45 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas That Newlyweds Will Love
The leftover registry items could never.
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It’s 2024: When it comes to gifts for an engaged couple on one of (if not the) biggest day of their lives, I think we can do a little better than a drugstore card with a check stuffed inside, right? It’s about effort, people, effort! But it’s no easy feat to find a thoughtful, practical wedding gift when you’re running low on time and all the good stuff on their wedding registry has already been claimed. Instead of going the traditional route with some generic pots and pans (aka the usual housewarming gift ideas), may we suggest buying one of the 45 unique wedding gifts below? It might sound risky, but the payoff will be worth it.
They did the hard work of choosing each other out of a sea full of other fish, so we pulled our weight with this list of heart-meltingly romantic gifts (like an illustrated print of their first dance), honeymoon presents (like these worldwide experience vouchers) and home appliances they didn’t know they needed. They’ll be sure to love these as much as they love the three duplicate baking dishes that different guests purchased off their registry.
Keep reading for 45 unexpected, unique wedding gifts that'll score you major brownie points with the newlyweds.
This gift box gives your recipients access to over 800 experiences for two all over the world, from food tours and biking trips to river cruises and sightseeing adventures. Make sure to snag two for the newlyweds, because each voucher is valid for one person!
Crying real tears over how adorable this little sand jar is!! It’s the closest the happy couple will get to bottling up that sweet, sweet honeymoon air.
You can’t even tell me that these board game books aren’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. And yes, these are full-sized, regular games with fancy metal pieces! Conclusion: SO MUCH CHICER than a stack of ugly boxes shoved under your coffee table.
Trust me when I say that even the people who don’t think they need a rice cooker need this one from Zojirushi. It’s completely foolproof and it’ll transform their meal prepping because it makes perfect rice every single time. You can even make yogurt in it!
Help ‘em stay active together with this retro-inspired pickleball set for two. It comes with two USA-approved paddles (you pick the patterns!), two pickleballs, and a set of matching sweatbands.
Uncommon Goods Personalized Wine Barrel of Memories
The couple will be able to keep their favorite wine corks in this gorgeous collector (personalized with their names and the year they got married, btw) that can be mounted on the walls of their new home.
Item #1: Say “I Do,” check! This guided journal is the perfect way for the newly married couple to keep track of all the adventures that they want to go on together.
Help them keep the romance alive with these jojoba oil-based candles that are designed to burn at a lower temperature and melt into a warm massage oil.
In the digital age, it's tough to make a photo feel truly special and worthy of display. Enter: this cute custom-made night light, which turns a photo into a USB-powered lamp.
They'll cherish this handcrafted marble wine chiller, nestled into a natural acacia wood base, forever. The monogram detail is the cherry on top!
This nostalgic print from Chicago-based artist Alexander Doll commemorates their first dance and checks all the boxes of what a wedding present should be: thoughtful, personalized, and totally timeless.
Are they a couple who loves to host? They’ll appreciate this set of cooking and entertaining books filled with recipes, cocktail ideas, and all sorts of other tips and tricks.
This isn’t any ole cutting board: It swivels to reveal cheese knives and comes with three white dishes for easy snacking. You can even opt to get it engraved for an additional $15.
If the newlyweds you're shopping for have their hearts set on preserving that top wedding cake tier, then this fancy cake saver is really the best gift you can give. It's an involved process (users have to seal the bag with an iron to make sure it stays Oxygen-free), but totally worth it.
Yes, it may be pricey, but a couple who loves a good cocktail will get plenty of use out of this push button cocktail maker, which lets you make a delicious concoction with vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, or rum in no time.
You know what they say, couples that drink whiskey together... would probably enjoy a personalized decanter and glass set as a wedding present.
As We Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Married Couples
Help the newlyweds write their own love story with this relationship journal. The hardcover prompt-book also features illustrations where the couple can fill in their family trees, relationship timelines, and more,
VIRGIN EXPERIENCE GIFTS Virgin Experience Gifts Certificate
Perfect for their honeymoon (and beyond!), this Virgin Experience Gifts certificate comes in any amount and can be applied towards over 2,000 experience options, including everything from flying lessons to spa sessions.
Not all newlyweds are into matching, but if the couple you're shopping for is, a pair of aprons should do the trick. Personalize them to your heart's desire, and just wait until they invite you over for dinner.
Since they probably already have a regular old air fryer, go above and beyond by gifting this bestselling 10-in-one kitchen appliance that also functions as a toaster, an oven, a broiler, and so much more.
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers beauty, entertainment, and lifestyle. She loves finding and testing the best skincare products to recommend, like the best tinted sunscreens, and is always researching the best cat accessories for her fur baby. She has over 10 years of experience as an entertainment and culture writer and editor, and her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
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