wedding gifts
go vintage - and have a look at http://www.thevintageweddinglist.co.uk - a lovely collection on antique and vintage pieces for your home; ceramics, glass, textiles, tableware and interesting books plus lot more. We love the pretty eiderdowns, the antique glass and the silverware.
and for something completely different ...
if you're planning to start, revive or redesign a garden - why not have a wedding list with a difference on www.weddinggardencompany.co.uk - it offers all you need to start, revive or redesign a garden
alternative ideas for present givers
exclusives ...
get a carry-a-bag especially made for the happy couple to commemorate their wedding - it makes a great gift and will sure to be the one they'll really remember and use again and again instead of plastic bags
d-i-y ...
write a story about couple and present it in print, on cd/memory stick or perhaps on line - choosing a story/theme about their lives together to date and include photos of themselves and maybe family and friends
and finally ...
maybe give a gift of your time - sharing your knowledge and experiences (however limited) with a friend in need of advice or actually offering to physically help during the planning - or actually on the big day