Something Remembered

Whether or not Mom and Dad are shelling out money for the wedding, they still deserve a token of appreciation for raising you and getting you to where you are. And certainly the Bridal Party deserves a reward for buying gowns they will never wear again and paying for hairstyles that they can't stand.

However, finding gifts can be a time consuming and frustrating task. Many times, after tearing through the strip mall for hours on end, cranky shoppers have nothing left to do but to turn to some tried and true favorites.

Roosevelt Field Mall's Things Remembered offers an array of unique gifts that aren't just perfect for parents but also for Bridal Party goodie bags, wedding day accessories and even something special for the soon-to-be bride or groom.

Both the shop and the website offer items such as engraved flasks for Dad, stunning pocket watches for the Best Man and elegant jewelry boxes for the bride to store her wedding day diamonds and pearls in. The soon-to-be-wed can also purchase toasting flutes and cake servers from the shop, and the best part is that none of the items are cookie cutter.

Not only do the styles differ significantly- the "Everlasting Love" flutes have beautiful heart detailing on the top of the stem, while the "Mr. & Mrs." flutes are dressed for the big day in adorable bow tie and crystal detailing- but many of the shop's items can be personalized.

One satisfied soon-to-be bride, Kimberly Alfano, says, "I love Things Remembered because of the quality of keepsakes they offer. They are so beautiful that you can always display them. The best thing is you can personalize pretty much anything in there."

Personalized gifts always let the recipient know that a tremendous amount of thought was put into the purchase.

The options for personalization are numerous, and customers can be as crafty or as simple as they would like. A shiny flask with a witty saying such as "Three Cheers for the Three Musketeers/Jen, Dad, Eric" is fun and innovative, but is also a classy keepsake. Gifts can also serve as memorials in honor of deceased loved ones.

Another future bride, Jackie Ingoglia, says, "I'm planning on going to Things Remembered to buy my fiance cufflinks with a picture of his father who passed away. My future sister-in-law bought personalized picture cufflinks there and it was a beautiful and sentimental gift."

Collage frames filled with photos of the big day and embroidered wedding throws are only a smattering of the other items Things Remembered has to offer.

When the honeymoon is over and the thank-you cards are sent, the newlyweds can always turn to their treasures as a way to relive their special day.

Visit Things Remembered in Roosevelt Field Mall or at www.thingsremembered.com.