Forget That Toaster — These Unique Wedding Gifts They Won’t See Coming

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Who doesn’t love a wedding? Any celebration is fun, but celebrating love and the creation of a new family is next level! Of course, there are some questions when it comes to weddings, too: What do I wear? Do I get chicken or fish? Should I do the electric slide after several trips to the open bar? (Yes.) And, of course, what to buy the newlyweds and how much you should spend on the wedding gift.

Sure, everyone loves money and it’s a great gift, but sometimes giving an envelope with a check or cash feels… unceremonious. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our very favorite unique wedding gifts to celebrate their special relationship. We researched products not typically found on registries, added picks from our editor roundups, and sought out highly rated finds they’ll appreciate and think about fondly long after they’re married, especially on their anniversary.

From a hand-painted platter they’ll proudly display to a durable three-piece luggage set fit for their honeymoon to scratch-off date night cards to keep the romance alive, you’ll have your pick of the best unique wedding gifts the couple will treasure as much as they treasure one another.

Cutting Board with Storage

This unique wedding gift makes meal prep and storage a cinch!

Composed of a cutting board, four containers, six bowl covers, and four graters, mess, kitchen scraps, or prepped foods can be easily contained and set aside or gathered in one spot to make cooking tidier and more convenient.

"I love being able to continuously clear off my cutting board by pushing everything into the containers! I don't have to pause to put away piles of sliced-up veggies and fruits," says this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

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Flower Subscription

A lot of details go into planning a great wedding: delicious food, the perfect playlist, and, of course, gorgeous flowers.

Keep the floral details going long after the reception is over with weekly, biweekly, or monthly floral arrangements from Urban Stems — a truly unique wedding gift that will keep the magic of the wedding alive at home.

Picnic Backpack

A unique wedding gift that's perfect for taking on a hike or a picnic in the park.

The insulated main compartment keeps foods at their appropriate temperature, while the front compartment holds four sets of dinnerware, a cutting board, and a bottle opener.

There's even space for wine and a waterproof picnic blanket.

As this 5-star Amazon reviewer shares, "This was purchased and given as a wedding gift, and it was a huge hit. This backpack contains almost everything you need for a picnic except for the food and drink."

Bread Warming Set

This unique wedding gift will give them the gift of warm bread every day. Just place the terracotta stone in the oven for 10-20 minutes, transfer it to the basket, and close the lid.

This stylish but simple traditional set is designed to keep baked goods fresh-from-the-oven-ish for up to 45 minutes.

"When my husband cooks a delicious Sunday dinner with traditional gravy, we both enjoy sopping up the sauce with crisp hot bread. This warmer is perfect to keep the bread warm while we eat. We used to put the bread in the oven and it was cold by the time we wanted a second piece. This way, even if we have friends over for dinner, we can count on having perfect bread every time," shares this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Honeycomb Glassware Collection

This unique bar set is decorative and functional. Crafted by master artisans in Turkey, the delicate, golden bee and hand-painted honeycomb pattern is a perfect addition to any home bar.

Highball, double old-fashioned, and coupe glasses are sold as sets of four. Decanter sold separately.

All About Us Journal

Marriage isn't the end of the conversation — it's only the beginning.

With questions about romance and sex, daily routines, and hopes and dreams, All About Us is a fun activity for couples to keep on having deep conversations and learn more about one another.

As this repeat 5-star Amazon reviewer exclaims, "I gift this book to couples as often as I can and have been for almost 15 years! It is a fun book to complete and a great addition when it comes to building and reflecting!"

My Family Cookbook

Getting married is the creation of one family out of two. What better way to celebrate each person's traditions and culture than with this unique wedding gift?

My Family Cookbook is a completely customizable recipe book with blank pages for family favorites, as well as photos and reviews.

"My sister and her fiancé have a lot of dietary restrictions, this cookbook is perfect for people who need to customize recipes. It is a wonderful idea for families as well to pass down all of their recipes with pictures," shares this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Mr. & Mrs. Tumblers

Is there any novelty quite as sweet as being a newly minted Mr./Mrs.? These insulated tumblers are the perfect everyday reminder for the new couple that they did the thing/tied the knot/jumped the broom/got hitched!

The double-walled, vacuum-insulated design keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold.

"We took these to Cabo for our wedding and so glad we did! The all-inclusive resort filled them to the rim every time we went to the bar instead of getting the standard 10-ounce cup that sweats. Our drinks stayed cold for hours! Excellent gift, too! Cute and durable," shares this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Personalized Metal Monogram Sign

Make their house truly theirs with this unique wedding gift. Appropriate for indoor or outdoor display, this steel letter sign can be personalized with the couple's name and wedding year and powder coated in a color of your choice.

