Buying a wedding gift is a strange art. You want something that says 'I'm so happy for you both' without saying 'I panicked in a department store on the way here'. The good news: you don't need a registry to get it right. Here is our guide to wedding gifts couples genuinely keep, use and remember.
Keepsakes that mark the day
The best wedding gifts often aren't the most expensive, they're the ones that become part of the story. Think engraved or heartfelt pieces the couple will look at in ten years and remember who gave them. Our wedding gifts collection is full of keepsakes chosen exactly for this.
Homeware for the home they're building
A beautiful vase, a statement piece for the shelf, something for the kitchen they'll actually use, design-led homeware is the classic wedding gift for a reason. Browse our homeware collection for pieces that feel special rather than sensible, or raise a toast with something from our glassware range.
Pride & Prejudice Large Book Vase - £29
A love story on the shelf and fresh flowers in one. Hard to beat for a literary couple.
For the couple who has everything
Some couples have lived together for years and own three of everything. For them, go playful: a game for their nights in, a luxurious candle, or something gloriously unnecessary from our novelty collection that will make them laugh every time they see it.
Vinyl Pizza Cutter - £10
For the couple whose date night is a pizza and a playlist.
Music Drinks Markers, Set of 6 - £3
A little extra for the couple who love hosting.
Don't forget the card
A wedding gift without a proper card is a handshake without eye contact. Our greetings cards include wedding and engagement designs worth keeping long after the day.
Cath Kidston Hoppily Ever After Card
A wedding card sweet enough to end up framed.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I spend on a wedding gift?
There's no rule. Close family often spend more, friends and colleagues less. A thoughtful £25 gift beats a generic £75 one every time.
Is it okay to go off-registry?
Absolutely, registries cover the practical; off-registry gifts cover the personal. Just avoid duplicating obvious registry staples like toasters and towels.
When should the gift arrive?
Any time from the week before the wedding to a month after is perfectly polite. We post across the UK, with free delivery on orders over £50.
