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30 Best Wedding Gift Ideas To Get For The Future Mr. And Mrs.

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Best Wedding Gifts

Whether you are getting wedding gifts for the bride, the groom, or are a guest trying to decide on the best wedding gifts for the happy couple, there are a lot of directions and thought put into the process.

"An experience is something unique, and a gift that will keep giving as a memory," says Brett Galley, founder and Director of Special Events at Hollywood Pop Gallery. "A few examples include a cooking class, a sunset champagne sail, or maybe even as wild as some salsa lessons. Alternatively, arrange for a chef to go to the newlyweds' home and cook a romantic dinner for them at the privacy of their own home."

According to Galley, an experience not only allows the couple to carve out time for each other and bond as husband and wife, but it also creates a memory they will cherish forever. 

Experiential wedding gift ideas are always a fun and unique way to celebrate their love. But when you're looking for something special and meaningful to put in a box and present to the couple, here are some great gift ideas.

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1. Personalized Mr. and Mrs. Whiskey Decanter

Whiskey lovers will adore this unique Personalized Engraved Whiskey Decanter Glass gift. Each 32 ounce Decanter features a stylish engraved Split Mr. and Mrs. monogram design.

(Etsy, $29.71+)

2. Last Name, Wedding Date Wooden Spoons

This personalized wooden spoon set includes one spoon with the couples' last name and year they were married. One spoon has the phrase "happily ever after," and one spoon gas the couples' first name initials and a little heart.

(Etsy, $32.99)

3. VinGardeValise

What could be more fun for newlyweds than leaving for their honeymoon with some bottles of wine and champagne from the wedding? The VinGardeValise lets them do just that. The special sectioned foam inserts can be removed to make room for clothes, and each comes with TSA-approved combination locks and HomingPIN lost luggage locator devices.

(Amazon)

4. Polaroid Mint Instant Print Digital Camera

Instantly snap and print a photo that prints out on 2x3" ZINK paper that's also a sticker! Three modes, automatic flash and a selfie mirror make it easy to capture those perfect moments and share instantly. So slim and lightweight, it's perfect for honeymoon travel and beyond.

(Amazon)

5. The Gentleman's Box

Having your husband look his best is all about the little things, and those can be delivered to your door each month with the Gentleman's Box. Four to six complementary curated items themed around a mystery gentleman raise the fashion game: ties, socks, pocket squares, watches, sunglasses and more are included.

(Amazon)

6. Posterjack Gift Certificate

From engagement photos to the big day, newlyweds will probably be photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of times. There’s bound to be photos they’ll want to turn into art to display in their home! Let the lovebirds choose their own favorite photos and art style by gifting them a Posterjack gift certificate.

(Posterjack, $10+)

7. Lotus Trolley Bag

It’s a fit for a new couple to make shopping easier with the reusable 4-bag system (made from recycled water bottles) that spreads out accordion-style in your shopping cart, helping simplify checkout at the grocery store. The Regular Cart Version features include a thermal cooler bag, pockets for eggs, and sleeves for wine bottles. The bags are machine washable and reinforced with mold-resistant bottoms.

(Lotus Trolley Bag, $35.99/4 bags)

8. WineSociety Membership

WineSociety's signature variety 3-pack includes white (Fate), red (Tempt), and rosé (Chance). Or, go big and spoil the newlyweds with a gift that keeps giving: a 3-month subscription of their delightfully sweet limited edition Gamay wine, and Pleasure for $99 ($33 monthly). These wines strike the perfect balance of elegant and casual, and are a flavorful alternative to traditional wine selection.

(Wine Society, $99/subscription)

9. Personalized Cutting Board

A personalized cutting board makes the perfect gift for a wedding, especially if they are really into playing around in the kitchen!

(Etsy, $29+)

10. Custom Doormat

These doormats are made with high-quality 100 percent coir. They are hand-painted with outdoor industrial paint with built in UV protection.

(Etsy, $36+)

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11. Ninja Foodi

Foodi is hands-down the best wedding gift for newlyweds who don’t cook (and have no interest in starting now). Foodi makes it easy to whip up amazing meals that have the crispness and flavor of a dish fresh out of the oven. As both a pressure cooker and an air fryer, it’s an all-in-one product that’s about to save lives.

(Ninja Kitchen, $199.99)

12. Roca Patrón Reposado

The agave is baked in small brick ovens for 79 hours, pressed by a two-ton volcanic stone tahona wheel, and aged in used American bourbon barrels. It’s the ultimate sipping tequila that any tequila lover would be honored to receive.

(Reserve Bar, $81)

13. ArtSugar Exclusive Framed Prints

ArtSugar is a cutting-edge, charity and Instagram-driven, affordable contemporary art retailer offering an exclusive assortment of striking framed prints from the most highly followed global artists on Instagram, so newlyweds can enjoy the art they "like" on social media. ArtSugar also donates proceeds from every framed print purchase to various charities.

