Top 10 Wedding Gift Ideas
It’s traditional for loving friends and family to speed a young married couple on their way with gifts to help them build a new household together.
Many people have online registries these days which can give you an idea of what you should buy, but here are some more suggestions for what might make the perfect wedding present.
10 Great Wedding Gift Ideas
1. Furniture. An empty house is one of the most overwhelming things that a newly married couple has to face. To help with all that stress, giving them some new furniture is a great way to start things off on the right foot. Go for antique pieces that can probably find a place in whatever décor they will ultimately prefer.
2. Honeymoon gifts. There’s no easier way to delight a couple than with the gift of a romantic getaway after the wedding. If this is too lavish for your wallet, you can get them something that will complement their honeymoon, such as a gift certificate good for a restaurant in the area where they will be staying.
3. Electronics. These days, our computers, cameras, and other gadgets are just as important to us as our cars and dishwashers. Getting the happy couple a digital gift is not only stylish, but also practical. If you know of an item that they already have, think of getting them some accessories to go along with it.
4. Picture frames. Well-made and elegant picture frames can be incredibly useful for a newlywed couple. You can include a picture of the couple or their wedding invitation in the frame, or just give them an empty one that they can use for any of their wedding photos.
5. Designer outfits. Clothes are a lovely and reliable wedding gift. You can ask relatives of the bride and groom to help determine their sizes, then get each of them something nice from a high-end retailer. If you’re worried about size, you can always rely on items like scarves and watches.
6. Fine wine. A beautiful gift that is also relatively affordable would be a bottle or two of gourmet wine. Other high-end liquors, such as scotch or brandy, make wonderful gifts as well. Bonus points if the gift will age perfectly so as to be opened on their tenth anniversary!
7. Appliances. This is a classic gift, but still incredibly desirable. Whether you’re getting them a toaster or going big with a washer/dryer combo, the practicality of this gift often means that it’s the nicest thing you can do. Check their registry for requests, or get them something new to replace an ancient junker that they might already have.
8. Ceramics. High-quality ceramic crockery and cookware combines physical beauty with usability. Get the newlyweds a salad bowl, Dutch oven, or even a set of plates with a beautiful glaze to start off their wonderful new life together. This is the perfect kind of domestic item to send them your best wishes.
9. Arts and crafts. When a couple moves into a new house, bare walls can be just as disconcerting as the absence of appliances and kitchen utensils. A gift of framed artwork, sculpture, or lawn decorations can be a welcome method of cheering up an empty house for a pair of newlyweds.
10. Money. Here’s what you can get for the couple that has everything. Giving money isn’t tacky, but even so, presentation can really make a difference. Enclose the check with a thoughtful card expressing your heartfelt warm wishes to the bride and groom, which will give your gift that personal touch.
