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Relative’s wedding

Who they are: There’s photo (you, in diapers, in their arms) and blood evidence that you share the same genes, but you don’t really know them outside of the family setting.

Advice: “Giving them a picture of when you were kids, or one of the relatives you have in common, is a great way to personalize a gift. Digital frames are ideal, because you can load them with a lot of photos,” says Lee. “If you’re feeling clever, look at the registry and figure out what they didn’t register for. Or just throw in a third pair of candlesticks in a different height.”

How much to spend: $75–$125

From the registry: Settle on the boring place setting but throw in recipe cards bearing the best of your shared family’s recipes—find a box of blanks at Kate’s Paperie for $17 (72 Spring St between Crosby and Lafayette Sts, 212-941-9816).

Classic gift: A Vera Wang picture frame is sleek and classy—everything your mother wishes you were. $75, macys.com

Cool gift: Antonio Citterio’s stainless steel serving spoons will match—and survive—anything. $90, conranusa.com

Cooler gift: There’s something “mad scientist” about this round-bottom decanter. $150, michaelcfina.com

Coolest gift of all: Schedule a full-on house cleaning right before the couple returns from the honeymoon. Because who can clean when they’re feeling ecstatic? $150, greatamericandays.com

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Time Out New York / Issue 663 : Jun 11–17, 2008

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