Planning a wedding is quite a challenge for couples. There are a lot of details to pay attention to, that it is hardly surprising that the couple becomes more stressed during those planning months. From choosing the caterer to completing the guest list, the couple has to have the stamina for even the pettiest errands.

While it can be hard for couples to plan their dream wedding, the guests do not have it any easier. Aside from choosing the appropriate attire for the ceremony, they also have to conquer a mind-boggling task: pick out the best wedding gift for the couple.

Most couples get themselves listed under at least one store's bridal registry program, so that their guests can have an easier time choosing a wedding gift. That way, the choices are already narrowed down for the attendees, and there is also a slim chance that the couple will receive the same gifts. The items included in the registry are mostly practical things ranging from towels to oven toasters.

But what happens if the couple fails to participate in a bridal registry program? The guests would have to think of more creative gift ideas. Without a template to guide a guest, it can be downright confusing for someone to choose the best wedding gift. Moreover, by giving a cliché gift, there is a greater risk that other people are going to give the couple the same gift too.

This can be quite hard for guests; they really have to think outside of the box to make sure that they will get something that the couple would use. An ingenious idea would be to think of a gift that's a step ahead of the other gifts. Why not get something for the couple's future child? After all, they are bound to start their own family soon, and getting them something for the baby would also inspire them to get baby stuff, too.

A great gift idea would be to get the couple a baby footprint and handprint kit. These are available in most online retail stores. The gift can be quite simple, but it has the potential to hold precious memories. The couple would be encouraged to record their baby's footprint and handprint, and they can frame those.

A baby footprint and handprint kit usually contains some non-toxic clay for the baby's impressions. There might be a frame or shadowbox included, so that the impression is well-protected. Other trinkets are also included in the kit to spruce up the imprint.

Getting the baby's footprint and handprint is a great way for the family to bond. The activity is both fun and intimate; it also ensures the couple that they will have something to remind them of their baby's first years. Even as the child grows up, there are still reminders of his or her early life.

The baby footprint and handprint kit is a pretty unconventional wedding gift, but it is something that most couples would really cherish. When they are already expecting a baby, they will surely remember the person who gave them the first gift for their child.