Gifts for Newlyweds

What do you get for the couple who has everything? Take it from a recent bride, here are the absolute best gifts for newlyweds!

I’ve done gift guides in the past for all types of people: Cocktail lovers, travel fiends, foodies, cat ladies… But this year I get to write about a new, fun category.

That’s because I earned a few new titles this year — bride, newlywed, Mrs.!

Yep, Chris and I got married in September! (I haven’t written about our wedding on the blog yet, but I will soon! Promise!)

I figure almost everyone knows someone who got married this year, so you might have a pair of newlyweds to shop for.

So what do you get the couple who just had the happiest day of their life? Not to mention the engagement parties, showers, a registry and a trip of a lifetime!

That’s what I’m here to help you with: Gifts for the newlyweds you know. (And perhaps the soon-to-be-newlyweds too!)

The best Christmas gifts for newlyweds

We had a truly wonderful year, so we really struggled with what to put on our Christmas lists this year.

A few family members asked us if there’s anything left on our registry that they’d still like — which was a really nice gesture!

Besides that, a few things we asked for are items we want to upgrade around the house plus the usuals like video games (for Chris) and kitchen gadgets (for me).

But if you like to shop off-registry and/or off-Christmas list, then there are some really thoughtful gifts for newlyweds.

They just had an awesome wedding, paid for a great photographer, went on a honeymoon and had a trip of a lifetime — so a gift that helps them commemorate and remember the awesome events of the year will be absolutely perfect for them!

Or perhaps they’ve been stressed and just need a break after all that wedding planning! (I know I sure did.)

Anyway, let’s get started. I now pronounce these… ideas for gifts for newlyweds!

Commemorative Gifts

Give your newlyweds the gift of remembering their special day!

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Customized Just Married Ornament by DesignGypsee

These cute custom ornaments are an adorable way to commemorate the bride and groom!

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Aluminum Silver Photo Frame

You can never have enough frames for your wedding pictures! Trust me.

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Wedding Bouquet Embroidery by KimArt

I'm obsessed with these bouquet-replica embroideries from the lovely Kimber Casteel!

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Clear Glass Ball Ornament

Saved their invitation? Cut it up into confetti pieces and drop it into a glass ornament for the couple to enjoy year after year.

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Square Photo Album by The Plum Umbrella

This fabric-covered album is perfect for wedding and/or honeymoon photo printouts! (Makes a great guest book too.)

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Handmade Gifts

Newlyweds will love something you make just for them!

DIY Painted Wooden Spoons

These wooden spoons are an easy-to-make gift they will cherish for years!

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DIY Airplane Cocktail Kits

DIY Airplane Cocktail Kits make a perfect holiday gift for your jet-setting friends. Learn how to make each versatile kit, which can make two kinds of cocktails — an easy Old-Fashioned or a fancy Champagne Cocktail.

Check out this recipe

An airplane cocktail kit with a bottle of wine, a passport, and other items.

Glass of creamy white drink with ice on a golden coaster, next to a shaker and another drink in the background.

Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur

Newlyweds will love a homemade liqueur they can toast to a great year together!

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Year-round Couple Gifts

These are gifts both the bride and groom will enjoy all year long!

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Personalized Monogram Notecard Set by Curio Press

Everyone needs a set of monogramed stationery! I love the modern look of this notecard set. They are perfect for those thank you notes. (Which, by the way, no one tells you how long those will take!)

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Custom Return Address Stamp by Foryoo

A return address stamp will get a lot of mileage, especially if there's a new name or address for the couple! This is a gift they'll use over and over again. (And it goes well with those notecards, don't you think?)

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