Many people look for unique wedding gift ideas, and though giving something truly special to a newly married couple is always nice, you may not want to stray far from registry lists. In fact, if the couple has been so good as to provide guests with a gift registry, it makes sense to choose a gift you know they want. This helps to eliminate guesswork and will give you plenty of ideas from low price to high that a new couple is sure to appreciate.
On the other hand, not all couples have gift registries, so you may need to think a little harder to come up with gift ideas. The first place to start in this thinking process is to consider the couple. A young couple establishing their first home together may need just about everything for their new life together. Think of the variety of kitchen items the couple might need: pots and pans, cutlery, small kitchen appliances, cookbooks, everyday plates, cups, glasses, flatware, and so much more. Alternately, you might want to help supply the couple with other things needed for most households, like bed and bath linens and accessories. If the engaged couple is expecting, consider burp cloths, U-shaped pregnancy pillows, baby care items, and more. It's never too early to start stocking up on these items, and it's the perfect gift if you're completely clueless on what to get the parents.
Some couples will enter marriages fully supplied with most basic household items, but you can still find things for the household that the couple may not have. For instance, consider purchasing the latest kitchen gadget, a quality espresso machine, or a very fancy blender. Other wedding gift ideas for the couple that already has most basic things include picture frames, which will be great for framing wedding pictures, decorative vases, or attractive coffee table books. Think about the couple’s interests and you may also find other gifts you can give: nights out to a favorite restaurant, a gift certificate for golfing, a donation to the couple’s favorite charity, or a Blu-ray™ player and some classic movies.
One gift that never goes out of style is cash. When you’re really stumped for gift ideas, chances are the couple will know just what they’d like to get with any cash you provide. If you’re giving this type of gift to a younger couple, you might consider sending it a few weeks ahead of the wedding. Then the couple can decide to use it however they’d like, for not only acquiring household things, but also possibly extending their honeymoon or expanding their budget for their wedding day.
You can of course get more creative with wedding gift ideas. If you’ve got time on your hands, you could gather photos of the couple and make them a photo collage, or try to get a photograph of both members of the couple when they were the children, and frame them side by side. Perhaps you have an antique or family heirloom the couple has always loved that you’d like them to enjoy now, or you could give a piece of original art from an artist that the couple very much admires.
It always helps to think about what you think the couple would most like. It can also be something really convenient and practical. For instance, if the engaged couple is expecting, nothing should stop you from getting them something like a pregnancy pillow to help with the discomfort of carrying a child or onesies with a greeting from their unborn child. If you’re really unsure of their tastes, it may be best to stick with registries, and if they’re starting their first home, be assured they will need just about everything they ask for. When you know the couple very well, you might want to strike out on a less traditional path and provide them with a unique wedding present that they can treasure for years.
