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In times like these, finding ways to save money is skill we all need to master. So what do you do when faced with a situation where you know you're expected to spend money on a gift – but you're strapped for cash? If you've been invited to a wedding, you'll almost certainly be thinking about what to buy for the happy couple and looking for ideas of inexpensive wedding gifts that will delight them without breaking your budget.

Keeping your costs down does not automatically mean that your wedding present has to be uninteresting or insignificant. There are lots of different way to give cheap wedding gifts a special twist or a unique touch. One of the best ways to show the time and attention you paid to your choice of gift is to personalize it in some way. How you do this depends on the item you choose, but the scope it gives to your creativity and imagination is what makes the gift special to the bride and groom. Even a simple touch such as engraving their names, a message or the date of their wedding can transform a humdrum object into a treasured keepsake.

So what inexpensive wedding gift ideas will be best for the happy pair? If you know the couple well, you'll probably be able to match their interests or tastes to a wide range of items. And customizing a low-cost gift such as a mug, a photograph frame or a clock can be easy. Here are some suggestions to get you started in your search:

Photo frames: who does not have special photos that they want to keep on display? And after the wedding there will likely be plenty more! While many people these days keep their pictures as digital files, a photo in a frame always makes a special display. Check out different styles of frames in wood, silver or other materials and think of a short but sweet message that the couple will appreciate.

Mugs, glasses or tankards: most people have a range of these items for everyday use – but it's not so usual to have special pieces engraved with a name or the date of a wedding. If you choose glasses or tumblers, for example, you can select a modern, functional type or go for a more classic look, maybe in lead crystal if you think that will suit the newlyweds' taste.

Tee-shirts: here's an unusual idea that might suit a couple with an informal style and a quirky sense of humor! There are countless ways in which you can personalize a tee to match the personality, hobbies or activities of the bride and groom. How about a pair of commemorative 'wedding t-shirts' that celebrates the love that they share or which carry a personal message you would like them to remember?

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Source by Carole Anderson