For a lot of engaged couples, it seems like one of the most anticipated part of the wedding planning process is registering for things you'll need to start a new life together. Aka: wedding gifts! My husband and I went through the registering process, which, admittedly was really fun for him and overwhelming for me, ha! We picked out all the practical kitchen appliances, home goods and other odds and ends that we thought we might need. And luckily, we received most of the things we registered for as gifts, which was a huge blessing to our newly married life.
Now, as helpful and practical as those registered gifts were, there were some gifts that stood out particularly because they were so different and creative compared to the store bought gifts. I wanted to share some of those ideas, along with others, so that you'll be able to give these fun gifts to your friends when they get married!
Garden Starter - Help your friends get a head start on their indoor or small patio garden!
- potting soil + assorted pot sizes
- a variety of flower, herbs and veggie seeds
- a hand shovel and rake
- a vintage watering can
- gardening gloves
Tea Set - A romantic gift for the tea or coffee lovers in your life
- two unique mugs
- a serving tea pot
- a pretty platter (DIY it!)
- a variety of teas + coffees
- biscuit or scone baking mix
Italian Date Night Basket - A special dinner for two, all in one basket
- a big basket
- two kinds of pasta
- two kinds of sauce
- a nice bottle of wine
- a gift certificate to their local bakery to buy fresh loaf of bread
Fun + Games - Bringing it back to the good ol' days with some childhood fun!
- a board game (or two!) from childhood
- variety of penny/movie candies
- a DVD set of their favorite cartoons
- bubbles and/or sidewalk chalk
