A cute set of mugs
Personalized Family Mugs, availed at Uncommon Goods, starting at $30
When my partner and I got engaged, someone sent us a set of these mugs with our avatars printed on and the year we met on the back. I'm not one for kitschy gifts, but honestly these were too cute. The idea itself was so thoughtful and sweet, and the mugs themselves are actually really great quality.
A decanter for the whiskey-loving couple
Your, Mine, and Ours Engraved Decanter Set, available at Uncommon Goods, $65
Whiskey is a way of life for some couples. You know the type; it's the only thing they order at bars, the drink they love to sip at parties even when the host went out of their way to make special cocktails, and the night cap they share at the end of a long day. A nice decanter set with gender-neutral glasses will make this couple very happy indeed.
A cake stand for sweet celebrations to come
A place to put all the wine they're going to get
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Custom Maps and Posters, available at Grafomap, starting at $49
A a Christmas gift this year, I got my partner a Grafomap of the exact spot where she proposed to me. It totally blew her away! The maps can be customized with different colors, zoomed in or out as far as you want, and you can even include a special date on your map.
A calendar with photos of the happy couple
Brass Easel & Calendar, available at Artifact Uprising, $55
Assuming they live together, they'll both be able to take advantage of this little desktop calendar to keep track of their days — but more importantly, they'll be able to reflect on all the sweet memories you chose for them to see again.
A cake-serving set for the wedding day
A cookbook they'll want to use together for date nights in
Date Night In, available at Anthropologie, $27.50
Date night doesn't always have to mean going out for a fancy dinner. Sometimes it's just about spending a night in with a pile of takeout, or taking the time to cook a nice meal together. Get them a cookbook that portions out ingredients for two so they know just what to make and how much to buy at the grocery store.
A Champagne-scented candle that's just as good as the real thing
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A gift card to pick out a luxurious set of sheets that matches their decor
A custom stamp for all their invitations and thank-you notes
Custom Stamp Gift Set, available on Paper Source, $29.95
Planning a wedding includes quite a bit of snail mail — invitations and thank-you notes, for starters — and a custom stamp can make the process go by much faster. Each gift set includes a self-inking stamper, one black ink cartridge, and one gift certificate that allows them to customize a stamp plate online.
If you've got a bigger budget, there's a beautiful copper version on Food52 from $185 as well.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers
A monogrammed passport and luggage tag set for frequent travelers
Leatherology Passport Cover + Luggage Tag Set, $55 [monogram from $20]
Whether they travel all the time or just have big plans for their honeymoon, they'll definitely make use of this set. Either split the gift between them, or purchase one for each person — either way, you can't go wrong with a simple and useful gift like this.
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A candle that brings a romantic ambiance to any room
An instant camera for capturing life's sweetest moments
A smart lighting kit to add a little flair to their home