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Great Wedding Gift Ideas
Not sure what to give the soon-to-be-married? Consider one of these out-of-the-ordinary picks.
Anita Calero
Creative Wedding Gifts
Some brides and grooms are so easy to shop for: framed invitation/blender from the registry/cash. And then there are the other soon-to-be newlyweds who require days devoted to thinking of a clever and unexpected gift idea that will leave a wow-worthy impression. Need some suggestions? We've come up with 25 creative picks that will show your joy their on their big day.
Jens Mortensen
Rosenthal Mini Porcelain Vases
The era of supersizing is over. Rosenthal’s Studio Line vases, renowned for their quirky, playful shapes, now come in diminutive dimensions (three to four inches high). Alone or clustered, they manage to marry edginess and elegance–and make a big impact.
To buy: $35 each, rosenthalusa.com.
To buy: $35 each, rosenthalusa.com.
Pizza Menu Board
As if any couple needed another reason for pizza night. The natural reclaimed wood side makes an elegant serving tray; the chalkboard paint on the reverse makes for a great menu display.
To buy: $168, anthropologie.com.
To buy: $168, anthropologie.com.
Kobenstyle Casserole
The stunning red enamel coating on this oven-to-table serving dish makes it a piece they’ll grow old with. Plus, the top doubles as a trivet to make serving a cinch.
To buy: $100, momastore.org.
To buy: $100, momastore.org.
Kate Spade Fortunda Pitcher
A fine crystal pitcher engraved with an elegant horseshoe design.
To buy: $150, katespade.com
To buy: $150, katespade.com
Ernest Pool Bar Cart
Already planning for their first night as a hosting married duo. This aqua cart on wheels will delight even small space entertainers.
To buy: $149, cb2.com.
To buy: $149, cb2.com.
Napoleon Flatware
Multi-colored festive flatware that will add a vibrant touch to any tabletop. Set includes two pieces in each color.
To buy: $85 for 12, neimanmarcus.com.
To buy: $85 for 12, neimanmarcus.com.
Navy Zebra Beach Towel
Far from the typical beach blanket: Shaped like zebra hide, this terry cloth towel is built to endure the elements of grass, dirt, and sand. Folds up with leather handles for taking on the road.
To buy: $225, neimanmarcus.com.
To buy: $225, neimanmarcus.com.
All Clad Perforated Multipot
Whether it’s pasta or lobster on the menu, this eight-quart stainless steel comes to the rescue. Add a monogram for an extra special touch.
To buy: $150, williams-sonoma.com.
To buy: $150, williams-sonoma.com.
Levi Brown
Oval Gold Leaf Wood Tray
To love, honor, and cherish on the countertop. Gold leaf gives this rough-hewn mango-wood stunner a stylish edge.
To buy: $100, dvf.com.
To buy: $100, dvf.com.
Levi Brown
Babell XL Tiered Serving Tray
A real treat for sweet tooths (with starter kitchens): This 20-inch-tall plastic tower can be disassembled to fit neatly into a compact cupboard.
To buy: $52, gretelhome.com.
To buy: $52, gretelhome.com.
Levi Brown
Blue Cook's Books Set
Five culinary must-haves, including Joy of Cooking, in jackets so pretty that the couple won't feel guilty if they never crack them open.
To buy: $250, juniperbooks.com.
To buy: $250, juniperbooks.com.
Bar Schnapps Carafe and Ice Container
Chances are they didn't register for anything quite as fancy for serving peppermint schnapps: This handblown glass carafe comes with an ice box and four shot glasses, and arrives nestled in a gift box.
To buy: $35, fjorn.com.
To buy: $35, fjorn.com.
Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera
A newfangled camera with old-fashioned romance: The Z340 spits out three-by-four-inch prints similar to the Polaroid snaps of their youth.
To buy: $242, amazon.com.
To buy: $242, amazon.com.
Levi Brown
Large Glazed Terracotta Bird Feeder
Sweet terracotta perches, so the two lovebirds can live happily ever after.
To buy: $116, popdeluxe.net.
To buy: $116, popdeluxe.net.
Wine Tray
This unique slotted tray, made of sturdy aluminum, makes it easy to carry four stems and a bottle of wine from bar to table.
To buy: $98, 2modern.com.
To buy: $98, 2modern.com.
Enamelware Pie Set
From meat loaf to chicken potpie, this stylish set of five oven-to-table enamelware dishes make entertaining easy.
To buy: $128, shopterrain.com.
To buy: $128, shopterrain.com.
Beach House Dispenser
Just in time for outdoor entertaining: This handsome glass and rattan dispenser holds up to seven liters of iced tea or their signature house cocktail.
To buy: $250, jaysonhome.com.
To buy: $250, jaysonhome.com.
Golden Corn Salt and Pepper
Gold-plated corn-shaped shakers add a chic touch to the dining table any time of year.
To buy: $99, michaelaram.com.
To buy: $99, michaelaram.com.
Rope Canisters
For the couple who already has the the blender and bedding, choose decorative pieces for the mantel, like these hand-thrown porcelain canisters with twisted-rope handles.
To buy: $158 for two, branchhome.com.
To buy: $158 for two, branchhome.com.
Levi Brown
Coffee Subscription
When you feel like you've exhausted the wine-of-the-month idea, consider a delivery of fresh morning brew—delivered to their door, of course.
To buy: $109, wreckingballcoffee.com.
To buy: $109, wreckingballcoffee.com.
Levi Brown
Trio Wine Box
Looking for the best way to wish them a lifetime of happiness, good health, and laughter? Consider giving them three anniversaries worth of bubbly to crack open.
To buy: $79, wineforawedding.com.
To buy: $79, wineforawedding.com.
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