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Inspiration & Tips/Gift guides/11 elegant wedding gift ideas
Design classics are always a good wedding gift to give to the bride and groom, here Stoff Nagel candlestick, Solstickan fire extinguisher, Alvar Aalto bowl, Flowerpot VP9 portable lamp and Kolonn vase from Skrufs Glasbruk.

11 elegant wedding gift ideas

It is not always easy to find the perfect wedding gift, especially if you do not know both halves of the couple equally well. Sometimes the bride and groom have a completed wish list but for those weddings where a list has not made the cut, we have eleven elegant gift ideas that are guaranteed to be appreciated.
Updated Tuesday 21st May 2024
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What makes an elegant wedding gift?

It is not always easy to figure out what to give as a wedding present, but one tip is to invest in something that will fit easily into any home, but also think about giving something that reminds the bride and groom of their big day afterwards. We can highly recommend these items as wedding gifts:

  1. Bed set from Garbo & Friends
  2. Bride & Groom from Kay Bojesen
  3. Bernadotte thermos or carafe
  4. A vase for flower bouquets
  5. Classic candlesticks
  6. Frying pan from Satake
  7. Cutlery set in stainless steel
  8. A lovely throw
  9. Beautiful porcelain
  10. Portable lamp
  11. Champagne glasses

Discover them all below!

Wedding gift tips - a wrapped Alvar Aalto vase from Iittala is the perfect gift as an elegant wedding present.

Give a wedding gift that is sure to last.

A soft and cosy bed set is perfect to give as a wedding gift for a nice bedroom and extra good sleep. Here bedded with floral duvet covers from Garbo & Friends in a green bedroom.

Give the gift of dreamy sleep with a bedding set from Garbo&Friends - bed linen in the softest muslin, made from pure, high-quality cotton.

1. GARBO & FRIENDS BEDDING SET: FOR A SOFT & BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM

Giving a set of high-quality bed linen is a perfect wedding gift idea. Garbo & Friends has many lovely muslin bedding sets, made from pure cotton for a heavenly soft and light feel. Choose between patterns and plain colours - either way, the bride and groom will have a beautiful and soft bedroom that offers dreamlike sleep.

The Bluebell bed set from Garbo & Friends is a soft duvet cover with matching muslin pillowcase, made from pure cotton. The romantic floral bedding set is perfect as a wedding gift for a bride and groom.

For a romantic & soft bedroom - Bluebell bed set from Garbo & Friends.

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2. KAY BOJESEN BRIDE & GROOM: FOR THE CUTE COUPLE

Kay Bojesen's cute Bride and Groom are timeless and popular wedding gifts that you can be sure will be appreciated. The figurines are bought one and come in two different sizes. This loving couple will be nothing less than the perfect wedding gift and a nice, symbolic memory to keep on your bookshelf.

Kay Bojesen Bride & Bridegroom is an elegant and adorable classic for the bride and groom.

Kay Bojesen's Bride & Groom are timeless wedding gifts that also become a nice memory of the wedding day.

3. BERNADOTTE JUG: FOR LIFE’S COFFEE BREAKS

Another popular and elegant wedding gift idea is the Bernadotte jug or carafe from Georg Jensen. The exclusive design is sure to be appreciated as the bride and groom share moments from the big day with friends and family over coffee and cake.

The Bernadotte jug from Georg Jensen is an elegant wedding gift that is perfect for a romantic coffee break together.

The Bernadotte jug from Georg Jensen - a popular and elegant wedding gift for the bride and groom to share during many romantic coffee breaks.

4. A VASE: FOR BEAUTIFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

A vase for all bouquets, large and small, is always a safe bet when it comes to choosing the right wedding gift. Vases are also something that can be good to have more of in different models and sizes to be able to choose the right vase for your flowers. Vases come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours, which means that there is something for everyone, from classic to trendy.

