Need to get a gift for someone special and don't know what to get? A personalized photo frame is a wonderful choice for a gift. People love to see photos and be reminded of special memories or people in their life. Personalized picture frames allow you to give a gift that will help someone remember their special memories and show them how much you care.

You can find personalized frames for many different special occasions. Personalized frames are the perfect gift to hold memories of graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, religious celebrations or any other special occasion.

With personalized picture frames you have two choices- you can have your picture frame engraved or you can use your creativity and create a personalized frame with handwritten messages, signatures or photos of special times.

Photo Frame Engraving

The most common type of engraving on frames are dates and names, but you can also have a unique message or image engraved. You can have a frame retailer do the engraving on metal and wood frames or you can take the picture frame to an engraver or jeweler.

When having a picture frame engraved, you should always make sure the frame is meant for engraving. Engraving requires a frame with a solid finish, a flat, smooth surface and a large enough area for an engraved message. Most engraving looks best on quality metal frames such as pewter frames, silver plated frames or sterling silver picture frames. Engraving on a silver plated or sterling silver picture frame looks elegant and is never outdated. The beauty of these engraved photo frames will help ensure your gift is appreciated for years to come.

Be sure the metal picture frame you select has a smooth flat surface for engraving and has a solid metal finish or specifically states its "engraveable." Otherwise, you could engrave a metal picture frame and have a two-toned engraving that looks completely different than the actual frame finish. This will look terrible and won't be able to be returned after it's engraved.

Normally, engraving on metal frames is restricted to a small space that has just enough room for a name and possibly a date. But if you want to engrave more than just a name or date, you should consider engraving a wood picture frame.

Wood photo frames can be engraved with images, poems, names, or even love notes. What you engrave on a wood picture frame is only limited by your imagination. Similar to metal, you need a smooth flat surface, however with wood you can have a larger area engraved. This is why you often see wood frames engraved with special images, poems or messages covering the frame.

Personalized Picture Frame Mats

Personalized picture mats are another clever way to use your creativity. Personalized mats allow you to surround a special picture with a mat that has been specially personalized for your friend or loved one. The mat can be personalized with messages and signatures from friends or family who were part of that special time. This can turn a nice gift into a special keepsake that’s treasured for years.

There are numerous ways to personalize a photo frame - you can write a special message, poem or verse for almost any type of special occasion. And with so many colors, shapes, sizes, themes, styles and prices, you are bound to find the personalized picture frame that will make the perfect gift.

By taking a little extra effort and giving a personalized picture frame, you’re telling that special someone how much you care about them. Just picture how happy your friend or loved one will be when they receive their personalized picture frame. Each time they look at their special personalized gift, they will remember how much you care and be reminded of their special memories.