My friend Danny recently
asked me and Justin for wedding gift ideas. Danny was brainstorming a gift for
his brother and new sister-in-law, and he was stumped. He said our ideas, based
on some awesome gifts we were fortunate enough to receive and also feedback
from other married friends, were helpful. Below are some favorites:
Coravin
Before my brother Todd
called to ask if we would want a Coravin, Justin and I had never heard of
it. (Todd is always ahead of the curve when it comes to tech, gadgets, wine,
etc.) I was skeptical at first. The Coravin is an instrument that removes a
small amount of wine from a wine bottle, without having to uncork the bottle.
It’s mind-blowing. It’s revolutionary. I don’t get it. But Todd assured me it
would work, and it does. And it’s perfect when you want just a glass of
wine, but don’t want to open a good bottle.
Faux Fur Throw
As discussed here, our new
faux fur throw is awesome.
Personalized Map Print
My sister and
brother-in-law got us a thoughtful piece of wall art. It’s a cutout of a United
States map with delicate hearts placed in Wisconsin (where Justin and I met at
college and became close friends), New York (where we currently reside) and
California (where we got married). The print lists our wedding date below the
map image. It’s a wonderful addition to our embarrassingly mostly bare walls.
Ketubah (Obviously
for Jewish couples only)
Justin and I picked out
and purchased our own Ketubah, but my bestie Rachel has a beautiful tradition
among her siblings: They give each other Ketubahs as wedding presents. What
makes a wedding contract more special than it already is? If it’s a gift from
family (or friends). And Ketubahs can be pretty pricey, so if people pitch in
it can make a really great gift.
Anything off a Wedding Registry
While towels may not turn
you on, a couple registers for what they want (and need). My brother Todd said
he didn’t want to get us anything remotely domestic (in his eyes, lame), and
I’m happy he didn’t. (I’m currently sipping on a Coravin-ed glass of wine.) But
in general couples are thrilled to receive items off their registries.
Anything off a Honeymoon Registry
Justin and I didn’t do a
honeymoon registry, but some recently marrieds recommend it. Friends and family
can order the happy couple anything from a romantic dinner to a snorkel trip,
and the bride & groom end up getting the funds to use as they see fit.
A
P.S. Read about
engagement gifts here.
[Photo via Jose Villa/Style Me Pretty]
