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8 unusual types of wedding gift registries you should consider

There’s no point in asking for wedding gifts that you already have, right? That’s the case for newlyweds who have lived together for quite some time, or previously married couples who are about to tie the knot for the second, even third, time around.

If you find that you have all the furniture, appliances, and house décor that you need, you might want to create a truly unique wedding gift registry.

Art
Why don’t you include art pieces in your registry? There are several art galleries that will be more than willing to be registered. Give your wedding guests an idea of what art form you want, and be surprised at what they’ll get you. Or, you can simply specify the art piece you’ve set your eyes on.

Babies
If you’re going to start having babies as soon as you’re married – perhaps you’re already pregnant – and you’ve got most of the household stuff already, why not skip straight ahead to buy items for the baby?

Charity
Remember the recent royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton? Their charitable wedding registry, which put up a fund to support environmental and youth initiatives, was such a big hit not only among royal guests but also among everyone else who didn’t even attend the wedding. You can put up your own charitable wedding registry at idofoundation.org. It’s tax deductible, so every penny will go to your chosen charity!

Honeymoon
A honeymoon registry is great for adventurous couples. You can ask guests to fund your honeymoon trip—from the airfare to the romantic dinner – and it’s always fun to know you were part of making their happy memories a reality.

Investment
Getting a couple on their feet financially is a real gift indeed. You might think about a wedding gift registry that allows guests to buy shares in companies which have resonance for your relationship. Loved playing basketball with the groom? Buy some Nike shares. They met online? Invest in Apple. And so on.

Pets
Do they absolutely adore their dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses or reptiles? For some couples who will never have children and, it must be said, who have everything, their pets ARE their children. Let them spoil their furry, finned or feathered best friends with a pet gift registry.

Restaurants
A food registry is also a popular choice among couples. Websites like Foodieregistry.com will allow your guests to buy you a meal at restaurants you’ve always wanted to try! Most of these restaurants have gift certificates for special occasions.

Renovation
And if you have a home that needs some fixing, you can even ask for a renovation-themed wedding gift registry. You might add gift certificates for designer wallpaper or a set of DIY tools. Many people will enjoy taking part in this as you really will remember them every time you turn on the taps or throw open the french doors!