You are not really expected to bring a gift whenever you are invited to a wedding ceremony or reception. But if you are a close friend or part of the entourage, especially as one of the wedding sponsors, you would always oblige yourself to give the couple even the simplest wedding present.
There’s a long list of thoughtful wedding gift ideas for you to choose from. But you might want to focus on items that could help the couple start or perhaps enjoy their new life together.
Top 18 Best Wedding Gifts For the Couple:
Something the couple could cherish and remember
These simple gifts or tokens could help represent your good wishes for the couple. You could create these on your own to make them more memorable.
1. An artwork about their love and relationship
You can opt to make and frame a collage or mosaic of their photos together, sketch or draw the couple, compose and create a poem, create a love timeline, etc.
2. Monogrammed or embroidered pair of pillows
A pair of pillows or throw pillows bearing the couple’s name are among the most popular and cute wedding gifts. It’s a pleasant reminder of you and of the wedding every time the pillows are used.
3. Personalized display vase
Decorative items like vases are also lovely gift ideas. Adding up personal touches or details would also make it memorable and great.
4. Rosenthal mini porcelain vases
These are generally priced under $50 each, so you may want to consider getting a set of them. Even if you just get a couple, they’re a great gift they can use and enjoy for years.
5. Art/paintings
Whether it’s a bronze sculpture or a painting by their favorite local artist, giving art for a wedding gift is a great way to personalize it. Just make sure you don’t get anything too risque.
6. Digital photo frame
While standard picture frames are excellent, a digital photo frame allows people to display multiple photos wherever they want proudly. Even better, try to stock it with photographs before you give it as a gift.
Something the couple could use
The couple is about to start a new chapter in their life; hence, they would certainly appreciate gifts to help them start their journey.
7. Cash or gift certificates
Money or cash has always been a practical and acceptable form of gift. Instead of cash, you could also give gift certificates which can be used to purchase household items or perhaps groceries and household supplies.
8. Home appliances or kitchen utensils
Newlyweds aren’t expected to have all the essential home appliances and kitchen utensils. This could be an opportunity for you to give your share or create your part in their new home.
9. Cookbook
Everyone must admit it; not all newlyweds are prepared to do even the most straightforward house tasks like cooking. As you know, the couple is not accustomed to cooking. A cookbook would be of great help.
10. Pioneer canvas picnic basket
Picnic baskets come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges. You can get something nice for around $50, but the good ones cost $150 or more.
11. Juicer
This is a great wedding gift for couples who are really into fitness or eating healthy. Spend at least $200 or more to ensure you’re getting something built to last a long time.
12. Robot Vacuum
Yes, you can get your married friends a robot these days. You’ll spend over $200 in most cases, but this can be a great wedding gift for couples who are really into technology.
13. Lawn furniture
For married couples that are going to be moving into a new home after the ceremony – or even before – some nice lawn furniture is another high-end wedding gift you should consider.
14. Fire Pit with screen and cover
If the people getting married enjoy the outdoors at night, a fire pit is an excellent idea for a gift. They can be had for around $100. Make sure you get something that’s safe and also looks good.
15. Wooden bowl set
This is another great gift you can usually find for under $100. For newly married couples, having matching dishes might not be their biggest concern, but this is a great way to help them out while showing off your style.
Something the couple could enjoy
Finally, there are wedding gift ideas that could let the couple enjoy their new life together. Examples include the following:
16. Massage and relaxation gift
After a hectic and stressful wedding event, you can help ward off those stresses by treating the couple to a relaxing massage or spa session.
17. A Dinner date
You can also provide a romantic dinner date for the couple at their favorite restaurant, which they could avail of after the wedding and home moving.
18. A Honeymoon vacation or trip ticket
The couple should already have a plan as to where they should spend their honeymoon. But if they don’t have plans yet, you might want to suggest and provide either the accommodation or a trip ticket as a gift.
Final Thoughts on Wedding Gift Ideas
Although it would be a delight for the couple to receive expensive and material gifts, remember that they would generally be satisfied knowing that you wish them well and will support their newly formed family.
