Personalized Engraved Gifts by CNS Direct

Inscriptions are sometimes very personal, a memorable quote, a statement of affection or one of appreciation; these are best left to you, your feelings and the occasion. Be creative, and take advantage of our generous FREE engraving. If your message just won't fit on the special gift you've selected, send us a note or call us: 888-799-4661. One of our gift counselors will happily assist you with any options that may be available.

Most often, personal inscriptions are designed to capture the memories and emotions of an occasion or event. These occasions generally revolve around a day or a date. Most often, simply engraving the recipients name, initial(s) or monogram and the date of the occasion on a gift is sufficient to trigger memories of that special day for many years to come. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, birthdays, the birth of a new baby, are all such events.

Below we have compiled a list of gift ideas, common occasions for gift giving, and inscription suggestions for your special events.

Albums/Frames
Flasks/Steins/Tankards
Flutes/Goblets
Key Chains

Compacts
Jewelry/Keepsake/Trinket Boxes
Money Clips
Serving Trays

Albums and frames are good anytime gifts. An engraved album or frame is the perfect gift to complement the photo(s) taken of a special occasion. Everyone who views the gift will vividly remember his or her favorite memories of the occasion. Top
Anytime:	Engrave significant information about the occasion i.e. occasion, date, place, names, etc. Engrave a special message to a friend or loved one If the occasion is a birth, the baby's measurements, name, and the date
A compact, or a jewelry or keepsake or trinket box is an excellent gift for any occasion. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, and Valentine's Day are all great occasions to give these gifts. They make an especially nice bridesmaid's gift. Top
Weddings:	Bridesmaid's name, title (bridesmaid, maid of honor), and the date A single initial or a monogram and the date Brides name, grooms name, bridesmaid's name, and the date A sincere message from you to your friend
Graduations:	Graduate's name and the date A single initial or a monogram and the date Congratulations, a name or initial or monogram and the date
Retirement:	A familiar quotation is always appropriate Best wishes, a name or initial or a monogram and the date A sincere message of appreciation, a name and the date
A flask, stein or tankard makes a great gift for one of the guys. These gifts are often given to wedding party members, graduates, and retirees. Inscriptions are sometimes elaborate, but most often they are simple. Top
Weddings:	A first name, a title (groomsman, usher) and the date The groomsman's initials and the date A common slogan or phrase, and the date "Bottom Up","Here's to you", "Drink till you marry"
Graduations:	Congratulation, a name and the date The graduate's initials, and the date You special message to your graduate and the date
Retirement:	A familiar quotation is always appropriate "Best Wishes", a name or initials and the date "Here's to the easy life", a name and the date
Flutes and Goblets make great keepsakes for weddings and anniversaries. Top
Weddings:	Generally a personal line or "Our Special Day" or "Our Wedding Day", the bride and grooms name and the date.
Anniversaries:	A personal message or just 1st Anniversary, the husband's and wife's names and the date.
Money Clips and Key Chains are often given to wedding party members, graduates, and as a personal gift to a retiring friend. While they normally do not offer a lot of engraving space, they really make an excellent gift to remember a special occasion. Top
Weddings:	Initials and the date First name and the date Brides name, grooms name, recipient's name or initials and the date
Graduations:	Initials and the date First name and the date Giver's name, graduate's name or initials and the date
Retirement:	Initials and the date First name and the date Giver's name, retiree's name and the date
Trays make great gifts to mark significant events, an anniversary, a retirement, or a sporting event. Trays offer plenty of engraving space for your message, so be creative. Top
Anniversary:	"Happy 25th (or correct number), Mom and Dad. We're so happy to have the two of you together. Love...."
	"Congratulations on 25 years of marriage, we're so proud of you."
Retirement:	"Our paths must part. We are so enriched for having had the pleasure of working with you and sharing each of your successes. Happy Retirement"
	"The many years of your dedicated service to our company will not easily be forgotten nor replaced, as no one else can possibly fill your shoes. Good luck on your retirement"
	"May you find the best of everything in your well-earned retirement"
	"May your retirement grant you every blessing life has to offer"
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