The wedding season is finally upon us. While we can’t wait to be a part of our friends’ and families’ big day, eat delicious food, have a dance battle on the sangeet night and flirt with the cute guests of the other side, deciding on the wedding gift puts the best of us in a spot. We spend hours discussing and debating what to give the newlyweds and eventually end up giving them cash, something that may be very helpful for them but is totally impersonal.
You also don’t want the newlyweds to be stuck with a gift that they’ll never use and will only end up passing it on to other people. A blender, a vase, a suit piece–no one really wants that. And you definitely don’t want to be the one gifting any of these. So ladies, if your bestie, school friend or colleague is getting married anytime soon, here are 15 wedding gifts that couples will actually use and love. Take our advice and get gift shopping!
Budget Wedding Gifts
If you don’t know a couple too well, or simply cannot afford to buy an expensive present–worry not! A gift doesn’t need to be expensive to be thoughtful. Here are some ideas for gifts that couples will LOVE without burning a hole in your pocket.
A Quirky Doormat
The first thing that all the guests notice at the couple’s new home is going to be the quirky doormat at the entrance. Help them make a statement with this cute ‘LOVE’ doormat from POPxo.
Feed Their Binge-Watching Addiction
The Amazon Fire Stick is one of the best gifts for anyone who loves binge-watching shows and spending nights with their partner, cuddling and eating take-out. There is something so comforting about just watching television with your partner and doing nothing else. Doesn’t it sound like the perfect gift for newlyweds?
Add To Their Cozy Nook
Most newlyweds are super excited to be setting up their new home together, and gifting them this comfy-yet-chic faux fur bean bag will help them build a cosy corner in their abode. After all, who wouldn’t want to sink into this furry goodness at the end of a long, tiring day?
Help Them Capture Memories
We live in the age of social media, and everyone is constantly clicking away. But how many of these pictures actually make it to our walls? Most of them just remain forgotten on our phone galleries. So gift the newlyweds this instant camera, so that they can click away whenever they want, and get an actual physical picture in return, which they can hang up on their walls.
Also Read: Marriage Gifts For Friends Budget Rs 1000
Make Their House Smell Great!
The reason why scented candles make for such a perfect wedding gift is that not only will they act as great decor items, they will also make the love birds’ new nest smell like a dream! Plus, they can also use the candles for cosy date nights at home. Win-win!
Luxury Wedding Gifts
If you’re very close to the couple who’s getting married and want to make them feel *extra special*, then go ahead and splurge on them! However, make sure you buy something thoughtful, otherwise, you’ll be spending all that money only to have the gift passed on. You don’t want that, do you? So scroll down for our suggestions for luxury gift ideas for that special couple in your life.
Accessories For The Bride
Jewellery is a traditional but still a lovely gift for a new bride. These magnificent gold-plated kundan and green stone drop earrings will be the ultimate gift for her as she’ll be attending a lot of formal dinners involving ethnic wear, especially during the first year of the wedding. It’s possible that the groom may feel a little left out but well, he got the beautiful lady, could he want anything more?
Post-Wedding Detox
All that wedding and honeymoon binging will have to end at some point. Every couple wants to go on a post-wedding detox to help their body recover from the wedding gluttony. This cold-pressed juicer will make their life a 1000% easier, and keep them on the track to good health!
Travel In Style
Once the wedding is over, the love birds will soon be jet setting to an exotic location to spend some quality time together. Help them amp up their travel game by gifting them this luxury suitcase.
Let The Groom Smell Irresistible
If the groom is feeling left out, here’s a present just for him. This luxury perfume gift set will have him smelling oh-so-good. The set comes with a 100ml perfume, shaving bowl, shaving soap, and after shaving balm. And trust us, the bride won’t be complaining!
Sip In Style
Once the love birds have fully set up their new pad, it’s more than a given that they will be having guests…like, a lot of guests. And these gorgeous wine glass will help the couple entertain their guests during a cosy wine and cheese night.
Personalised Wedding Gifts
Nothing says ‘you are special to me’ more than a personalised gift! I mean, it doesn’t matter how much money you spend on a present if it doesn’t make the couple feel special, right? We’ve got some great ideas for personalised gifts in case you’re out of options.
His and Her Passport Covers
Every couple loves to travel, right? And their trips together are only going to get even more special now that they are officially a family! Help them commemorate this special moment by gifting them these personalised passport covers, which will have their names on it. You can also add a charm of your choice to make it look extra cute.
Name A Star After Them
What if we told you that there was a way to make your favourite couple feel out of this world…we mean literally! You can name a star after them via Oye Happy, who act as a facilitator between you and YourStarForever, which is an accredited registrar of the Star Dedication Archives. All you need to do is share the name of the couple, select the zodiac, the date, and a star will be automatically picked for them. The package includes a personalised certificate with the name of the person and a constellation chart with the location of the star. Now isn’t that a thoughtful way to make someone feel special?
A Mini Couple
Take your personalized gift game up a notch. How, you ask? That’s simple – with these couple clone dolls! These custom bobbleheads are created on the basis of a photo of the couple and will make for an excellent bedside decor item with an adorable twist. This really is one of the most unique wedding gifts we spotted, something everyone will definitely love.
From The Desk Of…
The couple will be sending a lot of thank you notes for all the beautiful gifts they’ve received. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could do the same with personalised stationery with their names printed on it? We think they’d love that idea. That’s what makes this boxed stationery set such an apt gift. Writing those notes won’t seem like a task anymore.
Frame The Date
If you’re going to be gifting the couple a photo frame, don’t let it be one of the off-the-shelf generic ones. Get something super personal and cool framed that they can actually use and hang in their room. How about their wedding date printed on a collage of their pictures?
What Makes Gifts Better Than Cash?
The first instinct of most people is to give the newlyweds cash instead of gifts. The logic behind this is that with the cash, the couple can buy what they want instead of some generic thing you’ll gift them. But in reality, there is nothing more impersonal than cash and if the two people getting married are close to you, it only shows them that you did not care enough to put in the extra effort.
On the other hand, gifts that you’ve put some thought in to will always remind them of your attempt to make them happy to the best of your abilities. Every time they use it, they’ll think of you and your little contribution to making their life better. So take a little extra pain and find them a gift that’ll put a smile on their face. And if you’re still confused about what you can gift, just ask them. You’ll be surprised by how forthcoming people can be with their demands. Even if there isn’t the concept of wedding registry in India, they can still tell you what to get them. That’s about all it takes. So, happy shopping!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I get the couple since they don’t come with a gift registry?
Wedding gifts can come in all sizes and shapes, while also carrying a definitive purpose to it. We understand that choosing the right gift can sometimes be a wearying task, so we have clubbed the best wedding gifts that you can choose from under different price bars.
2. What if they don’t like my personalised gift?
Why give an ordinary, run of the mill gift when you can gift something personal. It’s highly uncommon that the newlywed couple will not recognize your efforts. We bet, their first instinct will be in awe of your gesture.
3. What are the best wedding gifts on a tight budget?
There is a wide variety of gifting options available in the market, yet you can’t be sure if that vase you picked will be the right choice. However, you can make it thoughtful by gifting a wellness box, a framed cock board, a herbal tea box or even a blingy cushion to adorn their bed.
4. My brother loves watching movies, what can I gift him on his wedding?
You can gift your brother a gift card from BookMyShow. This will be the perfect wedding gift for a movie buff like him!
We hope you’re going to think beyond the ordinary the next time you need that perfect wedding gift!
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