Wedding guests are supposed to have all the fun, right? Hey, it's not your wedding day - you get to just kick back, enjoy a great party (open bar, anyone)? and  relax! What's there to worry  about, besides finding the  ideal outfit, who to take as a date and of course, what to  give the happy couple?

Ok, so maybe there is a little stress involved when you  open that wedding invite....especially that part about shopping for a  present....and maybe wondering if your ex will be there...

That's right, the all-important wedding gift (sorry, we can't  help you with the ex thing). Since couples usually only get married once (well, at  least to each other) you have one chance to choose them a present that they'll either cherish, forget about in a few years, or loathe forever; if you  happen to give a birthday or Christmas present that's a dud, you get a do-over just 365 days later. Wedding gifts, on  the other hand, are one-shot deals; make sure you pick a winner by giving personalized wedding gifts.

Don't Give The Expected

Whether you're looking for that perfect present for a loved one, friend or colleague, personalized wedding gifts are always welcome as an alternative to either something off the wedding registry or simply giving cash.

After all, while items like new appliances, towels and wine glasses are practical, they aren't particularly special or memorable. A few years down the road and that funky-colored toaster won't match the couple's new kitchen remodel; those towels will be re-purposed as cleaning rags and those wine glasses will have been forgotten at the back of some closet.

And yes, well everyone can use some extra cash, especially when they're faced with all those newlywed expenses, but money is neither personal nor memorable. Think about it - have you ever heard a couple reminiscing on their anniversary about how they were able to pay their cable bill with the money they received as a wedding present? It's not to say that cash is bad, it's just that cash alone doesn't make for a memorable wedding gift.

So, What's Wrong With The Registry?

Sure, when you shop off the registry you'll be buying things that the lucky couple has actually said they'd like to own, aren't you?

Maybe.

If you've ever been a part of filling out a wedding gift registry, you know that it can be a bit, well, odd. When else do grown adults make up a wish list of expensive presents?

Most wedding registries wind up being the product of pressure from the retail consultant (who pushes the couple to request the items that the store makes the most profit from) combined with the collective opinions of future mother-in-laws, well-intentioned bff's and the stressed-out couple who are trying to make everyone happy all at once. </p>

Personalized Wedding Gifts Are Keepers

So, what's a wedding guest to do? Buy a personalized gifts, of course! Thoughtful, memorable keepsakes like  family established signs and customized family name canvas art are great alternatives to the usual run-of-the-mill presents. These personalized items let the couple know that you care enough to order something special to commemorate their day, because that's really what a wedding present is meant to do.

Not only do personalized family name signs make truly great alternatives to buying gifts off the registry or giving cash, people keep these items forever, often passing them down through their family. What better way to commemorate someone's wedding day than with their own customized family heirloom?

Engagements, Showers and Anniversaries Too

While family established signs are perfect for weddings, they also make unique and valued gifts for engagement parties, wedding showers and anniversaries as well. These signs are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes and prices, making it easy to find a great personalized gift on any budget.

So, the next time you receive an invite to a wedding, don't stress over the gift you'll bring - skip the registry, put your check book away and order a personalized wedding gift!