Newlywed Gift Ideas

Coming up with newlywed gift ideas can be difficult for even the most seasoned shopper. After all, you want to avoid giving the couple their 15th George Foreman grill or a wedding photo frame they put in a yard sale.

Choose the right newlywed gift!

Monogrammed and engraved personalized wedding gifts are popular items to give to newlyweds starting their life together. From engraved frames to monogrammed doormats, they have become a trend that will stand the test of time.

A personalized gift does not mean that it has to have the couple’s names on it. Instead, think of a personalized gift as something that reflects their individual tastes, personality and lifestyle. A tool kit is a great gift for a couple whose life includes renovating a home. Gardening organizers are nice for the couple with a green thumb. Think about what the couple enjoys doing to make the gift unique.

Couples who love music might enjoy a collection of tunes from their favorite artists. You could also purchase concert tickets for events in their area. Gift certificates for instrument tune-ups can be another good newlywed gift.

If your friends or family members have strong spiritual beliefs, you can find plenty of items to help them express their values. A book of quotations or verses from their religious book that centers on romance, love, and faith is excellent for newlyweds just starting out. Small plaques or spiritual music CDs can also be enjoyed by the couple with a strong faith.

Cult favorite television programs often have merchandise marketed to their followers. If the couple getting married enjoys a particular show, find them a boxed DVD set of the series. Just buy a season or two if you cannot afford the whole thing. Popular shows also have memorabilia, like clocks, bedding or office décor that would also be appreciated. Not sure what their favorite television show is? Pick up the Trivial Pursuit TV Edition Card Set and a game board.

The old saying goes, “the couple who plays together, stays together.” Give the newlyweds in your life a gift certificate for some fun classes they can enjoy with one another. Options include:

• Cooking classes
• Dance classes (Latin, swing, ballroom)
• Golf
• Tennis
• Language (Spanish, Japanese)
• Art

What couple doesn’t want to surround themselves with photos of their new life together? Beginning with their first date, couples have cherished photos from their relationship they want to display. They may also have heirloom photos of beloved grandparents and others they would like to hang. A gift certificate to a custom framing studio or restoration studio can help get them started.

You can also purchase a certificate to companies like myDaVinci and Portrait Kingdom that will turn their wedding snapshots into sketches or oil paintings.

Although the average age of marriage has been slowly rising in recent years, plenty of people in their early twenties and late teens still marry. As young adults just starting off in life together, challenges will surely come their way. From small fights over doing the laundry to big financial decisions, couples in this situation will have a lot on their minds.

Help them ease their transition into their adult married life by giving them a gift that will keep on giving long after the wedding. Ideas include:

• Beginning cookbook with grocery store gift card
• Calendars, day planners and organizers
• Cleaning services (stop the chore fight!)
• Government bonds or stock shares purchased in their names

You may also want to help out with wedding-related costs. Unless you are an immediate family member, it can be awkward and embarrassing for the couple if you offer assistance with bills. Instead, consider giving the couple a gift certificate to their wedding photographer’s studio to help them purchase portraits after the big day.

A couple who is more established in their personal and professional lives may not need to stock their kitchen or bathroom with necessities, nor may they need cash/gift cards. Couples in this situation may even forgo creating a wedding registry, leaving you clueless about how to honor them with an appropriate and wanted gift.

These couples might enjoy a wedding night gift basket or a romantic basket filled with champagne and strawberries. Monthly club memberships, like wine, fruit, cheese, chocolate or cake, may also be appreciated.

Established couples who entertain frequently can benefit from items such as new wine glasses or a cappuccino maker. Additional bedding in their guest room colors can also be a fine gift. Conversely, the couple who is more reserved might enjoy a Netflix subscription or a few classic board games.

If you have a large budget set aside for purchasing a wedding gift, you can give almost anything the couple may need, want or have included on their gift registry. For those without huge budget, going in on a gift with siblings, bridal party members or friends can help with costs of large ticket items. These items may include:

• Outdoor barbeque grills
• Furniture
• Electronics (televisions, stereos, digital cameras)
• Home appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer)

Just like more moderately priced gifts, a big gift does not have to be a material item. Consider giving a membership to the zoo, symphony, theatre or local museum to the couple who enjoys cultural events. Airline ticket gift certificates are perfect for the couple who loves to travel.

While you may think that rooster shaped ceramic clock with mechanical wings is just adorable, your newlywed friends may not agree. Trying to find home decorations that will not make the couple cringe can be difficult, if not impossible.

Though some gift-buying guides will caution you to check the wedding registry to get a sense of their style and then give the go-ahead to buy, it is usually best to forgo all decorative items. If you absolutely must buy them a home accent, be sure to include the receipt — and don’t be surprised if you never see it on display. Other items to avoid, unless specifically requested, include:

• Crystal anything (vases, candlesticks, frames)
• Fine china pieces
• Artwork
• Personal or intimate care items
• Self-help books

Although you might enjoy frequenting your local boutiques, you should keep in mind that should the couple all ready own the item or want to return it, they will be unable to if you are from out of town. Having your gift returned is certainly better than letting it sit in the closet or be trashed. If you purchase from a boutique in their area, find out return policies up front.

You can find ample newlywed gift ideas to fit the couple in your life with just a little thought about their personality and lifestyle. If you still are unsure about what to give, most couples do enjoy cash and gift cards that allow them to purchase the items they want.

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