(ArtSugar, $35/5x7 prints, increasing depending on size)

14. Reliefband 2.0

Reliefband is perfect for brides who become moms-to-be. It uses patented, clinically-proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat symptoms of morning sickness. Reliefband's unique neuromodulation technology was developed for use in hospitals and alters nerve activity through targeted delivery of gentle pulses to the underside of the wrist to “turn off” feelings of nausea.

(Reliefband, $174.99)

15. Personalized Ring Dish

This custom ring dish keeps the ring safe while they cook, shower, sleep or work out! It's a perfect little gift for the bride to be.

(Etsy, $9+)

16. Boombox Gifts Memory Box

Boombox Gifts features keepsake memory boxes that are filled with custom-designed and printed personal messages and photos. All you need to do is upload memories and/or photos of the special couple to the site, and Boombox Concierge and Card Design teams take care of the design and printing.

(Boombox Gifts, $100-$350)

17. Best Day Ever Personalized Picture Frame

Remind the happy couple of their best day ever with a personalized picture frame! You can also customize it with the couple’s names and wedding date.

(28 Collective, $26)

18. Gozney Roccbox

For couples who get a new home, Roccbox is the perfect addition to the backyard entertaining tool kit. Besides giving you the ability to make pizza, the versatile product can cook meats and veggies with temperatures reaching 930F.

(Gozney, $599)

19. Monogrammed Classic Towels Essential Bundle

Loomed from the finest long-staple Turkish cotton to a decadent 700-gram weight, Crane & Canopy’s Monogrammed Classic Towels are the perfect personalized touch for newlyweds. Finely combed for a smooth and soft feel, the premium towel collection is sumptuously soft and available in a variety of colors with more than 100 monogram options to choose from.

(Crane and Canopy, $6-$260)

20. Wishbone Wall Adornment

A wishbone is widely seen as a symbol of good fortune and wishes coming true, making this a lucky wedding present. This unique sculptural item can be placed on a table as a centerpiece, on a mantel or desk, or hung among your favorite pieces of art for a gallery wall.

(Rookwood, $98)

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21. Personalized Wedding Magazine Cover from YourCover

Choose your template, upload your photo, and personalize the text to be about the happy couple. It's unique keepsake of their special day that they’ll treasure for years to come.

(Yourcover, $9.95-$19.95+)

22. Brooklyn Bedding Aurora

The Brooklyn Aurora was designed with the advanced technology of TitanCool™, providing optimal cooling throughout the sleep experience. The Brooklyn Aurora was expertly crafted with breathable materials and immediate response technology with individually pocketed coil support.

(Brooklyn Bedding, $999-$2,124)

23. Lulu Dharma Oak Linen Weekender

His and her weekender bags from Lulu Dharma are the perfect way to send off a happy couple on their first married getaway. These ecologically sustainable bags are made with the finest outdoor ready linen fibers along with vegan leather straps and trim for a luxurious and comfortable feel that will have the newlyweds traveling in style.

(Lulu Dharma, $88)

24. Slip Bridal Sleep Mask in Mr., and Bridal Sleep Mask in Mrs.

What a perfect way to say “bon voyage” with adorable sleep masks for their honeymoon travels. Slip is the ultimate travel, beauty and sleep accessory, and Slipsilk can help to reduce friction, which can reduce stretching and tugging on delicate facial skin, bed head, and the dreaded “sleep crease.”

(Slip, $50 each)

25. Victorinox Connex Large Hardside Case

The Connex Large Hardside combines a clever space-saving interior with a bright exterior. Designed for functionality as well as looks, the luggage comes in black and year-round, but for the next few months, there is a spring collection that comes in lilac, rose gold, and a spring spirit pattern.

(Swiss Army, $399)

26. Mr. & Mrs. Personalized Wedding Guest Signature Sign

Congratulate the new couple with a gift they can use on their wedding day! This black faux leather wedding guest signature sign can be customized with the couple’s names and/or their wedding date.

(28 Collective, $40)

27. Free Your Tea Subscription

This is a personalized tea subscription service that discovers and delivers teas tailored to your taste. The new couple will think of you each month when they receive their tea, and every day when they enjoy a cup.

(Free Your Tea, $20/month)

28. Entertaining Platter Set

The perfect gift for newlyweds, Pampered Chef’s Entertaining Platter Set lets you make everyday meals and events effortless. Apart from serving, these versatile pieces can be used to bake on, and since they’re fully glazed you can put them in the dishwasher for a quick and painless clean-up. 

(Pampered Chef, $75)

29. Lovepop Wedding Car 3D Card

Skip the boring choices at CVS or Duane Reade and give the couple a card that's truly memorable (and can be saved and displayed). If you're giving cash as a gift, this card is the perfect vehicle (pun intended). 

(Lovepop Cards, $13)

30. Interstellar Vases 

Thomas Fuchs' hand blown Murano Glass Interstellar Vases come in 3 sizes and makes any room light up. "Pinching" is what Thomas has used to give the glass the pointed edges, giving it an illusion when light hits the reflection, making it look like light coming from the stars.

(Thomas Fuchs Creative, $633)

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Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her at alywalansky@gmail.com.

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