1.) Put yourself in the couple's shoes: When considering what to get a couple for their big day, think back to when you got married to remember what gifts you received that stand out in your mind today and are still favorites of you and your spouse. If you have never been married, think about what you would want in terms of a gift that would make a long lasting impression on you. Probably something personal would make a long lasting impression. The goal is to give a gift that you know will be unique compared to every other gift the newlyweds receive.

2.) Make it Unique & Personal: There is only one sure fire way to give a gift that you know will leave a long lasting impression on a newly married couple. Be sure the gift is Unique and Personalized in some way. There are many different ways to do this whether you know the couple well or not. Simply use your imagination. A gift that is unique compared to all other gifts and one that is personalized will be a timeless gift for the couple and you will always be remembered for it.

3.) Avoid Gift Registries: If there is one thing I am sure of in this world, it is that when you buy a gift through a department store gift registry, you are taking the easy way out. Yes, I am sure that major retailers make very healthy profits from these registries and they are a great tool for gift buyers, but they are still the easy way out. How much creativity does it take, and how unique can a gift be if it comes from a registry. I am sure that there are rare occasions when a gift from a registry is creative and unique, but how personal can it be. Couples like and appreciate personalized gifts that reflect them as a couple and their relationship. Personalized gifts never get returned! They get admired for a lifetime!

Ryan Rutman is co-owner of Pictureyourname.com. which specializes in Creative, Unique and Personal gift options for weddings and many other occaions. Visit http://www.pictureyourname.com for more gift buying tips and great gift buying solutions.