Perfect for doors, living room walls, or patio spaces.

"Have bought this several times for wedding gifts and one for myself. Couples young and old have really liked it. It is great for inside or outside decor," says this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Gothic Whiskey Decanter

A unique wedding gift for the couple who's a little bit goth (or a little bit pirate and/or steampunk!), the Skull Globe Whiskey Decanter set is both a great piece of home decor, as well as the best way to let a good whiskey breathe and reach its full delicious potential.

As this 5-star reviewer says, "I love this decanter. The time it took to handcraft and make it beautiful is just amazing. Also, the skull shot glasses are freaking cool, too."

40 Date Ideas for Couples Date Night

Just because they’re married doesn’t mean they have to stop dating each other. This unique wedding gift will give your happy couple some inspiration with 40 scratch-off date cards that feature time and budget information to help them make their date night decision.

Pair it with an instant camera as this 5-star reviewer suggests, “My husband got this for us and it was such a great idea. We have so much fun doing the activities. A nice bonus would be to buy a Polaroid camera with it, but taking a picture on your phone and printing it later works, too.”

Married Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book

Clue them into the many ups and downs of married life, like deciding what to eat for dinner every night and fighting over the thermostat, with this adult coloring book. It’s filled with fun illustrations the soon-to-be-married couple can color together on their next date night. Don’t forget the colored pencils!

“If you like humor and detailed coloring, this is the book to get. It shows the funny & snarky side of being married. Some of these pictures will take you hours, and maybe even days to color, which works for me. It's printed on paper that's thicker than copy paper and a little more absorbent, so it will hold your gel pens and colored pencils better than thinner paper,” says this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Personalized Cast Iron Pan

This unique wedding gift is an instant family heirloom. Each cast iron pan is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, features a bronzed bottom with a Tree of Life motif, and can be personalized with two lines of text like the lucky couple’s names and wedding date. Plus, it comes with a cast iron easel for displaying.

As this 5-star reviewer states, “We have this pan displayed in the kitchen to always remind us of our love for each other!”

Omni PC Hardside Expandable Spinner Luggage (Set of 3)

Treat your recipients to a luggage upgrade with this unique wedding gift. It includes a carry-on and two spinners, each with a retractable pull handle and four multi-directional wheels for easy rolling.

"Samsonite has a strong reputation as one of the top names in luggage, and luggage sets like the Omni show why. This three-piece set features a micro-diamond textured polycarbonate shell that's extremely resistant to scratches or damage, keeping it looking like new no matter what it's put through and keeping its contents well-protected. Also keeping the contents protected are the side-mounted TSA locks on each case, which allow only you or a TSA agent access to your suitcase," explains our news editor, Michael Natale, in our roundup of the best luggage sets.

Bartender Kit Cocktail Shaker Set

While a bar set isn’t a groundbreaking wedding gift, this set offers a twist on the classic. Each tool in this seven-piece set is made of stainless steel, features a beautiful intricate design, and will stand out on any bar cart. It includes a mixing spoon, shaker tins, and more.

"All I can say is STUNNING! I gifted it for Christmas and let me tell you, the pictures don’t do it justice! It’s absolutely beautiful in person, if you want it, get it! You will not be disappointed," raves this happy 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven

Help the lucky couple make delicious pizza at home with this unique wedding gifts. In addition to quickly cooking pies, The Ooni Koda 12 is portable and more affordable than other options without sacrificing quality.

“The Ooni Koda 16 offers more space for larger pizzas and is equipped with a better, more powerful burner. However, the Koda 12 is still a fantastic oven that’ll bake delicious pies in just 60 seconds. We appreciate its easy-to-use gas ignition and the fact that the oven only took 15 minutes to heat up,” explains our former senior electronics editor, Brandon Carte, in our list of the best outdoor pizza ovens.

Digital Picture Frame

This WiFi-connected picture frame allows the newlyweds to look back on special moments from their big day, vacations, and more. They can add photos and videos via the Aura app. Plus, you can add photos in advance for a special touch.

Happily Ever After Platter

Made in Italy and hand-painted in Massachusetts, this platter serves as a unique wedding gift. It can be customized with their wedding date and is available in three inclusive designs to celebrate their love.

"I've bought this item over and over and over again. Married couples love receiving [this]. This is my go-to wedding gift for sure," says this 5-star reviewer.

