Creative Wedding Gift Ideas that Go the Extra Mile
Weddings today, in the 21st century, have come a long way from the stick-straight-to-the-formula weddings of the past. Many couples are deciding to change things up a bit to make the wedding feel like a true expression of who they are — everything from the destination to the style of the party. For that unconventional couple, you need a more personalized gift. Here are unique wedding gifts to celebrate those two lovebirds getting hitched.
Just for Them
A personalized canvas of the couple’s name and wedding date is a modern, casual keepsake for the easygoing, young couple.
$46.99
Here’s a fun gift to dress up the bed of the happy couple — and you can include a note to never hit the pillows still feeling mad.
$36.95
There’s nothing more grown up than getting married, except perhaps getting matching monogrammed bathrobes in crisp white Egyptian cotton.
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The personal message and design for the couple is handpainted right on the wine bottle to create a special keepsake.
$74.95
New name, new home, and new reason to fill up those big blank walls with a keepsake that celebrates the family name.
$190
The happy couple will be building on memories while building up a stash of wine corks for this custom shadow box.
$59.95
Celebrate the friends who turned into lovebirds, with a vase that’s as quietly sweet as their love story.
$39.95
A personalized address stamp with the couple’s name and new address is a small but meaningful gift — and feels like an official start to their next chapter together.
$24.95
When in doubt, a great frame and a cute snap of the couple makes a special gift (or add on to a cash gift).
$19.95
This special journal is set up with a question for every day of the year, with space for each person to share a short response — you’re giving the gift of connection.
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Celebrate that they’re now officially a Mr. and Mrs. — just be sure to swap in a favorite snap from the wedding.
$19.95
This personalized canvas art is perfect for the couple who’ve known each other since they were kids, sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g.
$34.98
These heart vases swirl with gem-color glass and feel as one-of-a-kind as the smitten couple.
$25
Get the couple’s wedding invitation engraved in glass, add a photo of the sweet couple, and you have a truly unique wedding keepsake.
$29.99
Chalkboard prints are right on trend, and this sweet blessing feels just right for the wedded couple.
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For Together Time
A colorful, comfortable hammock built for two swings in some much-needed relaxation for the happy twosome.
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Give the just-starting-out couple a few nights where no one has to cook dinner — Best. Gift. Ever.
$71.85
The PDA-loving couple will appreciate a gift on the schmoopy side of style.
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Every disagreement can be solved by a good dance party in the kitchen, and the Amazon Echo will ensure there’s always good tunes in the house.
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This modern salad bowl feels right in line with your couple’s style — and goes to show you can put a bird on anything, even croutons.
$45.95
Give the couple who loves to entertain a unique serving platter — the soapstone adds a modern rustic vibe.
$64.95
The meaning behind this customized wood wine box is simple: toast to three special nights together in the year.
$109
Cheers to a unique gift you know won’t collect dust in their place (and lets them save money and have fun together at home).
$104.85
Here’s the perfect serving bowl for the couple whose favorite part of summer is time by the lake.
$65
Not everyone lives in an old house with a wood fireplace, so give the apartment dwelling couple a way to cozy up by a fire.
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Every couple is looking for the secret sauce to a happy marriage — share the recipe with this fun wedding gift.
$28.99
The mod illustrations on this bride-and-groom set of mugs feels just in line with your modern couple.
$26.99
For Giving the Unexpected
For the couple with wanderlust, give a special world map that lets them pushpin their wishlist of destinations. The honeymoon is only the beginning.
$149
You all share a love of fries, so give the happy couple a way to make great fries when they host.
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This set of soap recognizes one likes wine, and the other likes beer — but together the sweet couple is a match.
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A slow cooker is a classic wedding gift because it’s such a timesaver — and a perfect way to settle in for Sunday football and good food.
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This handcrafted wine box toasts to their love in style (just add wine!).
$179
The way to a happy marriage is not 50/50 everything, but rather, give the cleaning over to the robot.
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Here’s a handy kitchen tool for the couple who loves to be in the kitchen (and knows cake is the best way to anyone’s heart.)
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Give them a solid start to cooking together as a couple with this engraved maple cutting board you can personalize with the family name.
$54.99
Toast to the happy couple with a house gift that channels what they love (beer).
$50
When they look up at the sky, they'll know there's a star shining with their name.
$19.99
This gift goes for the long game — and sets up the couple for time spent remembering their finer moments.
$130.00
If you know a pug owner getting hitched, there could not be a more perfect gift than this.
$31.99
Here's a creative way to celebrate the couple who shares an undying love for coffee.
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Your baby was just a baby, and now she's riding off to start her happily ever after.
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First comes the music, then comes the marriage. Here's a gift that hits a high note for any music buffs.
$65.00
Say cheese! Here's a gift to top the cake with some love.
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There's just something romantic about waterfalls, and this gift personalizes their photo with one in the background.
$25.00
It doesn't get any prettier than a razzle-dazzle wine glass that's handpainted in a swirl of colors.
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Looking for places besides the registry for inspiration? Here are even more unique ideas for wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, and gift ideas for couples.