Here Are Some Unique Wedding Gift Ideas

Stuck for ideas for your wedding gift? Buying a wedding gift is always a bit of a challenge, no matter who you're buying for. You don't want to end up with something that disappears into a drawer, or even worse, is taken back to the shop, leading to embarrassing questions about where it's ended up the next time you visit. To make a wedding gift stand out, it's important to think carefully about the particular tastes of the couple, and to pick something that is durable enough, or self-contained enough, to make a real impression:

1 – Anything Personalised

You can make what might seem like a straightforward wedding gift more effective by personalising items. This can taken a number of different forms, and can include engraved cutlery sets, dishware, plates, and mugs. You can also produce photo books based around a couple’s life, or experiment with producing collages and personalised messages. Other options include monogrammed linens, as well as his and her towels. Alternatively, you can produce a personalised gift basket around a single theme, with messages attached to each one.

2 – Green Presents

If the wedding couple have strong ideas about the environment, then it can be worth going for an eco friendly gift. This can be anything from making a contribution to a charity, through to buying gifts made from recycled and retrieved materials. Recovered wood furniture and linen made from recyclable materials could be an idea here. You might also want to provide the couple with a hamper of organic soaps and foods, or pay towards a cooking class. For more ambitious presents, you might even want to put some money down towards fitting new homes with solar panels and water recycling systems.

3 – Holidays

While a couple may already have their honeymoon sorted, that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't spring for a weekend away sometime in the future. It's best to look for somewhere that contrasts with what they've booked for their honeymoon. So, if they're going for a Caribbean beach holiday, arrange a romantic weekend in a European city, or a cottage holiday in the UK. Alternatively, pay for a voucher for a travel site, so they can make the decision themselves.

4 – Vintage Drinks

A gift that can keep on giving long after the wedding, a vintage bottle of wine or whisky can be kept for years, and opened as part of an anniversary celebration. You can either go for an already popular vintage, or select a new wine that will mature with the marriage. Many companies offer personalisation services for bottles that include certificates of authenticity and customised labels. It's best to find out what their tastes are, though, before making an investment.

5 – Art

Again, knowing what the tastes of the couple are will go a long way towards selecting something that they'll want to display and treasure in their home. You can select a piece of art, or even commission one, that can be given at a wedding. Alternatively, you can make up a collage of different images and photographs, and put them together into a framed picture and a photo book.