If your friends are tying
the knot soon, you’re probably in the market for the perfect gift to
celebrate them on this
exciting occasion. If they aren’t using a registry (or all the good options
have been snatched already) consider giving them a unique present they’ll never
have expected. From subscription services to honeymoon surprises, you’ll no
doubt leaving the reception with the title of “favorite gift givers”.
the knot soon, you’re probably in the market for the perfect gift to
celebrate them on this
exciting occasion. If they aren’t using a registry (or all the good options
have been snatched already) consider giving them a unique present they’ll never
have expected. From subscription services to honeymoon surprises, you’ll no
doubt leaving the reception with the title of “favorite gift givers”.
Unique Wedding Gift Ideas for Your Friends
Spread the Love
If the couple in question have everything they could need
and aren’t looking for any material gifts, you can still purchase a heartfelt
gift that will celebrate their love in the best way. Instead of buying
something material that they won’t use or have to return, donate money to a
cause in their name. If they are already involved in specific causes or
charities, put your money towards those; if not, use a charity finder like Charitywatch.org and take your pick
from thousands of worthy causes. They’ll no doubt appreciate your sweet
sentiments and you’ll be spreading the love you’re celebrating on their wedding
day—it’s an absolute win for everyone involved.
and aren’t looking for any material gifts, you can still purchase a heartfelt
gift that will celebrate their love in the best way. Instead of buying
something material that they won’t use or have to return, donate money to a
cause in their name. If they are already involved in specific causes or
charities, put your money towards those; if not, use a charity finder like Charitywatch.org and take your pick
from thousands of worthy causes. They’ll no doubt appreciate your sweet
sentiments and you’ll be spreading the love you’re celebrating on their wedding
day—it’s an absolute win for everyone involved.
Meals Fit for Royalty
After the stress leading up to the wedding day, and the
delightful fare experienced during their honeymoon, the newlyweds will return
home and the last thing they’re going to want to do is head out to the grocery
store. Make it easy on them by gifting them with a subscription to a food
delivery service like Green Chef. This
organic recipe box delivery company sends along organic, fresh ingredients and
detailed recipe instructions so that even the least experienced of chefs can
create delicious, gourmet meals.
delightful fare experienced during their honeymoon, the newlyweds will return
home and the last thing they’re going to want to do is head out to the grocery
store. Make it easy on them by gifting them with a subscription to a food
delivery service like Green Chef. This
organic recipe box delivery company sends along organic, fresh ingredients and
detailed recipe instructions so that even the least experienced of chefs can
create delicious, gourmet meals.
Make it Customized
Want to make sure you don’t give the couple something they
already have or—gasp!—something another wedding guest bought? Then consider
grabbing them personalized
gifts that will help them decorate their new home after the wedding. You
can get their family name inscribed on a canvas, print a beautiful message onto
a throw pillow for their couch, or stock their kitchen with monogrammed
glassware for all of their entertaining needs. Your gift is sure to be one of a
kind and something they won’t see coming.
already have or—gasp!—something another wedding guest bought? Then consider
grabbing them personalized
gifts that will help them decorate their new home after the wedding. You
can get their family name inscribed on a canvas, print a beautiful message onto
a throw pillow for their couch, or stock their kitchen with monogrammed
glassware for all of their entertaining needs. Your gift is sure to be one of a
kind and something they won’t see coming.
Make the Honeymoon Even Sweeter
If you know the details of where they will be staying on
their honeymoon, make sure the trip is as wonderful as possible. Call ahead and
arrange a surprise for their stay. Depending on how helpful the hotel is, you
could set up a champagne and chocolate strawberry surprise in their suite upon
arrival, or even book them a massage treatment in the resort’s spa. If they’re
staying in an Airbnb or other form of
lodging, consider doing a little googling and finding out what kind of
activities or amenities the locale offers. Buy them a gift certificate for a
boating trip, include a gift card for a nearby gourmet restaurant, or hire a
car to pick them up from the airport. Any of these heartfelt honeymoon ideas
won’t be expected but they’ll definitely be appreciated.
their honeymoon, make sure the trip is as wonderful as possible. Call ahead and
arrange a surprise for their stay. Depending on how helpful the hotel is, you
could set up a champagne and chocolate strawberry surprise in their suite upon
arrival, or even book them a massage treatment in the resort’s spa. If they’re
staying in an Airbnb or other form of
lodging, consider doing a little googling and finding out what kind of
activities or amenities the locale offers. Buy them a gift certificate for a
boating trip, include a gift card for a nearby gourmet restaurant, or hire a
car to pick them up from the airport. Any of these heartfelt honeymoon ideas
won’t be expected but they’ll definitely be appreciated.
A Pick of the Month Club
If the couple loves to entertain, or they’re self-proclaimed
foodies, sign them up for a “pick of the month club” that will deliver gourmet,
specialty snack items of their choice each month. Maybe they’re cheese wizards,
if that’s the case, sign them up for The
Cheese of the Month Club. Every month, a knock at the door will signal the
delivery of a three half-pound artisan cheeses sourced from around the world.
Maybe they’re wine connoisseurs—they’ll no doubt love a membership with Club W that will see them receiving delectable cabs,
pinots, and zins each and every month.
foodies, sign them up for a “pick of the month club” that will deliver gourmet,
specialty snack items of their choice each month. Maybe they’re cheese wizards,
if that’s the case, sign them up for The
Cheese of the Month Club. Every month, a knock at the door will signal the
delivery of a three half-pound artisan cheeses sourced from around the world.
Maybe they’re wine connoisseurs—they’ll no doubt love a membership with Club W that will see them receiving delectable cabs,
pinots, and zins each and every month.
For Beer Lovers
If your friends love a good, cold beer, allow them to pour
their favorite brews in the comfort of their own home. Buy them a Homebrew Keg Kit from
Kegconnection.com that will serve as a makeshift bar in their own home—talk
about the entertaining opportunities! Before going all in on this present, make
sure both parts of the couple will appreciate the gift idea—no use in getting
it for the only one in the pair who likes beer.
their favorite brews in the comfort of their own home. Buy them a Homebrew Keg Kit from
Kegconnection.com that will serve as a makeshift bar in their own home—talk
about the entertaining opportunities! Before going all in on this present, make
sure both parts of the couple will appreciate the gift idea—no use in getting
it for the only one in the pair who likes beer.
If you’re prepping for a friend’s nuptials, skip the
registry and get them something they’ll actually love on one of the most
important days of their life and wait for the exuberant thanks to roll in.
registry and get them something they’ll actually love on one of the most
important days of their life and wait for the exuberant thanks to roll in.
Great ideas! What are your go-to gifts when attending a friends wedding?
These are some wonderful ideas. I love the idea of arranging a surprise for their honeymoon…maybe a massage.
Wow – great ideas! I wish I could have referred to this when I got married. We really didn't need anything and didn't want to register but relented because friends threatened to go to Bass Pro Shop to buy me something!
THESE ARE some really great ideas. We got a wine of the month club as a gift and loved it.
I love the monthly subscription gift idea! Something to enjoy the whole newlywed year!
You had me at beer of the month! I think that might make a super neat anniversary gift for our 15th wedding anniversary! I am really enjoying monthly subscription gift ideas and I know he will love it too!
I love the personalized gifts. Those were some of my favorites to receive and I am pretty good at personalizing items.
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