Wedding Gift Giving Is an Art—Here Are Some Suggestions to Shop

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Tracking down the very best wedding gifts can be a nerve-racking task. After all, you still might need to find a dress to wear and—in some cases—finalize travel arrangements. We’re here to lighten the burden that often comes with receiving a wedding invite with a guide to our very favorite presents for newlyweds.

Items to make their home feel extra special are always a great place to start, especially beautiful and functional presents like Isobel’s eclectic bookshelf. Or perhaps this is the moment to send them off with another toast. Celebratory flutes by Emporio Sirenuse and limited-edition bottles created by Glenfiddich will keep the party going for the love birds.

Below, 42 best wedding gifts for every type of couple.

For the Culinarians

Whether they possess the skills of a gourmet chef or simply want to have fun testing out new recipes, you can count on these kitchen accessories. Add a splash of color to their tools with a baking set from Great Jones, or indulge them with Roe caviar and golden utensils.

Great Jones Fully Baked set

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Balmuda toaster in black

Williams Sonoma Roe caviar gift crate

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La DoubleJ Farfalle-print porcelain cake stand

Max ID NY set-of-two Ghost tumbler glasses

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Waterford wedding lead crystal cake knife

For the Avid Readers

If their idea of a great Friday night is snuggling up on the couch with a great book rather than raving in a club, these literary treats are perfect for the bookish duo. Have the first edition of a classic novel framed for them or splurge on a designer blanket for the two to wrap up in while reading.

West Elm sculptural globe table lamp

Mister Arthurious first-edition book cover art print

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Annie Leibovitz Wonderland

Amazon Kindle 8GB

Urban Outfitters Isobel bookshelf

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Erdem Intarsia merino wool and cashmere-blend blanket

For the Mixologists

Just because the reception has to end doesn’t mean they can’t keep the party going. Help them whip up martinis with this luminous gold cocktail kit, or get them a customizable ice bucket to chill Champagne in. Once the drinks are ready, they can keep glasses on display on CB2’s bar cart.

Tricia Lowenfield ice bucket with monogram

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne 26-year-old whiskey

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CB2 Feliz rattan bar cart

Cathy's Concepts monogram aerating wine decanter

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Emporio Sirenuse set-of-two Aria champagne flutes

Mixology has & Craft mixology bartender kit

For the Competitive Duo

Yes, the two will soon become one, but that doesn’t mean that they still can’t have a little friendly competition every now and then. A tennis set bag by Brother Vellies will turn visits to the courts into a chic outing. And Gucci’s playing cards, along with a Bey-Berk chess set, will elevate any future game night that they might host.

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Brother Vellies Negril tennis club tote

Frescobol Carioca Trancoso beach bat set

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Bey-Berk Charlie acrylic chess set

Gucci playing card set

Pottery Barn mini golf club bag

American Legend Manhattan 56" wood foosball table

For the Homebodies

Make their new home feel like a spa with a coordinating pair of shearling slippers or the luxurious diffuser by Memo Paris. You could even add a special touch to their backyard with a magical fire pit.

Matouk Matteo stripe robe

Esschert Design FF90 fire bowl

Madewell The Layne clog mule in shearling

Madewell The Layne clog mule in nubuck and shearling

Memo Paris Lalibela diffuser

Serena & Lily Fouta bath collection

For the Tech-Obsessed

Help the newlyweds transform their home into a tech heaven with smart devices like the Portal from Facebook, Google Nest’s Learning Thermostat, or Miku’s high-tech baby monitor. It’ll come in handy once they start expanding their family.

Dyson V8 Animal cordless stick vacuum cleaner

Facebook Portal Plus

Google Nest learning thermostat

Miku Pro smart baby monitor

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Samsung 43-inch class the frame QLED 4K smart tv

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Jura ENA 8 automatic coffee machine

For a Personalized Touch

Ensure that your gift feels extra special with a customized present. Thoughtful his & her necklaces or custom stationery always make a lasting impression.

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Paravel small cabana tote

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Over the Moon embroidered pajamas with piping

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Dior CD Icon personalized necklace

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Smythson personalized Kings Correspondence card with name

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Steve Gerber wine & cheese carousel

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Be Home set-of-4 monogram marble coasters