Wedding Gifts
It's been years since we first published this article and since then, styles and trends have changed. For a more up-to-date list of ideas or even just an introduction to wedding registries, check out our 2023 wedding gift ideas article.
Whether you're looking for a gift to bring to an upcoming wedding or creating a registry for your own impending nuptials, finding the perfect wedding gift can be tricky. Bringing a gift at all is a nice thing to do, and people mean well. At the same time though, nobody wants to start their newly married life with piles of useless clutter. When you buy a wedding gift, you can avoid this by finding something that fits the couple’s individual lifestyle and personality. By making a wedding registry, you can help guide your guests in the right direction. From the practical to the sentimental, we’ve put together a list of interesting and special wedding gifts for guests and ‘nearlyweds’ alike.
If you're looking for something more traditional (and more standard), our wedding registry gift ideas article covers the basics. Here are some quick ideas for you in the meantime!
With a Letterfolk tile mat, you can welcome guests into your home your way. The tiles are interchangeable, so you can change it up whenever you feel like it. and order tile sets in a variety of colors to really customize your entryway.
Get the gift of a year’s worth of date nights and experiences with the Adventure Challenge and Camera set. You don’t know what the adventure is until you scratch off and reveal and you have the camera to record your memories.
There’s a reason absurdly rich people love having housekeepers. Having a clean house without having to clean it yourself is an incredible luxury.
Speaking of practical wedding gifts, why shouldn’t your helpful appliances be gorgeous? We bet your toast tastes better for it.
A wedding is sort of like an official introduction into adulthood. There’s nothing more adult than having a nice wine glass set that you only use for red wines.
Is there anything more luxurious than lounging around in a beautiful linen robe, sipping a cup of your favorite hot beverage? Help the happy couple lean into being the type of people they used to make fun of.
With prompts and pockets, the Artifact Uprising Scrapbook can tell your love story in a beautiful way. This is a nice sentimental gift for when you know the couple well and have access to their pictures and memories. A scrapbook is the ultimate personal gift, showing that you really care and put effort into their present.
Registering for luggage as a wedding gift is a very good idea. Use it for your honeymoon, destination wedding, and hopefully for many trips together over the years. A great piece of luggage can make all the difference when you are traveling.
Whether it’s just the two of you or you’re having a get together with your favorite people, a tabletop fire pit sets the mood while it warms you up. Nothing beats the ambience of a fire at night.
Never underestimate a great serving board. They're perfect for dinner parties and cozy nights in where you want to make a simple, but delicious and impressive seeming charcuterie arrangement. If you treat it right, you’ll have it for many years to come. We love this quartet of boards that will also look beautiful on display.
A gorgeous mid-century modern speaker is the upgrade you’ve always wanted and now you have an excuse. With state-of-the-art sound and vintage-inspired looks, this speaker would enhance any space it’s in.
p.s. Don't forget about the bride/groom and parent gifts! It's customary that the bride and groom buy each other gifts as well as gifts for the wedding party (parents included). For the right ideas, check out our articles on wedding gifts for parents, groomsmen gifts, bridesmaid gifts, and our guides for buying gifts for groom from bride and gifts for bride from groom
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