These days it can be challenging to get a meaningful gift for newlywed couples because most couples want only one thing: cash money. Since a lot of people live together before getting married, buying gifts for the home for the couple to start living their life together isn’t always a safe bet anymore.
If you’re a person who loves to give gifts that are meaningful and show the recipient how much they mean to you, then look no further. In this article we will share 5 incredibly thoughtful wedding gifts that will be sure to leave the happy couple overjoyed and full of gratitude.
Couples Massage
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After the stress of planning the wedding, couples need to unwind together. What better gift than the gift of an experience; the gift of de-stressing. A couples massage is a thoughtful wedding gift that promises to provide newlyweds with a shared moment of tranquility amidst the excitement of their new journey together. This worthwhile gift not only offers relaxation and rejuvenation but also strengthens the bond between the couple by allowing them to unwind and connect in an intimate setting.
Whether it’s a luxurious spa experience, learning massage techniques and practicing on each other, or a cozy in-home massage, a couples massage creates a memorable, stress-relieving experience that helps the newlyweds transition smoothly into their married life. Plus, it makes for an interesting date night idea!
His and Hers Perfume
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His and hers perfumes make for a sophisticated and romantic wedding gift that allows couples to celebrate their union with a shared sensory experience. Each fragrance can be chosen to reflect the unique personalities of the bride and groom while harmonizing beautifully together, and creating a fragrant reminder of their special day.
Perfumeries such as Dossier Perfume, sell inspired fragrances that can complement each other, as well as unisex perfumes if the couples prefer to share one fragrance.
As the couple embarks on their new journey, these personalized scents will evoke cherished memories and moments of their wedding, making his and hers perfumes a timeless and meaningful gift. Also, consider getting the glass perfume bottles engraved to add an even more personalized touch. Once the bottles are empty, they will still serve as a beautiful showpiece and continue to provide lasting memories, long after the scent is gone.
Luggage Set
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Most people get their first suitcases from their parents, or rather they take it. Luggage is an expensive purchase, especially if you’re looking at quality pieces. It is usually hard to justify such a pricey purchase as a young person, a single person, or when the item is only used a few times a year at most.
That’s why a new luxury matching luggage set is a great gift idea for newlyweds. The newly wed couple will be jetsetting right away on their honeymoon and what a nicer way to enter their married life together, than a shiny new set of matching luggage. A new luggage set is an ideal wedding gift that combines practicality with a touch of elegance.
This thoughtful present not only equips newlyweds for their honeymoon adventures but also for future travels as they explore the world side by side. Additionally, it serves as a constant reminder of the thoughtful gesture whenever they pack for their next adventure. While a full luggage set may be on the more expensive side, and challenging for one person to buy, it makes a great group gift to help spread out the cost.
Wedding Wine Year of Firsts
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While a wedding is just one day, a marriage is for a lifetime; but it all starts with a new beginning. Why not give the gift of celebrating the momentous ‘firsts’ together during the couple’s first year of marriage.
Buy any number of wine bottles (or drink of preference) that the couple enjoys, and label them with tags indicating when to open each bottle the first time something occurs in their marriage. This is a great way to include a personalized touch such as words of wisdom, a poem, or a story significant to each event’s bottle opening.
Some ‘firsts’ include: first night as a married couple, first fight, first home, first new years eve, first dinner party, and first anniversary. This kind of gift is unique in that they get to enjoy opening it for the first time, and then again when each milestone goes by. It’s the gift that keeps celebrating all year long!
Anniversary Journal
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An anniversary journal is a profoundly sentimental and enduring wedding gift, perfect for any couple. This thoughtful present offers a dedicated space for newlyweds to document each anniversary, capturing their love story year by year.
As they record their reflections, achievements, and cherished memories, the journal becomes a treasured keepsake that they can revisit and relive their special moments. It encourages couples to celebrate their milestones, deepening their bond, and it makes for a fun little ritual on their anniversary to read old passages and create new ones.
Entries don’t have to be like writing in a yearbook, couples can write letters, create art pieces, insert photos, or even collage items from their year of marriage such as shopping lists, concert tickets, receipts, and more! An anniversary journal not only preserves time and romance but also serves as a heartfelt reminder of their commitment, making it a timeless gift for any newlywed couple. If the couple plans to have a family, it also makes for an amazing future family heirloom.
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Gift giving is truly an art form, that’s why it’s an ‘official’ love language! While cash and gift cards are convenient, a well-thought-out gift is simply unbeatable. Few things compare to opening a surprise from somebody who loves you because a good gift has the power to evoke feelings at the moment, and again when the recipient uses the gift. Hopefully, this list has inspired some gift-giving ideas for the soon-to-be married couple in your life!
