19 Great Wedding Gifts (That You Won’t Find on the Couple’s Registry)

A bouquet of white flowers on a wooden table with a gift wrapped in twine.

All married couples have at least a few wedding gifts that they immediately relegated to the basement (clunky crystal goblets, a chintzy engraved cutting board—you know the stuff). And while a KitchenAid mixer or Le Creuset Dutch oven would be the perfect gift for many, it’s no use to the couple that already has one. Sticking to the couple’s registry is usually your safest bet. But when the only things left on the list are beyond your budget, or the couple hasn’t registered for gifts at all, we have smart strategies for giving them something that’s both meaningful and welcome.

Of course, cold, hard cash always goes to good use. And if the couple doesn’t have a registry, you can choose something from our picks for the best wedding registry ideas. We also recommend thoughtful things they can eat or drink (like a gorgeous box of chocolates to share), mementos of the occasion (such as a quality framing service), or items you know will fit in with the couple’s aesthetic sense, which may not be the same as yours.

For other events around the big day and beyond, we also have thoughtful bridal shower and anniversary gifts, as well as smart gift ideas for bridesmaids and groomsmen.



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