Today's brides may opt for a traditional ceremony with all of the accouterments, but their taste and lifestyles may be anything but traditional. Women are marrying later the average age is 27 - and many couples have lived together first. Therefore, the usual gift to the bride and groom to help them set up their life together may be redundant.

Gift givers are looking for new and unusual gifts that make a statement and create a memory. Elizabeth Schumacher, owner of Pennsylvania-based Garden Accents, a purveyor of fine garden ornaments, statuary, accessories and furniture has noticed that more and more of her clients are asking for suggestions for wedding gifts, "Many of our clients are purchasing garden ornaments as wedding gifts, especially for the bride who has everything. These designer crafted ornaments are more than just garden accessories they are art objects. They are not only unique and beautiful but add sparkle and interest whether they are placed on a terrace garden, flower patch, rambling lawn or even inside the home. They also create a lasting memory of the giver and the special day."

Schumacher's shop carry a range of items in a variety of price ranges. Limited edition bronze fountain pieces are interspersed with designer copper and slate bird feeders, whimsical planters and original pieces of art. To enjoy these pieces, one does not have to be a garden or even own a patch of green space. According to Schumacher, "Our most popular items are our French and Italian glazed pots and planters, which come in a variety of vibrant colors and can be used to inject excitement into any indoor or outdoor space."

If you are searching for a truly unusual but beautiful wedding gift with more meaning than the usual housewares or towels, garden ornaments may provide a unique solutions that will endure and be valued for many years to come.

Garden Accents is located at 4 Union Hill Road, West Conshohocken, PA. For additional information, call 610.825.5525.