The Personalized Wedding

Pretty much anything can be personalized these days, and a big trend at the moment is personalizing weddings. Couples are taking monograms to a whole new level and putting their stamp (sometimes literally) all over their big day. And why shouldn’t they? A wedding should be all about the two people being celebrated, and what is important to them. So if that’s a bicycle theme, or cupcakes bearing their likeness, so be it. You can never get away with this again, so go nuts! There can, of course, be overkill, so we’ve waded deep into the wedding waters to come up with a list of truly clever, charming and memorable personalized items perfect for decorating a reception or gifting to a happy, freshly married couple.

| Posted: 24 Aug, 2011 by Rene

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• Personalized Cutting Board

  

  Help the newlyweds get their grill on with a cutting board bearing their names. Made of solid sugar maple wood, this sturdy board will last for years and always remind them of when they got married, way back when.

  $60 at Red Envelope | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Sep, 2011 by Rene

• Just Married Wedding Banner

  

  The happiness of the day calls for equally excited decor. Say it loud and proud with a custom wedding banner, bearing the new couples’ names and any design that suits their fancy. These banners make for a cute backdrop or photo prop, as well as a sweet keepsake.

  $30 at Foosie Design | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Sep, 2011 by Rene

• Personalized Chalkboard

  

  What a unique (and useful) way to celebrate having a new last name. Personalize a chalkboard as a gift, or a couple could use one in lieu of a guest book. Chalk it up to a happy new life together.

  $250 at Uncommon Goods | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 Sep, 2011 by Rene

• Custom Wedding Map

  

  What gift could be more thoughtful than a gorgeous, hand drawn, watercolor map of where the happy couple met, got married, or started a life together? Swiss Cottage Studios will create a lovely map including all of the important points of interest along with darling illustrations. Go ahead and splurge- you know you’ve always wanted to be the one to give the favorite gift.

  $325 at Swiss Cottage Designs | Buy

  (Prices vary by design)

  

  | Posted 01 Sep, 2011 by Rene

• Calendar Save The Date

  

  Evapaul creates their clever save-the-date cards and invitations in a digital format, allowing you to print however many you like on whatever you want. We quite like this calendar reminder- simple and lovely.

  $50 at evapaul | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Sep, 2011 by Rene

• Custom Rubber Stamp

  

  Save on printing charges and the endless peeling of address labels and customize your own sweet stamp. When you’re done stamping all of that wedding stationary these sweet birds can live on as an everyday return address stamp.

  $20 at Love To Create Stamps | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Personalized Wood Stir Sticks

  

  Stir things up at the cocktail hour- pair the signature cocktail with with a classic monogrammed stir stick. They add a touch of personalization, and, more importantly, those olives need something to hold on to.

  $59 at Invitation Lane | Buy

  (Price is for 100)

  

  | Posted 31 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Two Piece Cube Favor Box

  

  This sweet lidded box might be as appreciated as the favors hidden inside. It’s like a tiny present for each guest! Choose your own colors, fonts and ribbons to customize to your taste.

  $50 at Bellaterra | Buy

  (Price is for a set of 20)

  

  | Posted 30 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Pennant Wedding Guest Book

  

  Guests can leave their well wishes and words of wisdom in a charming guest book made especially for the happy couple. The banner motif is terribly cute, and its slim size (not to mention the personalized cover) make this reception staple all the more fun and memorable.

  $25 at Earmark | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Personalized Matchboxes

  

  Baby, you light my fire. Give your guests a favor that is as useful as it is cute. Customize the design of the matchboxes to suit your taste and place them strategically around the reception- in the restrooms, on the bar or near the group of smokers huddled outside.

  $1 at KatBlu Studio | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Kissing Goldfish Original Artwork

  

  These sweet smooching goldfish are layered on top of pages from vintage French magazines, and adding the bride and grooms’ names amps up the uniqueness. A whimsical and sweet gift, frame this original piece of mixed media artwork for your favorite newlyweds.

  $18 at Coco de Paris | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Aug, 2011 by Rene

• Personalized Small Plate

  

  A handsome monogrammed plate is a fitting gift for any new couple, and noting the date established is a sweet touch. This plate might be too sentimental to eat off of.

  $45 at Aedriel Originials | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Aug, 2011 by Rene