Yahoo Lifestyle'I Asked All Our Married Editors Which Wedding Gifts They Actually Liked And Used'
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'I Asked All Our Married Editors Which Wedding Gifts They Actually Liked And Used'
At this point in your life, you've probably purchased and received a countless amount of gifts. From Mother's Day to Valentine's Day and all the birthdays, baby showers, and housewarming parties in between, it seems like our world is constantly finding ways to celebrate one another. As much as that is tons of fun, there's also a lot of pressure to show how much you love someone through a physical item—especially when it comes to figuring out a wedding gift idea to get *that* couple in your life who seems to have it all.
What is the best gift for a wedding?
Figuring out how to please a set of two separate humans while celebrating their love and upcoming marriage can be difficult, which is precisely why I called in wedding planner and event manager Chanakya Gandhi, who's seen at least thousands of wedding gifts throughout the years. First things first? "Put yourself in the newlywed couple’s shoes," he says. "Make sure you would actually want the gift you're getting them."
Peep a few of the best wedding gift ideas, below:
What do you give as a wedding gift to the couple who has everything?
It's likely that you're thinking of getting them some sort of home good, decor, or appliance, and the good thing is that Gandhi and the several married Women's Health editors that I consulted named household items as being some of the best gifts they received. The only thing Gandhi notes is to stay away from large, bulky items that just add clutter.
And, if you really want to go the extra mile, he says to buy the couple something which creates a memory or experience. If you have the budget for it, get them a trip or excursion somewhere, but otherwise budget-friendly items like cookbooks or online classes can help generate memories, too.
See below for the 25 best wedding planner and editor-approved wedding gift ideas.
Women's Health - 2/26
1) Gift Card
Airbnb
Amazon
Who doesn't love to travel? Give them the Gandhi-approved gift of an experience with an Airbnb gift card at the amount you choose. Whether they'll use it for a staycation or international adventure, you know this is a gift the couple will actually love and use.
Amazon - 3/26
2) Date Night Cookbook and Activities for Couples
Crystal Schwanke
amazon.com
$14.39
Our executive health and fitness director, Jacqueline Andriakos, says one of the best engagement gifts she received was a cookbook paired with a nice chopping board. That's a great way to get the couple an experience without splurging on a trip for them.
amazon.com - 4/26
3) Waterproof 4k Digital Camera with Touch Screen
GoPro
amazon.com
$299.99
You know that couple who always seems to be rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, or skydiving? They'll love this waterproof GoPro that comes with a touch screen and even has the capability to automatically live stream to their social media accounts (so you can continue to live vicariously through their adventures from the comfort of your couch!).
amazon.com - 5/26
4) Hand Casting Kit
Dylan & Rylie
amazon.com
$36.97
The super sentimental couple in your life is going to love making this and then putting it on display on their mantle. It's an experience and a physical gift.
amazon.com - 6/26
5) Push Pin World Map Board
Conquest Maps
amazon.com
$109.00
They'll have so much fun starting their travel journey as newlyweds with a goal to cover this world map board with pins. The neutral color works with most any decor vibe, too.
amazon.com - 7/26
6) Multi-Photo Frame Wood Tray
Accent Plus
amazon.com
$42.79
Maridel Reyes, Women's Health's deputy digital editor, didn't receive this gift herself, but one of her good friends did and thinks about it all the time. But, don't just frame pictures of the couple—frame their wedding invitation and any other keepsakes from engagement or bachelorette parties, too. They'll love coming home to put their keys and wallet in this little tray.
amazon.com - 8/26
7) Yellow Label Champagne Gift Box
Veuve Clicquot
drizly.com
$69.29
Reyes says she loved when guests sent her and her husband some bubbly. All wrapped up in an elegant gift box, it doesn't get more classic than a bottle of Veuve.
drizly.com - 9/26
8) Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle
Lodge
amazon.com
$49.90
You know the couple who's always inviting you over for BBQs? Return the favor with this fancy reversible cast iron grill/griddle. Women's Health's deputy editor of content strategy, Amanda Lucci, says she loved getting this gift at her wedding.
amazon.com - 10/26
9) Luxe Core Sheet Set
Brooklinen
amazon.com
$179.00
For what it's worth, my single self is a super fan of these sheets, but Lucci also loved receiving some cooling sheets for her wedding. It's a great home gift if you don't necessarily feel like getting something for the kitchen (or have a couple on your hands who doesn't like to cook).
amazon.com - 11/26
10) Springform Nonstick Cake Pan Set
Molgree
amazon.com
$21.98
You love the cakes they've been baking for every potluck, so what better way to thank them (and keep 'em coming) with this springform cake pan set. Women's Health's lifestyle director, Lindsay Geller, loves the one that she received at her recent wedding.
