15 Unique Wedding Gifts That the Couple Won’t Have on Their Registry
Updated: Dec. 15, 2023
Impress the guests of honor—and stand out from the rest—with these unique wedding gifts!
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China dinnerware sets and luxurious sheets are classics for a reason. Every newly wedded duo could use the help fitting out their kitchen and filling up their linen closets. But fancy stuff isn’t all that life’s about. Let the other guests cover the essentials, and choose something fun, experiential or delightfully frivolous to present the pair.
So whether you are a guest scouring the internet for a special gift that will set you apart, or are one half of the happy couple seeking unique wedding gifts to add to your registry, our selections of outside-the-box items will certainly pique your interest. (Psst! These are the best sites and stores for registries.)
Commemorative Motion Book
Press pause on ordering your present until after the reception! This classy video book is worth the wait. Compile all the videos you captured on the special day, then upload them to this linen-wrapped novelty. Complete with speakers and storage for two hours of video, and it ensures they don’t miss a single moment of their big day. This gift is available on Amazon, along with these other registry-worthy ideas.
Coordinating Swimsuits
Hello, honeymoon! If the happy couple in question has a tropical getaway on the calendar, then this set of tastefully coordinating swimsuits will be a hit. There’s a range of patterns and styles to choose from, so they both can feel their best on the beach.
Decorated Subscription
If the nuptials and homeownership go hand in hand, then the couple is likely overwhelmed with decor decision-making. Decorated, the top-rated home decor box, does it for them. This highly curated subscription service delivers trendy, seasonal items to their doorstep quarterly.
Wine Anniversary Box
Here’s some boxed wine we can get behind! This gorgeous engraved box has compartments for three bottles of wine (not included) that the couple can uncork on the designated anniversaries. And it doesn’t hurt that the tree-themed design and whimsical lettering are totally display-worthy! This also makes for a thoughtful anniversary gift.
Custom Blanket
They can flash their new shared initial with this graphic custom blanket. The pattern is available in four colorways and throw and blanket sizes. From A to Z, the couple will be tickled to cuddle up with this funky, functional piece.
Tinggly Experiences Box
Tinggly is the ultimate experiential gift. A glorified gift card, the present can be sent digitally or in a box, and it covers the cost of one of 800 experiences in more than 100 countries. So whether they choose to tour the Rockies in a 4×4 Jeep or take a cooking class in Tuscany, they’ll make a memory to last a lifetime.
Split Blanket and Sheet Set
Make blanket-hogging a thing of the past for your besties. The split covers might look like a gag at first, but there’s no greater gift than a good night’s sleep. The couple will love the space and comfort that comes along with this breathable microfiber set.
Customized Bean Bag Toss
Are you buying for the hosts with the mosts? Snag the party-planning pair a personalized bean bag toss. The boards come in eight different designs and can be emblazoned with either an initial or a full name. Their summertime soirées will never be the same, thanks to the backyard game.
Ring Holder
This beautiful trinket is one the couple never knew they needed, and works wonderfully as a wedding or engagement gift. Personalized with their first initials and, if desired, a date, the ceramic dish will stun next to the kitchen sink, atop an entryway table or on the bathroom vanity.
Spice Set
Nothing says, “we’re established adults” quite like a set of gourmet spices. They’ll gladly toss their generic blends and expired herbs in favor of this collection of essentials, including Hungarian sweet paprika, garlic pepper butcher’s rub, cracked rosemary needles and more.
Costco Membership
Let the days of buying in bulk begin! For $60 a year (or $120 a year for the deluxe level), a Costco membership scores the couple access to the stores, as well as auto services, the pharmacy, grocery delivery and free tech support. Oh, and the $1.50 hot dog combo, of course!
Pluto Pillows
You needn’t lose sleep over what to present the pair, and they needn’t lose sleep ever again, thanks to Pluto pillows. The state-of-the-art items come sized either for a queen or king bed, and are customized to suit the recipients’ body stats and preferred sleeping positions.
Last Name Tree Topper
Every snowflake is unique—especially this one! If you look closely, you’ll see each segment of the wooden Christmas tree topper is a last name written in cursive and then mirrored. This is sure to be the start of a new, special holiday tradition. Speaking of toppers, see our favorite wedding cake toppers.
Recipe Journal
How does the saying go? The quickest way to a couple’s heart is through their stomach… or something like that. This sophisticated recipe book helps them record all their fave breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts. Plus, it contains space for ratings and tips, as well as handy conversions and measurements.
Faux Money Tree
Money trees signify luck and prosperity, making it a fairly traditional wedding gift. And we say the good fortune begins as soon as they unwrap this beautiful artificial plant—that’s just how great it is. The statement piece is nearly 5 feet tall with a pretty braided trunk and optional beige pot.
Originally Published: May 15, 2019
