Okay, so you want to give the engaged couple in your life more than a card with a check stuffed inside on one of (if not, the) biggest day of their lives? Understandable! It's an extra special time to celebrate. But now there’s the issue of finding a thoughtful and practical wedding gift, which is especially challenging if everything on their wedding registry has already been claimed. A newlywed couple only needs so many water jugs and toaster ovens. Instead of going the traditional route with some pots, pans, or other housewarming gift ideas, may we suggest buying one of the 60 unique wedding gifts below? It might sound risky, but the payoff will be worth it.
From romantic gifts that'll make their heart melt (like an illustrated print of their first dance or a personalized pin map) to much-needed self-care presents (like a spa day gift certificate or luxe bath towels), we've got a great mix of unforgettable wedding gifts that your fave newlyweds are sure to love as much as they do the baking dish three different guests purchased off their registry.
Keep reading for cool and unexpected wedding gifts that'll score you major brownie points with the newlyweds.
This gift box gives your recipients access to over 800 experiences for two all over the world, from food tours and biking trips to river cruises and sightseeing adventures.
Yes, it may be pricey, but a couple who loves a good cocktail will get plenty of use out of this push button cocktail maker, which lets you make a delicious concoction with vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, or rum in no time.
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this write-your-own love story journal
As We Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Married Couples
this write-your-own love story journal
As We Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Married Couples
Help the newlyweds write their own love story with this relationship journal. The hardcover prompt-book also features illustrations where the couple can fill in their family trees, relationship timelines, and more,
This nostalgic print from Chicago-based artist Alexander Doll commemorates their first dance and checks all the boxes of what a wedding present should be: thoughtful, personalized, and totally timeless.
This isn’t any ole cutting board: It swivels to reveal cheese knives and comes with three white dishes for easy snacking. You can even opt to get it engraved for an additional $15.
Perfect for their honeymoon (and beyond!), this Virgin Experience Gifts certificate comes in any amount and can be applied towards over 2,000 experience options, including everything from flying lessons to spa sessions.
Any newly-married couple will appreciate having this wedding keepsake library on hand, which allows them to store cherished mementos from the big day in a library-style system.
In the digital age, it's tough to make a photo feel truly special and worthy of display. Enter: this cute custom-made night light, which turns a photo into a USB-powered lamp.
This gift set comes with 50 adventurous scratch-off date challenges, a photo book, and a Lomography Signature Instant Camera so the newlyweds in your life can capture every last moment.
Help keep the romance alive with this date night jar. Each jar is filled with tokens engraved with different date activities to help keep things fresh and fun. Plus, you can personalize the jar to make it even more special.
a personalized pushpin map
PaperAnniversaryLove Custom Linen Map with Personalized Pins
a personalized pushpin map
PaperAnniversaryLove Custom Linen Map with Personalized Pins
Though they won't be able to use it just yet, couples will love having this gorgeous keepsake wedding journal on hand, which allows them to fill in memories, details, and photos from their first wedding anniversary all the way up to their 60th.
If you're dead-set on getting the newlyweds a gift for their home, ditch the typical china and go for a personalized welcome mat. Pottery Barn has tons of options (including Mr. & Mr. and Mr. & Mrs.), so you can find one that suits your couple.
Looking for a wedding gift that's simple and inexpensive? Ya can't beat this stunning "Just Married" candle from Homesick, which evokes salty ocean air, fresh linens, and a glass of bubbly.
They’ll probably be protective of their new furniture (and with good reason) once they’re all moved in. Meaning: They’ll be super thankful to have custom coasters to prevent those dreaded water rings.
This silver-plated frame fits a snapshot from their wedding day as well as a copy of their wedding invitation, and it'll look so, so sophisticated hanging from their wall.
Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an entertainment and culture writer and editor who will never turn down a romance or superhero movie. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle,Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights.
Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics.