Think Outside the Registry: Unique Wedding Gifts for the Happy Couple

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Few thoughts may come to mind when a wedding invitation arrives in the mailbox: A) what outfit am I going to wear? or B) what should I get the bride and groom? While most couples will already have a wedding registry set up, some prefer to forgo one altogether, which makes the task of gift-giving slightly trickier. Fortunately, the wedding presents of 2024 go beyond the usual stand mixer, crystal vase, or impractical object that'll get minimal use. From one-of-a-kind monogrammed goodies and luxury linens to a DIY coffee table book that retells their love story through personal photos, here are the best wedding gifts they're guaranteed to love for years to come and not catch dust in the back of the storage cabinet.

Just Married Experiences

Maybe the couple avoided a registry because they felt like they didn't want any more things. If that is the case, then this gift card allows them to choose an experience anywhere in the world (over 500 experiences and 100 countries are included) to enjoy together.

Wedding Layflat Photo Album

Most couples feel tapped out after the Big Day, but it is important to put together a wedding album as soon as possible (because life is only going to move faster). Help them out with a gifted album from Artifact Uprising. All they need to do is upload their favorite photos and Artifact's designers will create a gorgeous album for them.

Premium Cocktails on Demand

They deserve a drink after all the work they put into planning their dream day, and this easy-to-use cocktail machine makes the process of mixing and measuring spirits and ingredients a breeze. Just pop a pod in and prepare for a drink that rivals the one they usually get at their favorite local bar.

La Specialista Espresso Machine

Does anyone truly need a slick espresso maker? No, but also, yes. The luxury of turning your kitchen into a state-of-the-art espresso bar cannot be overstated.

Winc Wine Subscription

After the wedding chaos, any couple will be glad to sit at home for a few nights and indulge in a perfectly tailored glass of wine. A subscription to Winc, which will deliver a few bottles each month, is just the thing.

More: The Best Wine Subscription Boxes

Apple AirTag

Spare the couple their first few fights by gifting them these super-practical Apple AirTags. Keys? Luggage? They'll always be able to find them.

More: 15 Luxury AirTag Accessories

Alessi Heart-Shaped Spoons

The sweetest ice cream spoons make for the ideal wedding gift for a coworker or casual acquaintance (and the price point is perfect). Amp up the gesture with a pint of their favorite ice cream to go with it.

The Skylight Calendar

Help busy couples make time for each other with this digital display that will sync all of their work and personal calendars in one place, and even has handy functions to keep track of to-do lists, grocery needs, and all of the essentials for everyday life.

Williams Sonoma Newlywed Boxed Set

This cookbook, which is specially curated with delectable recipes (like Raised Waffles with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote and Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom) and an array of creative entertaining tips for newlyweds, will get so much use years after they tie the knot.

Round Dutch Oven

This cast iron pan will quickly become their favorite kitchen must-have simply because it can cook just about everything: stew, soup, roast chicken, bread—you name it.

Italian Cashmere Throw

Between the wedding preparations and the actual affair, odds are the happy couple is exhausted. In which case, a cozy cashmere throw is perfect for cuddling up in as they recover from all the planning (and for future date nights in, as well). Bonus: Get it monogrammed with their initials to make the gift extra special.

Classic 2-Piece Set, 7" Santoku Knife & Paring Knife

For a young couple, setting them up with a really good knife will be game-changing for their kitchen skills.

New York Nostalgia

The adrenaline running through brides and grooms throughout the weekend means that as soon as they have waved the last guest goodbye, they are exhausted... and starving. Spoil them by ordering a New York brunch to be delivered to their home either post-wedding or post-honeymoon.

More: The Best Gourmet Food Gifts to Send

Gold Mr. & Mrs. Mug

A matching set of mugs for the newlyweds makes for the perfect wedding gift.

Original Cabin

A sleek set of luggage is an often-overlooked but really awesome way to send off a couple on their honeymoon (or whatever adventures their marriage might bring).

Tiffany Travel Playing Cards

Do they love to entertain? This sophisticated deck of playing cards from Tiffany's will enliven their next game night.

Marble & Brass Monogram Board

If they love to host friends and family often, a marble plate emblazoned with their initials is a must for displaying creamy brie, nutty gouda, and other fancy cheeses, as well as delicious cured meats, jams, pickles, and crackers galore.

Everyday Baccarat Everyday Classic Ii Tumblers Set

When in doubt, gift Baccarat. These crystal-clear tumblers will make for a welcome addition to their bar cart.

MasterClass

For the couple who is already looking for a new project once their nuptials have ended, a one-year subscription to Master Class is full of tutorials by Natalie Portman, Dr. Jane Goodall, Kelly Wearstler, and Neil Degrasse Tyson (and many many others).

More: The Best Masterclass Classes to Learn a New Skill

Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum

This easy-to-use vacuum is another sanity saver. Rather than argue over who cleaned the floors last, just tap "vacuum" on the app and it will take care of it all.

Trova HOME

This isn't any ordinary safe—it's a sleek sleek boltable one that doubles as a chic home decor accent. It's designed to hold precious keepsakes safe and sound (think: jewelry, passports, and other valuables) and can only be unlocked with their phone.

Set of Six Gold-Plated Porcelain Dessert Plates

The gift of hand-painted porcelain dessert plates will really help them set the stage (and the table!) during dinner parties.

Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle

"We don't like luxurious, comfy-soft sheets," said no couple ever.

24-Piece Mood Silver-Plated Flatware Service

Sure, they likely have their eyes on a flatware set already, but this silver-plated set that comes housed in a sleek egg-shaped display is just the thing they never knew they needed.

Skinny Type Business Stationery

If the bride or groom changed their name, then they will appreciate a fresh stack of stationery celebrating their new status.

Courant Catch:3 Classics

Gone are the days of messy nightstands, thanks to Courant's sleek charging trays that charge all their daily gadgets and hold their accessories and tchotchkes neatly in one place.

Cloud Cotton Robe

His and hers robes in sinfully-soft cotton will make the newlyweds feel like they are living their best romcom dreams, which they should be.

Cookware Set

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will taste so much better when they're cooked in Caraway stainless pots and pans.

Mason Luxe

This digital frame might be the sweetest gift of all because it can hold hundreds and thousands of photos and replay their love story through their favorite pictures.

Echo

Make life easier for the new couple with an Amazon Echo. Not only can they listen to their favorite hit tunes, but they can use it to make calls, turn on lights, set reminders, ask burning questions—all without their phone.

Dom Perignon "P2" Brut Champagne

Nothing says "Congratulations" like a fancy bottle of bubbly, and this one from Dom Pérignon is perfect for keeping the celebration going long after the wedding.

50s Retro Style Two-Slice Toaster

Kitchen appliances are often an obvious choice when shopping for newlyweds, but a retro-style toaster in this stunning jade green hue makes for an unexpected and stylish gift, for sure.

Photo Album - Happily Ever After - Grey

Why buy a generic coffee table book when you can get them a DIY coffee table book they can fill with photos of their relationship through the years?

Heart Photo Frames

A crystal-embellished frame for showing off photos from their big day in style.

Lucite B & W Backgammon Set

When they're not rolling dice and moving chips, this sleek lucite backgammon set from Jonathan Adler doubles as a chic tabletop objet.

Carat Large Candlesticks, Set of 2

These crystal candlesticks are perfect for romantic, candle-lit dinners.

Waffle Bath Towel Bundle

Help them start fresh with an oh-so soft bundle of towels that is sure to upgrade their shower routines.

Rectangular Bakers, Set of 3

No well-stocked kitchen is complete without multi-tasking tools, and Staub's porcelain bakers pull double duty as cooking dishes and servers.

Scallop Edge Napkin - set of 4

Elegant scalloped napkins emblazoned with their initials is a foolproof way to elevate their dinner parties.

City Skyline Wedding Art

An art deco portrait featuring the skyline of the city they got married in is one-of-a-kind gift we guarantee no one else will get them.

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