amazon.com - 12/26
11) Hardside Expandable Luggage Set
Rockland
amazon.com
$130.00
There's a reason people love receiving luggage as a gift—it's one of those pricey luxuries that you don't want to splurge on for yourself. Unboxing this whole luggage set is definitely going to put a smile on your fave couple's face.
amazon.com - 14/26
13) Personalized Wedding Champagne Flutes
Be Burgundy
amazon.com
$28.95
These personalized champagne flutes make a great engagement gift, too. Note: Just be absolutely sure about whether or not anyone's changing their last name before getting anything customized—some WH editors didn't love the assumption that they'd be changing theirs!
amazon.com - 15/26
14) Customizable Star Map Poster
BIGICRAFT
amazon.com
$28.99
Whether they're in to astrology or astronomy, this gift allows you to pick an exact date and get a print of what the stars looked like at that exact time. Choose any significant date from when they met to their wedding date.
amazon.com - 16/26
15) Five Piece Pasta-Making Set
CucinaPro
amazon.com
$39.95
Whether they're constantly talking about that one trip they took to Italy nine years ago or just love to have date nights in cooking together, they'll seriously love accepting the challenge of making their own homemade pasta. And, this one doesn't just make spaghetti, fettuccine, and angel hair-shaped pasta—it'll even make ravioli.
amazon.com - 17/26
16) 100 Dates Scratch-Off
Enno Vatti
amazon.com
$26.99
That couple who's been together since they were in diapers may need some help mixing things up, and this scratch-off print will seriously help. They'll love moving their way through these 100 unique date ideas, including ideas like taking a pottery class together or recreating their first date.
amazon.com - 18/26
17) The Complete French Language Books Collection
Learn French
amazon.com
$9.99
Couples who learn together stay together, right? Help them finally tick "learning French" off their imaginary to-do list with a set of six books that contain the basics of the language along with fun bedtime stories they can take turns reading to one another.
amazon.com - 19/26
18) Meditations for Couples
Hazelden Meditations
amazon.com
$12.95
If they're always going on yoga retreats or talking your ear off about how meditation changed their lives forever, they'll seriously appreciate the ways in which you're able to upgrade their daily morning routine with couples meditations they can do together. It's a super affordable gift you can give alone, or as an add-on to a more luxe item (or cash, tbh).
amazon.com - 20/26
19) On-Demand Workout Membership
Barry's
Barry's
You may have started scrolling past all their envy-inducing couple's gym selfies, but you can show your love and support for their bond over fitness with a digital membership to iconic workout studio, Barry's. It may even be the first gift they use on the honeymoon.
Barry's - 21/26
20) Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Machine
Breville
amazon.com
$192.09
It doesn't get more luxurious than a good Nespresso machine for coffee snobs, and the brand new Vertuo makes everything from espresso to lattes, cappuccinos, and more. This particular set even comes with an Aero milk frother—let's call it the next best thing to actually sending them to Italy.
amazon.com - 22/26
21) Crystal Ring Holder
Waterford
nordstrom.com
$90.00
This crystal wedding ring holder is ultra luxurious without having a super steep price tag. They'll love displaying it on their bathroom counter or night stand.
nordstrom.com - 23/26
22) Gas Pizza Oven
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
amazon.com
$309.99
Upgrade their backyard pizza parties with this pizza oven that'll be super fun to use and play around with. And, don't worry—since Gandhi recommended staying away from large items for gifts, this one's totally portable at just 13 inches wide.
amazon.com - 24/26
23) Le Clair Cinq Eternity Roses
Venus ET Fleur
nordstrom.com
$189.00
You could get them flowers any time, but this isn't your typical floral arrangement. They're those beautiful luxury roses that last forever—yup, even the heavenly scent is going to linger for years. This small blush-colored box is versatile enough to class up any space in their home, too.
nordstrom.com - 25/26
24) Citrus Juicer
Smeg
amazon.com
$199.95
The bougie couple who already seems to have it all is so. hard. to shop for. If they're in to sipping their own fresh-pressed OJ or lemon water on the daily, you'll win major points with them for this luxurious citrus juicer from Smeg.
amazon.com - 26/26
25) Electric Air Fryer
DASH
amazon.com
$50.99
I'm sorry, but I just couldn't top off this article without the most classic kitchen essential of our decade. There's a reason everyone from home chefs to people who barely know how to boil water are loving their air fryers. If they don't already have one, do them a solid and wrap this up—drop in this book on air fryer recipes with it, too!
amazon.com
