Everyone gives wedding gifts after the fact. But when the couple REALLY need it, of course, is BEFORE the ordeal -- of the planning, the ceremony, and the guest-wrangling. What they need is a reminder of why they are doing this in the first place -- and why we love them even though they are doing this with us (and to us). Our particular "couple" -- our young friends -- are marrying in two months. Planning is just getting intense, and they already look a bit frayed. We want to help -- and this is the perfect gift, the perfect gesture. Thank you so much for your insights and your creativity. --Ann W., Asheville NC