Finding the right wedding gift is no easy task, especially since couples often have differences in preferences. We have rounded up the very best wedding gift ideas with great examples, from traditional wedding gifts to unique presents for the lucky couple.
1. Luxury Travel Accessories - For the keen travellers you could look at buying luxury travel related gifts such as fancy baggage tags or passport covers like this fantastic crocodile effect leather passport cover from Aspinal Of London which currently costs £65. These would also come in handy during their honeymoon!
2. Artwork - As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Art comes in many different forms from paintings to sculptures, meaning, there is usually something to suit everyone. And despite the usual belief's artwork doesn't have to be expensive, websites like Overstock sell a range of artwork at affordable prices.
3. Aromatherapy Diffuser - These devices disperse tiny molecules of oil into the air in a fine vapour or mist. These essential oils emit a pleasant scent into the air plus also purifying it killing bacteria and fungus. To ensure that love remains in the air we recommend looking at the Moodo smart home fragrance creation, this nifty piece of technology can be loaded with four eco-friendly fragrance capsules at one time. Even more impressive is the fact it can deliver a scent on demand via an app, you can even set a schedule to ensure the couples house if smelling and feeling fresh all day and night.
3. Photo Albums / Frames - Capture those memories by gifting a lovely new photo album, websites like Milk Books offer some great wedding photo album deals including personalised photo album packages - see here.
4. Personalised Gifts - Nothing is more relatable than a personalised gift. These days anything can be personalised from doormats, cushions, hampers and prints. We think a great idea is to create a personalised guest book for the wedding and get everyone to leave a message, this will be a great keepsake for the newlyweds. Websites like Prezzy Box offer a wide range of personalised gifts.
5. Spa Treatments - After all the wedding day chaos give the newly married couple a day of relaxation at the spa, websites like Spa Seekers list all the best spa deals out right now.
6. Gift Cards - The gift card is a perfect present for a super picky couple or perhaps a couple that really love a particular restaurants or shop. The other benefit is you have a range of values to choose from to match your budget.
7. Towels / Bathrobes - Help the newlyweds dry off in fashion, gifts like towels and bathrobes may seem a tad boring, but these everyday items are always needed. And to make sure the present is extra special, why not choose something luxurious like this Cleffstone bath robe from Ralph Lauren.
8. Kitchenware - Get them something useful for the kitchen, and not something that will be stored away and never used. This could be anything from a fancy tea / coffee pot to a new knife or pan set. You could also get them something fun and practical for the kitchen such as a personalised cheese / chopping board or personalised kitchen aprons for the couple.
9. Outdoor Furniture - If this couple love spending time in the garden, perhaps you could buy them some new garden furniture like a new garden chairs or a swing. We really like this luxurious patio daybed from Beliani which includes free delivery.
10. Honeymoon Excursion / Photo Session - Why not make their honeymoon even more special by booking them an additional excursion or activity. Obviously, this depends on where they decide to go and will have to fit round their plans.
11. Spending Money - If the happy couple are about to jet off on their honeymoon why not give them some additional spending money so they can enjoy a nice meal or cocktail on you, money.co.uk have compiled this great currency exchange comparison guide to help you find the best place to get that money changed up.
12. Monthly Subscriptions - Is the couple into its food and drink? Why not sign them up on an initial monthly subscription? Perhaps for something like cheese or wine. Companies like Naked Wines have some great monthly offers like 6 bottles of wine for only £24.99.
13. Cutlery - Do the newlyweds enjoy hosting dinner parties? If yes, then a nice set of new cutleries would go down a treat. We particularly like this Matt Blue Gold Goa Cutlery 24 Piece Set from Amara which costs £390.
14. Plants - Green fingered? An indoor plant is not only great to look at but can also have health benefits. Companies like Patch Plants sell a wide range of indoor plants at affordable prices and can deliver directly to married couple.
15. Projector - Fans of the cinema? Bring the big screen into their home with a home projector. We suggest looking at the Epson EH-TW740 Full HD Projector which is the best rated on Argos or the LG CineBeam PF50KS Projector which is rated best for value on Amazon.
16. Digital Polaroid Camara - Help them bring those happy memories to life with a fancy new digital polaroid camera. We recommend looking at the Polaroid Originals OneStep+ which was rated best polaroid camera by digital camera world.
17. Throw Blanket - For those cosy nights in front of the tv all couples need a comfy throw to get under. There's a huge range of throw blankets, but why not go for a luxurious option for the newly married couple, like this emina charcoal faux fur throw by singer Rita Ora with her interior collection.
18. Experience Day - After one day they will never forget, why not give them another with an experience day, this could be from driving super cars to flying lessons. Websites like Virgin Experience Days offer a wide range of different activities and days out.
How Much Should I Spend?
Wedding gift etiquette can be a tricky subject, so choose a budget according to the type of relationship you have with the lucky couple. We recommend staying within these ranges to be safe:
Co-Workers / Distant Family: £40 – £70
Relatives / General Friends: £80 – £100
Close Relatives / Friends: £120 – £150
We hope you this article helps you find the perfect wedding gift and enjoy the wedding!
Resources: The Knot / The Strategist / The Independent / Brides
