If you’ve been invited to a wedding, chances are you’re looking for the perfect gift to bestow upon the happy couple. The hosts may have supplied their guests with a wishlist to provide essential inspiration for indecisive gift-givers; however, if you’ve been left to your own devices, making the right choice can be challenging. Not only do you want to avoid duplicate gifts, but you also want your recipients to genuinely like your offering. To help you out and provide an essential starting point for choosing a contribution, consider the following list of functional and unique gifts every couple would love to receive on their big day. 

Crockery

You may be thinking, “there is nothing unique about crockery”, and while yes, crockery and porcelain have long been considered classic wedding gifts, functionality overrides cliché. Your recipients will always have use for some extra dinnerware around the house. Even if your gifted crockery stays hidden out of sight, only to be used on special occasions, it will be a well-appreciated offering. 

Custom Artwork

A hand-painted portrait of the happy couple can be a tremendously meaningful and sentimental gift they will treasure for years to come. If you know a freelance portrait artist or you yourself are a gifted artist, your gift will be as simple as commissioning a painting with the help of some photo references. Alternatively, you could scour online resources like ArtStation, where you can find a vast community of gifted freelance creators. 

Personalised Wine Glasses

Personalised wine glasses or champagne flutes are a cute, sentimental and convenient gift option. If the happy couple is renowned for their love of fine wine, consider gifting them glasses to align with their preferences. For example, if they are predominantly red wine drinkers, opt for glasses with large, round bowls to help improve the aromas and tasting notes. If they are partial to a glass of sparkling white, opt for elegant, tall flutes for maximum fizz. 

Cookware

Cookware is always appreciated as a gift, particularly if your recipients are keen culinary enthusiasts. As a rule of thumb, wedding gifts are generally high-quality, durable items the couple can use and enjoy for as long as possible. As such, consider gifting them some classic long-life cookware, such as a cast iron casserole dish or a set of high-quality chef’s knives – when cared for correctly, these items will last for decades. 

Furniture

If you’re a close relative of the happy couple – perhaps a parent or sibling – you may want to spend a little more on something significant, such as furniture. That said, furniture can be profoundly divisive, as not everybody enjoys the same styles, colours and textures. It might be a good idea to allow the couple to select their own gift; alternatively, you could purchase a coupon to be spent on oak bedroom furniture or brand-new dining chairs. 

Coffee Machine

A high-quality coffee machine is another fantastic option for the happy couple’s kitchen. If your recipients are notorious for spending eye-watering amounts of money on lattes and cappuccinos from local coffee shops, why not grant them the ability to make their own? Of course, coffee makers come in a vast range of designs, from the humble moka pot to all-singing, all-dancing espresso machines with temperature controls and milk frothers, so choose wisely. 

Luxury Hamper

Hampers are an excellent, cost-effective gift for potentially fussy recipients. Versatile, customisable and timeless, luxury hampers are a joy to receive. You could order a custom hamper online or purchase an empty wicker hamper or picnic basket and fill it yourself. You can include whatever you think the happy couple will enjoy, including wine, cheese, artisan crackers, bath products and glassware. Make sure you fill the gaps with plenty of shredded paper to protect the contents. 

Honeymoon Donation

If you’re truly stuck for a gift idea, a honeymoon donation is always a viable alternative to a tangible gift. Honeymoons are invariably expensive, so financial help is often tremendously appreciated. In fact, some couples request that guests kindly forego gifts in favour of monetary honeymoon contributions. You could conceal some cash in a congratulatory card or wire the money straight to your recipients using bank transfer or PayPal.