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60 Unique Wedding Gift Ideas That Newlyweds Will Love

The leftover registry items could never.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong, Kim Duong, Hanna Flanagan and Lauren Adhav
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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.

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an experiences gift

Tinggly Just Married Gift Box

Just Married Gift Box
an experiences gift

Tinggly Just Married Gift Box

$259 at Amazon
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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.

this personalized wine chiller

Mark and Graham Wood and Marble Wine Chiller

Wood and Marble Wine Chiller
this personalized wine chiller

Mark and Graham Wood and Marble Wine Chiller

They'll cherish this handcrafted marble wine chiller, nestled into a natural acacia wood base, forever. The monogram detail is the cherry on top!

an instant cocktail maker

Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine

Premium Cocktail Machine
an instant cocktail maker

Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine

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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

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

Now 24% Off
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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 first dance print

UncommonGoods Wedding Waltz Personalized Art

Wedding Waltz Personalized Art
this first dance print

UncommonGoods Wedding Waltz Personalized Art

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.

a genius charcuterie board

Shanik Upgraded Cheese Cutting Board Set

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Upgraded Cheese Cutting Board Set
a genius charcuterie board

Shanik Upgraded Cheese Cutting Board Set

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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.

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an experiences certificate

VIRGIN EXPERIENCE GIFTS Virgin Experience Gifts Certificate

Virgin Experience Gifts Certificate
an experiences certificate

VIRGIN EXPERIENCE GIFTS Virgin Experience Gifts Certificate

Credit: Virgin Experience Gifts

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.

a wedding memento storage kit

Uncommon Goods Wedding Keepsake Library

Wedding Keepsake Library
a wedding memento storage kit

Uncommon Goods Wedding Keepsake Library

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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.

a personalized lamp

Happy Gifted Moments Custom Photo Lamp

Custom Photo Lamp
a personalized lamp

Happy Gifted Moments Custom Photo Lamp

Now 20% Off
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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.

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an adventure in a box

The Adventure Challenge Couples Camera Set

Couples Camera Set
an adventure in a box

The Adventure Challenge Couples Camera Set

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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.

a date night generator

Date Night Jar

Date Night Jar
a date night generator

Date Night Jar

Credit: Sugar + Birch

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

Custom Linen Map with Personalized Pins
a personalized pushpin map

PaperAnniversaryLove Custom Linen Map with Personalized Pins

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With this personalized map, they can mark all their important life events, like where they said “I do” or where they had their first kiss. Cuuute.

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an heirloom-worthy journal

UncommonGoods The Anniversary Journal

The Anniversary Journal
an heirloom-worthy journal

UncommonGoods The Anniversary Journal

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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.

some fancy towels

Parachute Home Waffle Towels

Waffle Towels
some fancy towels

Parachute Home Waffle Towels

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Ahh, the luxury of waffle bath towels—specifically the ones from Parachute Home, which look and feel like they belong in a high-end spa.

a sleek cocktail set

Mixology & Craft Store Mixology Bartender Kit

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Mixology Bartender Kit
a sleek cocktail set

Mixology & Craft Store Mixology Bartender Kit

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Even if they’re not super-experienced bartenders, they’ll have fun trying out new drink recipes with this 10-piece tool set.

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this personalized doormat

Pottery Barn Mrs. and Mrs. Doormat

Mrs. and Mrs. Doormat
this personalized doormat

Pottery Barn Mrs. and Mrs. Doormat

Credit: Pottery Barn

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.

a gorgeous candle

Homesick Just Married Candle

Just Married Candle
a gorgeous candle

Homesick Just Married Candle

Credit: Homesick

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.

a personalized decanter set

Lenox Tuscany Classic Whiskey Decanter Set

Tuscany Classic Whiskey Decanter Set
a personalized decanter set

Lenox Tuscany Classic Whiskey Decanter Set

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You know what they say, couples that drink whiskey together... would probably enjoy a personalized decanter and glass set as a wedding present.

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some custom wood coasters

WoodLuckEngraved Personalized Coaster Set

Personalized Coaster Set
some custom wood coasters

WoodLuckEngraved Personalized Coaster Set

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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.

a sophisticated frame

Kate Spade New York Rosy Glow Double Frame

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Rosy Glow Double Frame
a sophisticated frame

Kate Spade New York Rosy Glow Double Frame

Now 28% Off
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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.

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong
Editor

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.  

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Senior Shopping Editor

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. 

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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. 

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