Jury's Out: The Top 9 Best Marriage Gifts That the Newlywed Millennial Couples Loved from Their Marriage

Your best friend’s wedding is coming up and you want to get her the best marriage gift. But what do you get a newlywed millennial couple? Do you take the classic route with household items or get them something totally quirky and unique. Well, we’ve compiled a list of the best marriage gifts millennial couples say they would love to receive. Gone are the days when cash in a pretty envelope counted as a present, it’s all about expressing your individuality and creativity when it comes to buying the best marriage gifts these days!

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We often hear millennials say that gifting newlyweds classic items like household and kitchenware appliances is a thing of the past and couples these days prefer presents that are a little more ‘out of the box’. But this may not always be true because classics are classics for a reason. Gifts such as these are still incredibly useful but what’s different now is the taste. Millennials prefer homeware that’s more stylish and trendy.

But classic presents may not be your cup of tea and you’re more into gifting something totally customised and personable. Well, we’ve created a list that some may call ‘the best of both worlds’. Read on and get inspired by this list of some of the best marriage gifts.

1.The gift of an experience

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As newlyweds, it’s all about making great memories with your partner. So what better way to do this than gifting the bride and groom with an experience. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing what you would like to gift them. It could be an elephant ride or a weekend at a beach resort. If you really want to go all out, you can gift them an all-expenses-paid trip their favourite international honeymoon destination. This is truly one of the best marriage gifts you could give a newly marries couple.

2. Spa session

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With the wedding festivities coming to an end, there’s nothing more the newlyweds want to do than just unwind and relax. One of the best marriage gifts would be a relaxing spa weekend at a fancy resort- a relaxing back and neck massage followed by a nice dinner and their favourite drink. Nothing sounds more relaxing, we wish we there right now!

3. Customised home décor

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If the newlyweds are moving into their new home after the wedding, they are more than likely looking for some snazzy home décor to spruce up their living space. This gift allows room for a lot of creativity as you get to pick anything from a fancy rug or cushions to a grandfather clock. Add a personal touch to your present with customised elements. You can engrave the couple’s initials on your gift or have the words ‘Just Married’ written on it. These personalised gifts are sentimental and the couple will remember to cherish your gift for many years to come.

4. Luxury gift box

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Gift boxes are some of the best marriage gifts mostly because they can be customised in various ways. Find out what the bride and groom like and add an assortment of their favourite things into the box such as wine or chocolate. Some fun gift box ideas include a movie-themed box that contains a few movies and popcorn or an art supplies gift box if either the bride or groom is into painting.

5. Customised luggage

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Travel luggage is not the first thing that comes to mind when people think of wedding presents but the reality is that fancy luggage is quite the splurge and a very practical gift. Newlyweds are bound to go on their honeymoon after the wedding and there’s no question that they will travel many more times in their life after that. Hence, good quality luggage is a very useful gift that the bride and groom are sure to appreciate. Add your own personal touch with customised luggage tags with their name and address engraved on it. Lost luggage? What’s that?

6. Artwork

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You can never go wrong with some tasteful artwork that the newlyweds can put up in their new home. But why not take this one step further and gift the new couple a canvas painting of them on their wedding day. The wedding day is one of the happiest days in a couple’s lives so why not gift them something to remind them of their special day. A gift like this speaks from the heart.

7. Home appliances

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Take a page out of the ‘practical presents’ playbook and gift the newlyweds something that they will use long into the future. Home appliances could be as simple as quality pots and pans or fancy cutlery. If the bride and groom are coffee lovers why not give them a state-of-the-art coffee maker. Home appliances come in fun and funky colours and although they are considered one of the best marriage gifts, you can’t deny the convenience of kitchenware, especially if they are moving into a new home.

8. Linen

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Ah! Soft sheets. There’s no better way to end the day than snuggling into your comfortable bed after a long day and who are we to say no to 800 thread count Egyptian cotton. That has luxury written all over it. Personalise this gift and have the couple’s initials engraved on the pillowcases. This is one of the best marriage gifts out there and it is fun, practical and comfy.

9. Smart home gadgets

In the era of convenience, we’re all about new technology that makes our life easier. We’re thinking Apple TV, Amazon Alexa, an Apple Watch or a smart controls operator. The bride and groom are sure to appreciate the luxury this gadget brings to their life as they get busy settling into their new home. Do a little digging and find out what kind of smart appliances the couple would want.

So there you go! That’s our guide for the best marriage gifts that brides and grooms say they love. Picking the perfect marriage gift is all about practicality and creativity, you need to choose a gift that’s useful and enjoyable. We hope this list helps you find the bride and groom something they will love and appreciate. Remember at the end of the day, it’s the thought that counts!

Do you have any more fun wedding gift ideas? Let us know in the comments below!