a wedding gift that honeymoons with them

Well, we are definitely in the midst of wedding season and being less than a year away from 30 means that everyone seems to be getting married. This also means I have a ton of engagement, shower, and wedding gifts to be buying. I know I can always turn to the couple's registry but sometimes I just want to get creative and other times I've just put it off long too long that I can't afford any of the remaining items.

A customized travel kit is a wonderfully creative gift that any couple about to embark on a new journey and honeymoon could certainly use. It's up to you what you fill it with but here are just a few ideas.

Start with something fun to hold all the items such as these mini suitcases or a nice carry-on bag. Not only will they hold your gift now, they also make attractive storage boxes for other items later.

Personalize it with a luggage tag. Instead of attaching a separate card, continue you travel theme by just writing a little note to the happy couple and tucking it into the tag.

Traveling overseas, down to Mexico or up to Canada on their honeymoon? Stick in a couple of stylish passport covers. Fun colors and designs make them much easier to find in a full purse or carry-on bag.

Getting stuck somewhere unexpectedly thanks to a delayed flight, train or tour bus can be turned into hours of fun with travel games. Sudoko anyone? A handful of Trivial Pursuit cards is a great way to test your knowledge and pass the time. Check your local thriftstore for an expansion pack of cards for practically pennies.

You never know what can happen, so make sure they are prepared with a first aid kit to go.

Being away from home often means being away from a washer and dryer, but it doesn't mean they are safe from stains. Give them the clothing care tools to keep their wardrobe looking fresh.

Prepare them for their destination with a notebook/travel guide. Some good maps as well as restaurant, museum and public transit information are a must whenever traveling to a new place. A few extra pages to jot down some notes is definitely an added bonus when trying to stay organized.

Stores such as Flight 001 provide you with all the tools needed to make travel a piece of cake or in this case, a sheet of paper soap. Hey, it just means one fewer item in that already overstuffed Ziploc bag of theirs. Second big plus is she doesn't have to worry about it leaking in her purse.

One of the most important items these days is a TSA-compliant toiletry kit. Having to toss your expensive moisturizer or perfume at airport security because the bottle was too big is not something anyone wants to have to do. Make sure that all their toiletries will make it through security with them.

Now, fill up the minisuite case or carry-on bag with all your goodies and be prepared to make some newlyweds very happy.

Do you have a creative gift idea that any pair of newly weds would love?