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Standard wedding registry gifts are fine for your distant third cousin’s nuptials, but they just don’t cut it for couples you know well or want to gift something a little more thoughtful. Lucky for you, we rounded up 25 unique weddings gifts for brides and grooms who love to spend time in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working out together at the gym, trying exotic dishes at the newest fancy spot in town, or hanging out in their new home.
With a wide range of wedding gift ideas and prices, we’re sure you’ll find something the newlyweds will treasure long past their big day. Some of our unique wedding gift ideas are on the pricier side, so keep in mind you can always recruit other guests to split one of these special items with you.
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Unique Wedding Gifts for the Foodie Couple
Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Maker
This compact espresso maker allows you to have cafe-quality espresso drinks at home without hogging all the spare kitchen counter space. Give the aspiring baristas the gift of precise temperature control, quick heat up time, and an adjustable steam wand that creates microfoam fine enough to perfect their latte art.
Weber 14” Smokey Mountain Cooker
A meat smoker is something that many foodies would love to have but hold off out of worries it might not be practical due to space considerations. Enter: this 14-inch charcoal smoker from BBQ industry leader Weber, perfect for a patio or small backyard. The large, removable fuel door and easily wipeable interior make for quick cleanup, and reviewers say the unit is simple to assemble and maintains a consistent temperature to achieve top-quality smoked meats.
Levo II Oil Infuser
What culinary connoisseur doesn’t want to make their own rosemary-infused olive oil and garlic butter? The Levo kitchen appliance is designed to infuse butter and oils with botanicals, without the mess and copious time that process usually takes. The newest model, the Levo II, dries and activates your herbs before you use them to infuse for maximum potency. The sleek appliance comes in five colors, like turquoise and mustard yellow, for a retro addition to the kitchen counter.
Le Creuset French Press
Inexpensive French presses are a dime a dozen, but the problem with most of them is that their glass containers don’t retain heat, leaving you with lukewarm java after your first cup. This stoneware piece from legendary cookware company Le Creuset will keep brewed coffee hotter longer, and the 27oz size is perfect for brewing for more than one.
All-Clad Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
Sous vide is a precision cooking technique that seems too complex for home chefs, but it's actually quite easy to master with the right equipment. This sous vide immersion circulator goes into any pot up to five gallons and circulates heat evenly to create a water oven that cooks meat, veggies, and more to perfection. The adjustable temperature settings and controls give the cook ultimate control over cooking conditions without having to stand over the stove monitoring. The result is succulent, professional-quality food. If you’re lucky, you’ll get invited over for dinner as a thank you.
Unique Wedding Gifts for the Outdoorsy Couple
Yeti Tundra 35 Cooler
Packing up a few days of food for a road or camping trip only to have it spoil halfway through is a surefire way to ruin an expedition. Yeti is the gold standard for high-end coolers with maximum insulation and durability, and the brand has become a sort of status symbol among outdoor enthusiasts. The Tundra 35 will keep the travellers’ beverages and snacks chilled to perfection with Yeti’s patented ice-retention system, and comes in seven vibrant colors like seafoam and coral to match their style. If you want to go the extra step, Yeti’s ice packs will keep all the goods colder for longer.
Sleepingo Double Sleeping Bag
The worst part of camping for lovebirds? Being cozied up in a tent with your sweetie but stuck in separate sleeping bags. With this colorful sleeping bag for two, the newlyweds can cuddle to their hearts’ content. And with a temperate rating of 32 degrees, they’ll be sure to stay nice and warm through the night.
GCI Outdoor SunShade Eazy Camp Chair
Every outdoorsman knows that a good camp chair is essential to kicking back in the great outdoors, but what about when the sun is blazing overhead and there aren’t any trees to provide shade? These comfortable and sturdy chairs each come with a personal shade canopy, made from UPF 50+ fabric. They also feature an adjustable drink holder in the armrest, making these the perfect camp chairs to relax in the sunshine with and toast to health and happiness.
Coleman River Gorge All-Terrain Queen Air Mattress
Sleeping under the stars is romantic, peaceful, and grounding. But sleeping on the hard ground with only a thin inflatable sleeping pad totally kills the vibe. Help the new couple avoid morning-after grumpiness with this queen-sized air mattress designed with an extra durable construction. A soft plush top and a built-in air pump will allow them to bring good sleep along for every type of adventure.
Kootek Double Camping Hammock
This colorful hammock for two is perfect for cuddle sessions at a campsite, along the trail, or even just in the backyard. The durable parachute-fabric material allows the hammock to hold up to 400 pounds, and the included stuff sack makes it easy to pack up and go wherever the mood strikes. Choose from bold color combinations like violet and fuchsia and lake blue and gold or more neutral options like black and gray.
Unique Wedding Gifts for the Luxury-Loving Couple
Brooklinen Linen Hardcore Sheet Bundle
Nothing ruins a marriage faster than a series of sleepless nights. That is, if they’re caused by an uncomfortable bed. Set the lovebirds up for success with this linen sheet set that includes a duvet cover and extra pillowcases. Reviewers say they’re the only sheets that keep both hot and cold sleepers comfortable, and that they feel like VIPs when sliding into bed.