Personalized Horseshoe Heart Trivet

Wish your recipients the best of luck for the next phase of their lives with this horseshoe heart trivet. Handmade in Lewiston, Montana, this unique wedding gift will protect surfaces and can be personalized with their wedding date and initials.

As this 5-star reviewer raves, “Wow, what a perfect gift this turned out to be! My uncle recently got married as an older man, and I didn't think he and his new wife would be into the 'flowery' sort of wedding gifts people sometimes give young couples. This more down-to-earth design marked with their initials (B+P) seemed great, but it's even more perfect than I expected. Beautiful work!”

Personalized Song Lyric Art

Turn the special couple’s special song into a thoughtful work of art, perfect for a unique wedding gift. It will feature your desired song lyrics and can be personalized with their names and wedding date. There are also framing options.

As this 5-star Amazon reviewer says, “Love love love this. This came out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Communication was awesome!”

Q5 Robot Vacuum

If you’re looking for a unique wedding gift that’s sure to be used, this robot vacuum is worth the splurge. We ranked it best overall and for great reasons. It features a multi-directional rubber brush, a runtime of 180 minutes, and can be controlled through the Roborock app.

"The Q5 is easy to use, easy to maintain, accurately maps floorplans, and does a great job of sucking up dust and debris. Simply put, it just works! During my cleaning tests, it had comparable performance to the $650 Roborock S7 and did a phenomenal job at cleaning my carpets and hard floors. Given that it has about 10% higher suction power than the S7, unsurprisingly, it picked up debris of all shapes and sizes, from coffee grounds on my hardwoods in the kitchen to popcorn kernels on my living room rug," explains our former senior electronics editor, Brandon Carte, in our roundup of the best robotic vacuum cleaners.

Personalized Marble and Wood Board

Who among us doesn’t love a good charcuterie board? Made of marble and acacia wood, this handsome board will be engraved with the happy couple's names and can be customized in a variety of styles.

You can purchase just gift the board or add cheese knives, coasters, or a stand.

"This cutting board is stunning. The engraving came out beautiful and it arrived earlier than expected so I was able to take it with me as a wedding gift. The marble and the wood compliment each other beautifully and it was very sturdy and a perfect size," says this 5-star Amazon reviewer.

Trail Hut Tent for Two

For some, camping feels like punishment. But for those who love to spend their weekends sleeping outside, this unique wedding gift is perfect.

Highly portable with room for two, this tent includes 19 square feet of space, two doors, and storage pockets, and is rated for three seasons on the trails.

As this 5-star reviewer explains, "Honestly, one of my favorite purchases I've ever made. I am new to backpacking and needed a good starter tent that could fit me (6'2") and a friend when I go camping. The first time I used it, I had absolutely no problems length- or width-wise... my buddy and I had plenty of room and didn't feel that we were cramped at all. Rainfly works excellently, slept through a thunderstorm completely dry, love the color of the rainfly, too! Also, the double vestibules and exits are a bonus, making early mornings or midnight bathroom trips much less disruptive to the other tent-mate. Some tents are a little lighter, yes, but if you aren't into ultra-light backpacking, you don't need anything else. Tent is light enough and literally took about 30 seconds to set it up."

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Bench Swing

Turn their porch into a cuddle spot with this unique wedding gift.

This naturally weather-resistant acacia wood bench can be hung easily on a porch, deck, or anywhere else you want to hang out (we do not apologize for our dad jokes). The perfect spot for two, with room for three.

You can turn it into a group gift as this 5-star Amazon reviewer says, "I’m very happy with the color and sturdiness. We used it as a wedding present for the bride and groom and had all the guests sign the back. They have it hanging on their porch and get to enjoy it daily!"

Gift Card

Adult life is expensive! Help them shop for the unpurchased items on their registry (aka items they really wanted) with an Amazon gift card, available in denominations up to $2,000.

It's perfect for those times when you don't really want to give money, but you want to make sure they get exactly what they want.

Wine Chiller

A wine chiller is a unique wedding gift in that we're pretty sure 99% of people who own them got them as wedding gifts.

But once you have one, you can't go back to non-chilled wine! Made of 100% smooth, solid, and durable marble, this wine cooler is elegant and practical, perfect for dinner parties or warm days.

As this 5-star Amazon reviewer says, "This is the perfect gift for those who drink wine. It’s beautiful marble, and once chilled, keeps your wine chilled for hours. Buy two, [because] you will want one too!"

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