Rain Drops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens....

These days, wedding gift registries have taken a new form. No longer are recently engaged couples ascending on high end department stores or joining "the wedding club". Now, more than ever, engaged couples have already carved out their 'space' and don't value items they can pick up anytime they wish. Moreover, most savvy, urban couples need unique ways to make their mark and show their guests how serious they are about their new life together.

Premier Bride Magazine has seen a shift in the way couples want to remember their special day.

Here is Premier Bride Magazines TOP FIVE unique gift registry ideas that stray from traditional gift giving.

1. Farm Africa is an organization where you can give the gift of livestock to help villages in Africa prosper. Your guests can go online and purchase a variety of items. Each of the purchases comes with a unique video, email link with card and photo gift pack.
2. Our Wishing Well: In some cases, giving the gift of cash is better than pots and pans. Some engaged couples are in need of honeymoon funds or have one larger item in mind. Making contributions to the newlyweds is also a great way to avoid returning gifts to department stores or double purchases of like items.
3. The gift of Art: Customized pieces that reflect your new style and life together is a great way to kick of your new marriage. Marrying art and style, name your design.com offers unique ways to enhance your new space. Check it out!
4. Donating to a Local Charity: This is a great way to be the community leaders you were raised to be! Naming a charity can be carried through from invitation to i do! Incorporating that 'GIVE' factor means instant Karma for your new life. Charity Vault is an online resource that allows you to find local charities and discover how you can give back in big ways!
5. Mortgage Gift Registry: Most educated and established couples have already collected a lifetime of cups and saucers. The one thing they might be lacking is a permanent ROOF over their heads. This online registry, Feather Our Nest, allows you to set up an Escrow for your wedding guests and collect a nice sized down payment for your first home!

If you have additional ideas on ways to give OR receive, comment below! We would love to hear how you changed the face of wedding gift registries or gift giving in general.