Weddings are always evolving, year to year the trends change. What is popular, expected, and the norm one year can totally differ the following year. Each bride also has a style, some may elect for an elegant and high class affair, others may choose to do a chic farm style wedding and some may elope to the beach. All choices are amazing but the couple is usually who determines the style of the event. Based upon the style of the event, a guest is also responsible for deciding on a few things. One item is your attire as a wedding guest. Guest attire can be anywhere from a floor length gown, cocktail attire, beachy vibes or even jeans! Based upon the invitation you need to determine what is required of you as a guest. Along with your ensemble, you will be required to bring a gift. Old fashioned etiquette suggests money or an item off of the couple’s registry is the proper wedding gift. Most would say you can’t go wrong with money. However, Wedding gift norms have evolved with time as well. Some couples just want money but others may enjoy a more unique gift. We have looked into examples of ideas for unique wedding gifts.

CBD

For a bride who is into their health and into all natural products, CBD as a gift may be a great choice. CBD can be quite expensive and the items add up quickly. By getting them particular items like oils, gummies or softgels, or even a gift card they can enjoy the natural benefits of this oil . It can be used to de-stress from the anxious wedding planning time in their life or even just every day uneasiness. CBD comes in many forms so you can either pick out a few products that you think they would enjoy or if you know what they already like then you can help them stock up!

Honeymoon Adventures

If the couple is going on a honeymoon then you can buy excursions for their trip. You can even look up the area and get specific gift cards for them to enjoy while they are away. A hotel giftcard so they can enjoy dinner and drinks on you. A specific restaurant gift card so they can go somewhere they may not know about. A giftcard toward their airfare or vacation rental. Even a local store that carries items with unique souvenir gifts for them to have as memories of their trip. All of these things may aid them in the trip of a lifetime.

Books

A keepsake book is an item a couple could cherish forever. Examples of a good book gift would be a cookbook, a coffee table book of their favorite (or honeymoon) destination, celebrity, historic figure, artist, etc, Every time they see the book it will remind them of you and it may be something that they wouldn’t necessarily spend the money on for themself. Another item that would be a great keepsake is a bible or even a journal. Both of these things are items that are enjoyable for the long term. 

Homegoods

Getting married usually comes with the start of a new home. Traditionally the bride and groom don’t live together until they are married. Times are a little different these days and can vary from couple to couple, but regardless, a marriage is typically the beginning of a life together including the home. Homegoods including artwork, furniture and decor can provide someone with a memory to live with in their home. Artwork of a couples home or favorite spot can be heartwarming and thoughtful. Christmas ornaments or holiday decor can be a great keepsake for a newlywed couple.

Subscription or Service

Is the couple you are celebrating homebodies? Do they enjoy going out? Either way there are subscription services that may be a great gift for them. Netflix, hulu, disney+ are tv/movie subscription services that you could get a gift card for. You could also get a gift card for a food or meal delivery service as well. 

The key to a great wedding gift is to figure out the style of the couple and figure out what would fit that style. There is always something for everyone and sometimes it may not fit into the typical mold of a monetary gift. Sometimes a unique gift would be best.