For more tips from Malin be sure to read the article: How to choose the right vase for your bouquet of flowers – 3 tips from a florist

5. CLASSIC CANDLESTICKS: FOR ELEGANT & COSY MOMENTS

A candlestick is a classic wedding gift and also a great present to give to the couple you don't know very well. The elegant and timeless Cobra candlestick from Georg Jensen is always a desirable wedding gift to receive, even if the bride and groom already happen to have one, it will be nice with several together. Another nice variation on the classic candlestick is the Stoff Nagel candlestick, which can be assembled in a variety of ways, which also makes it grateful to collect.

Cobra candle holders from Georg Jensen are a great idea for a wedding gift together with white candles.

Cobra candlesticks from Georg Jensen are a classic wedding gift combined with white fine candles.

6. SATAKE FRYING PAN: FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES IN THE KITCHEN

Another great wedding gift to give to a bride and groom is an excellent frying pan that will last for many years. From Satake comes this frying pan in lightweight cast iron, an affordable variant that is suitable for various forms of cooking - simple and advanced and is both durable and easy to handle. A guaranteed appreciated wedding gift that will gild the moments in the kitchen.

Satake frying pan is a  popular wedding gift for the wedding couple that likes to cook.

A wedding gift made for cooking fans - Satake non-stick lightweight cast iron frying pan.

Easy to handle and perfect for those who enjoy cooking, the Satake lightweight cast iron frying pan is a wedding gift that is always appreciated.

Whatever your level of expertise in the kitchen, the Satake lightweight cast iron frying pan is a wedding gift that makes cooking easier and more fun.

7. STAINLESS STEEL CUTLERY SET: FOR FINE TABLE SETTINGS EVERY DAY

A solid, high-quality stainless steel cutlery set is the perfect gift to give as a wedding present to those who appreciate a fine table setting and good design. The cutlery set is available in many different styles and usually comes in a nice package which makes it extra nice to give as a gift. You can choose from a range of different series and brands, usually there are more parts, which gives the opportunity to create a complete set - from traditional cutlery to serving pieces.

8. A THROW: FOR AFTERNOON CUDDLES

Why not give away a soft package as a wedding gift? There's always room for throws in the home, as they're so easy to decorate according to season and style. Choose a blanket in pure wool, mohair or the softest high quality cotton, it will be a guaranteed appreciated wedding gift for the bride and groom to wrap themselves in.

9. ELEGANT PORCELAIN FOR LOVELY DINNERS

Crockery has long been a classic wedding gift idea. Giving beautiful crockery such as plates, bowls or fine cups is the perfect wedding gift for those couples who want to start the step towards a complete set of crockery. With china as a wedding gift, the bride and groom can also create beautiful table settings for romantic and memorable dinners to come.

A serving plate makes an elegant wedding gift idea for all of the bride and grooms future dinner parties .

Or why not give a beautiful serving dish as a wedding present? The timeless Bubbles from Mateus is ideal.

10. PORTABLE LAMP: FOR BRIGHT MOMENTS

A portable lamp is always a good idea for a wedding gift, something that can last for many years and become both a practical and decorative detail in the home. Portable lamps come in many different varieties, from design classics to newcomers - all with smart features and unbeatable design, making it easy to find a variant that suits the bride and groom's interior style. So if you want to give something a little different as a wedding gift, a portable lamp is a great wedding gift idea.

11. CHAMPAGNE GLASSES: FOR THE PARTY OPPORTUNITIES

Champagne and weddings go hand in hand, so why not give the bride and groom something they can pick out on their anniversary or for dinners with family and friends? Give beautiful champagne glasses along with a bottle of fine bubbly - it's guaranteed to be an appreciated wedding gift. Champagne glasses come in many different designs, so one tip is to choose a classic range that the couple can start collecting.

The bride toasts with Cabernet champagne glasses from Holmegaard - an elegant wedding gift idea.

Karlevi champagne glasses from Scandi Living are elegant glasses that invite to many festive moments together.

Styling: Madeleine Petersson, Elin Forsander; Foto: Angeliqa Daldorph, Moebe, Design Letters

Arijana Rosso
Writer

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