Wedding Gifts for Couples Who Already Live Together
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In this day and age, outside of very specific cultures and religious sects, it’s pretty uncommon for couples to get married without having lived together first. When marriage came before sharing a house, popular wedding gifts were usually appliances like fridges and cookers – things that would come in handy for a couple just moving into a new place.
Today though, it’s more of a challenge to find wedding gifts because couples usually already live together. If you’re struggling to think of something creative, check out this blog to see some of our best ideas.
Something New for the House
Almost no significant event is complete without flowers. A beautiful bouquet will be a perfect addition to your main gift. Delicate white flowers remind us of the tenderness and sensitivity of first feelings, while red flowers are a classic symbol of passion and love. If you want to be original, choose a wedding balloon bouquet from Djflowers in Dubai. Select balloon colours using the same principles as you would for flowers.
A wedding balloon bouquet can also be the main gift. To creatively gift money, roll each bill into a small scroll and place it inside the balloons along with small notes of well-wishes. Make sure to secure the balloon bouquet properly to prevent it from flying away.
So, they already live together, but that doesn’t mean they have everything, there must be something they’re missing. Small appliances like rice cookers and food processors are great gifts for couples who like to cook together, opening up their culinary world that little bit wider. Looking for beautiful gifts for the home? You could search for home goods at aspecthomeware.co.uk. For something really unique why not gift them a personalised ceramic coaster – you could have a complete set made.
If they in fact do seem to have everything (or at least all of the kitchen gadgetry you could imagine) then consider something more along the lines of luxury than practicality. Antique silver is a great luxury item gift that couples would love to receive. You can stay in the kitchen with something like a canteen of cutlery for them to be able to crack out on special occasions or when they’re hosting. Or, if you’re so inclined, you could get them a piece for elsewhere in the house. Silver candlesticks are a romantic gift that can appreciate in value and become much-loved family heirlooms. Just a thought.
If you are struggling for ideas, why not go down the route of personalised glasses? Sure most people have a great selection of glasses, but they won’t have got personalised wine glasses or champagne flutes. If you get a set for the couple, that’s even more romantic and such a thoughtful gift.
Equally, if we’re keeping it outside of the kitchen, think about art as a possible avenue for gift-giving. If they have a preferred artist or art style – great! If they don’t seem to have any well-known preferences – great! The beauty of art is that it is subjective, and you can get them something that makes you think of them as a great wedding gift. Another way to give them art even if you don’t know exactly what they would like is to go down the customisation route. Find an artist online who takes commissions and get them a portrait of themselves, their home, a beloved pet or something else with equal sentimental value for them!
Weddings are quite possibly the only times that it’s considered acceptable to buy bedding for your friend, which is almost a shame as everybody loves receiving new bedding. A luxury set of bedding for the newly married couple will definitely go down a treat; they can come back from their honeymoon to a fresh bed with that brand-new feeling as spouses. This gift idea comes with the fine print that it’s a better idea to only give this gift if you know the couple very well; you don’t want to give the impression to a newlywed couple you hardly know that you want them thinking of you when they take to the marital bed.
You could also invest in something really special for the walls of their home. What about prints or posters from Photowall? They’ve got an amazing selection and there’s sure to be something you’d love to give and they’d love to receive.
Finally, when it comes down to things for the house and wedding gifts, you can’t really go wrong with the classic ‘Mr & Mrs.’ things, whether it’s a mister and a missus, two misters, or two missuses. Bathrobes, mugs, cushion covers, wine glasses, and just about every other thing you can think of are eligible for the Mr & Mrs. treatment, making it a versatile gift for couples you know well just as much as those with whom you don’t share a close relationship.
A Unique Personalised Gift
As the couple may already have some artwork in their home, you’ll need to find something that is completely unique for them. Why not get them a custom paint by number kit. You can personalise the gift using a photo from their engagement or even wait until they have their wedding photos back and use one of them. It’s a lovely gift which they can enjoy creating together once they are back from their honeymoon. For couples who like personalised gifts but aren’t creative, why not make your own calendar for them, using their memories? If the couple loves meaningful keepsakes, consider gifting them personalised jewelry engraved with their wedding date or initials. This timeless piece will serve as a beautiful reminder of their special day, complementing their unique and sentimental collection.
So if you are looking for a really unique idea, why not name a star after the happy couple? It’s a lovely, thoughtful gift that they will be thrilled to receive. I think the Twin Stars gift is the perfect present for the big day. This option allows you to name two stars which are side by side in the sky. The newlyweds will receive two identical copies of their certificate and two gift boxes. What a special gift!
Something For The Couple To Do
Let’s ditch the idea of the house altogether if you’re interested in different wedding gift concepts. Getting out and doing things is a great way for a couple who already live together to explore the new stages of their relationship after they get married.
If they’re adventurous people, maybe a paid-for fun physical experience like skydiving or paintballing is on the cards. These types of gifts are light-hearted and give the couple time to use them as and when they please, rather than being inundated with gifts all at once and then having the inevitable come-down when it’s all over. You can group up with other friends or family members to pay for the couple and then yourselves, turning it into a fun group day out.
For something a little more intimate, consider cooking classes. There are a lot of options for one-off night classes if there’s a specific cuisine you know your friends love, like sushi-making classes or Indian cooking classes. If, however, you know they’d have more fun on a course, there are also experiences oriented around mastering a certain area of cooking that any foodie couple would love. This is a great gift as well if your newlyweds like to host; they can learn a new meal or really master that section of cuisine that they love and then invite you and some other close friends over to check it out and see how much they learned – truly a gift that gives back.
When you’re catering to your creative duos, think about art and pottery classes. There are pottery classes for newlyweds where they can create their first gifts for one another as a married couple; a gift that comes with lasting memories. If they end up liking it, sign them up for a full pottery course to go on together! Equally, couples can find art classes where they paint portraits of one another, creating a gift that will be cherished regardless of their own skill level. This type of activity will get your friends feeling closer than ever now that they’ve entered the next big stage of their lives, and they’ll have you to thank.
You could also get them gifts that will reduce the chance of them having to go to a divorce lawyer in the future. One option is to give them an experience individually that gets them out of each other’s hair for a while. Sometimes distance can be a great healer, especially early on in a marriage when two people are getting used to each other.
If the couple you know is more relaxed than all of this suggests, you could always foot the bill for a visit to a fancy restaurant or even a tearoom. Afternoon tea is usually saved for special occasions just like this, and so it could be the perfect laid-back activity for a couple that are likely still de-stressing from the many trials and tribulations of wedding planning. Betty’s tea room or any other renowned tea establishment is where you want to look to make sure that the couple you know is getting the exact right treatment for them. All in all, it’s hard to make too wrong of a move when you’re buying wedding gifts for couples who already live together. Most of them will be so excited about being married that the gifts are just a nice bonus; don’t stress over it too much; if in doubt – throw a candle at the problem!
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