect, both a practical gift and one that I can design and use my creative skills.

So I got to work putting together a collage of photos with the two of them, all in black and white, some of them rock climbing and hiking, and others of Yosemite, the place where they had met. When the time came to present them with my gift, needless to say, they loved it! Everyone was amazed at the crystal clear photos on the blanket, and the priceless photos of their smiling faces full of love. It truly was the perfect gift…and after much questioning and many requests, I know exactly what to get everyone for Christmas!

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Wilton 4-Tier Stacked Cupcake and Dessert Tower $12.81 Dessert Tower 4 Tier-16.25″X12″. WILTON-Stacked Dessert Tower. What a great way to display cupcakes; appetizers; brownies; fruit and other party treats! This stand consists of four stacking sections with angled tiers for the best view of decorated desse…

Wilton 2104-6667 12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Set $4.57 Create all kinds of fun cupcake designs perfect for celebrations or everyday treats! Includes star tips 1M (rosettes, stars, and drop flowers), star tip 22 (zigzags, pull-out stars), round tip 12 (outlines, dots, messages), and Bismarck tip 230 for exciting filled cupcakes, plus 8 disposable bags, and an instruction booklet. 12 pieces total! Made in USA/Imported….

Cuisinart CFO-3SS Electric Fondue Maker $39.99 Cuisinart(tm) Electric Fondue Set Now fondue is easier than ever. The stick-free Cuisinart(tm) Electric Fondue Set has a heating element built into the base of the pot and a thermostat that adjusts to a wide range of temperature settings. Consumers can prepare chocolate, cheese, broth or oil fundues in this elegant 3-quart brushed stainless pot. As always, Cuisinart makes cleanup easy. The nonstic…

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Something Blue Wedding Gift Candle (Set of 4) $9.7 There’s no need to borrow, because everyone at the wedding will be treated to something blue when you thank them with this most meaningful favor! Our gifted designers at Kate Aspen bring you this candle–a new take on an old and dearly loved tradition. Features and facts:Gift box-inspired, sky-blue candle accented with white, candle ribbon and bowCandle measures approximately 1 3/4″” h x 1 1/4″” w x 1 1/4″” dGift presentation includes clear display gift box with base accented in blue and whiteGift box measures 2 1/2″” h x 2 1/4″” w x 2 1/2″”dSold in a set of four

Reception Gift Card Holder $40 Keep cards and monetary gift offers from getting lost or mislaid on your wedding gift table with this unique, exquisitely designed Reception Gift Card Holder. Classically ornate, the silver-metal holder features a scrolling-vine patter, resplendent glitter, a sparkling metal gift bow and tiny, ball feet. A white cardboard insert on the bottom prevents envelopes from falling. The gift card holder measures 10″” x 10″”.

Sportsman Gift Set $26.95 Adventurous at heart? This Sportsman Gift Set contains a top-quality flashlight, compass and pocketknife for the outdoorsmen and women in your wedding party or to give as a welcome gift at your wilderness wedding retreat. The brushed stainless steel collection features personalized engraving on the pocketknife, adding to the set's significance. The personalized pocketknife fits up to two lines of text, up to 15 characters per line.

One Dozen Wedding Chocolate Covered Strawberries in a Gift Box $54.95 A romantic and unique wedding idea – a mix of the famous Shari’s Berries Tuxedo Berries and Bride Berries presented in an elegant gold box…perfect for engagement parties bridal showers and wedding favors! Our elegant Tuxedo Berries are dipped to simulate a tuxedo – complete with bow tie and buttons and our Bride Berries are dipped in white chocolate and swizzled with white chocolate to simulate a wedding dress! Sold in sets of 12 (6 pair of bride &; groom.) If this item is being shipped to a warmer climate, please call our customer service department at 1-866-942-1311 to place your order so that it can be expedited to prevent melting. Please note: We are not responsible for any melted orders that are shipped via ground service.