The Best Wedding Gifts To Buy Now

A romantic dinner à deux (or more, if you’re coveting an invite to the couple’s post-nuptial soirées) is deserving of exquisite tableware. Beautifully painted porcelain, from the likes of Aquazzura Casa and LaDouble J, will always be appreciated; as will charming textiles, such as Cabana’s vibrant placemats, napkins and tablecloths, all of which elevate a tablescape – whether it’s a special occasion or a week-night dinner. Ensure the newlyweds’ future celebrations are stylishly adorned with sleek accessories, from Christofle’s silver-plated ice bucket to Soho Home’s cut-crystal decanter and Gohar World’s statuesque dessert coupes. Raising a toast to the couple in Reflections Copenhagen’s kaleidoscopic crystal glasses will give the most iridescent impact. And for a show-stopping, heirloom-worthy offering, Gohar World’s ‘Seafood Fantasy’ dinner set is a sublime array of porcelain clamshell dishes, mother-of-pearl napkin rings, crocheted napkins and lace doilies – all of which are sure to spark conversations around the table for generations to come.

Playful, surprising gifts will be a source of delight to banish the post-honeymoon blues. Anissa Kermiche’s derrière-shaped ‘Love Handles’ vase is an irresistible, iconic piece from a brand that is known for its unique and tongue-in-cheek ceramics, which will enchant its recipients (and their future visitors). Dolce&Gabbana and La DoubleJ’s vividly patterned pieces also make a bold statement – none more so than the latter’s gold-plated porcelain tray, baring a jovial phrase. And look to whimsical silhouettes to imbue the couple in question’s space with an artful update, such as Fourth Street’s perfect, romantic pairing of ‘Dancing Duo’ candlesticks and Louise Roe’s enthrallingly curvaceous ‘Balloon’ vase. For couples who enjoy a little revelry, the L’Objet + Haas Brothers’ lacquered wood poker set ensures a fabulously colorful basis for their future games nights.

The most meaningful gifts provide the newlyweds with lasting memories to revisit in years to come. Anya Hindmarch’s ivory leather, embroidered keepsake box is filled with playful marriage-themed items, with space to add in personal mementoes; while Hunting Season’s elegant raffia trunk box also makes for a magnificent treasure trove to store cherished articles. A Smythson leather-bound notebook is an eternally beloved gift; stamped with either ‘Tying The Knot’ or ‘Mr & Mrs’, the gilt-edged pages are calling to be inked with details of the special day. And for the true romantics? A Jia Jia crystal, each one completely unique, has symbolic meaning – the dazzling pink halite cluster is said to represent love and compassion.

For those couples who are doubling down on the milestone moments, a thoughtful uplift to their new space will be gratefully received. A particularly sumptuous gift comes in the form of a refined yet inviting cashmere throw, from the likes of Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana – perfect for initiating a cozy night in. On a similar note, gifts that smell divine create an intimate ambience, so look to Loewe Home Scents and Vyrao for candles as sublime in appearance as they are in scent. Beautiful decorative pieces will be relished in any home – for instance, Marlo Laz’s upcycled marble heart dish, Completedworks’ remarkable melting magenta glass jug, and Yali Glass’s handblown ‘Fiori Uova’ vase in striking cherry-red. Table accessories also make for much-appreciated gifts: L’Objet + Haas Brothers’ salt and pepper shakers and Completedworks’ folded ceramic butter dish are both sure to bring a smile to the enamored recipients every day.

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