Wedding season is officially upon us. Starting in May through the summer, many of us will be spending our weekends at bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and weddings. I had the idea for this post at a friends recent bridal shower as she was opening presents. Sure, tradition says you buy the soon-to-be-married couple shower or wedding gifts from their registry, but coming from personal experience, sometimes non-traditional gifts are a pretty awesome surprise. Nowadays, "tradition" can be flexible and giving a wedding gift that's not off the registry can always spark a new tradition. For example, as an engagement present my friend Susan gave me an elephant ring holder for my engagement ring. I LOVE this ring holder and I use it every.single.night. Because I love it so much, I have used this idea and gifted ring holders to friends and family as engagement or shower presents, and will continue to gift this item as my own new tradition.
For my shower and wedding, David and I were gifted a handful of items that were personalized and I cherish these items so much. My friend Donna gifted us custom Mr. & Mrs. beer glasses with our wedding date. Each time we use the glasses I smile inside thinking of our fabulous Vegas wedding day. While it may not be something you'd originally think of gifting, customizing items adds a serious personal touch that you can't get with a traditional gift.
Of course buying a gift off your friends registry is a sure fire way to know they will like the gift you got them, but in the fashion of being non-traditional, I have picked out some fun wedding gift ideas that any traditional or non-traditional couple is sure to love!
Personalized Cutting Board with Custom Engraved Name and State
Available online at Etsy, starting at $43.95.
Image credit: Etsy Sugar Tree Gallery Store
Sur La Table Hands-On Cooking Class
Class selections available at Sur La Table's website, price ranges per class.
Image credit: Sur La Table
Framed Song Lyrics Or Print: Wedding Song Lyrics First Dance Map Wall Art
Available online at Etsy, starting at $24.99.
Image credit: Etsy Picmats Store
Mr. & Mrs. Glasses with Wedding Date
(This is the gift I referenced above!)
Available online at Etsy, $30.
Custom Printed Rustic Wood Wine Chiller
Available online at My Wedding Reception Ideas, $79.
Image credit: My Wedding Reception Ideas
Two of a Kind His and Hers Dof Set
Available online at Kate Spade, or in-store at select Nordstrom locations, $50.
Image credit: Kate Spade
Aspire Elephant Ring Holder
Available online at Amazon, $16.
Image credit: Amazon
and to go with the Ring Holder...
Bling Wipes Jewelry Cleaner
Available online at Bling Wipes, or select retailers, $13.95 for a box of 10.
Image credit: Bling Wipes
XOXO
Blonde in the District