Coravin Model 2 Advanced Wine Opener
Whether they saved a few bottles from the wedding or were gifted some special vintages, there’s a good chance your wine enthusiast friends have some wine they’d like to savor. The Coravin system allows them to pour a sip, a glass, or more without popping the cork so you can save the rest of the bottle for weeks, months, and even years down the road.
His and Hers Bath Mats
Does the couple have a Jack and Jill style bathroom? Help transport them to a chic hotel in Paris with these Madame and Monsieur bath mats that will allow them to claim their side of the bathroom. Croissants not included.
Kiehl’s His and Hers Skincare Sets
When that honeymoon tan wears off, the newlyweds will still be glowing thanks to these luxe skincare sets from Kiehl’s, which started as a single pharmacy in downtown NYC in 1851 and has grown to be one of the biggest players in the cosmetics game. The Men’s Facial Fuel Set, includes the three basics every many needs to stay fresh without being overly fussy. The
Unique Wedding Gifts for the Active Couple
Hypervolt Handheld Percussion Massage Device
Chances are, your favorite active couple spends a lot of time working up a sweat and then recovering their sore and aching muscles. There are only so many times you can convince your spouse to give you a full body massage, but this portable device can help. Percussion massage devices use short pulses to get deep into muscles and soft tissue, so the newlyweds can stay on their fitness game (and avoid the argument about who’s turn it is to act as masseuse).
Garmin Forerunner 45 and Forerunner 45S Running Watches
Keep the competitive spirit alive for the fit couple with his and her running watches that use GPS to track pace, distance, and more. The watches also include safety features, like letting you send real-time locations to emergency contacts. Not into running? The Forerunner models have activity modes for cycling, cardio, elliptical, yoga, and more. Both the 45 and the 45S have the same set of features, but the 45S is the slightly smaller model, ideal for female wrists.
Customized Nike Air Prestos
Not only will these Nike kicks make runners enjoy their miles, you can choose a personalized message to appear on the back of the shoe. For a sweet reminder, choose their wedding date or nicknames they share.
Hooga Red Light Therapy Device
Red light therapy is the latest "it" treatment in the self-care movement, and if your friends haven’t heard of it yet, they will be soon. Get ahead of the trend by gifting them this red light panel from Hooga, which releases infrared wavelengths to help with everything from increased muscle recovery and decreased skin inflammation even to stimulated hair growth.
Lululemon His & Hers Gym Bags
Between office gear, gym clothes, and a change for drinks after working out, the average active person ends up toting around a ton of stuff day to day. Coordinated gym bags allow any couple to do so in style, and these winners for women and men from Lululemon come complete with multiple pockets, mesh sleeves, and zippered compartments to keep gear sorted and easy to find.
Daily Harvest Smoothie Subscription
There’s nothing better pre or post workout than a nourishing smoothie, but sometimes the hassle of getting all the ingredients together is just too much. Daily Harvest makes meal prep simple with its ready-to-blend smoothie cups, and will keep both bride and groom properly fueled for multiple mornings. Prices vary based on how many items you want to send and at what frequency.
Unique Wedding Gifts for the New Home-Owning Couple
Tineco PURE ONE S12 Vacuum
A vacuum cleaner might not seem like the most exciting wedding gift, but trust us — the newlyweds will being eternally grateful for the ease in which this cordless vacuum cleans up messes, navigates stairs, and the fact that it comes with attachments to clean every surface in the house (and car!). The sensor technology can detect hidden dust and automatically adjusts the suction power, and the LED headlights allow you to see (and suck up) every speck of dust and stray strand of pet hair.
Schott Zweisel Pure Glassware Collection
In order to feel like a true grownup, you need some fancy wine glasses for entertaining and quaffing vino with your newly minted spouse. Schott Zweisel is known worldwide for high-quality, crystal glassware, and this customizable collection allows you to build a set based on what types of wine the couple usually enjoys. There are options for both traditional glassware and stemless, and you can control how many pieces you include depending on your gifting budget. Certain items like the stemless champagne glasses and the pinot noir glasses are eligible for monogramming to make the gift even more personalized.
Bloomsybox Flower Subscription
Fresh flowers have an unparalleled way of brightening up a home, yet many people don't think to buy them regularly for themselves. A flower subscription will allow the couple to continue that celebratory vibe for months to come. Bloomsybox offers hand-picked bouquets from sustainable farms around the world, so you can feel good about your gift on multiple levels. Choose from weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly deliveries of beautiful blooms.
Viking Contemporary Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Moving into a new home calls for matching cookware instead of the hodgepodge sets people collect over time. This gleaming 10-piece set has everything new homeowners need, including multiple lidded fry pans, sauce pans, and a Dutch oven. The polished stainless steel isn’t just for looks — it ensures even heating and professional-quality browning, searing, and sautéing.
Anywhere Fireplace Lexington Tabletop
If the new house doesn’t have a fireplace, that doesn’t mean the couple has to give up on the dream of cuddling up next to a warm fire. This indoor/outdoor fireplace requires no gas or electric hookup and can be placed anywhere that needs a cozy touch for a romantic evening.