Welcome to Weddings Week at the Cut, where instead of overloading you with the traditional stuff that comes along with getting married, we think outside the box.
While cash always seems the preferred gift these days, the best ones say something about the life you hope the happy couple will lead. If you want to give something more original than a mindless purchase from a registry, here’s a roundup of items that struck us as feeling special enough for the wedding day, unique in their categories, plus effortlessly cool to have in a new home. There’s blown glass for pouring fine wine and a crystal bowl cut in the shape of an ice formation, plus monogram options for the kitchen and bedroom that feel far from clichéd.
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The slim sans-serif font and perfectly spaced lettering make these great for a streamlined bedroom.
A pitcher that's too beautiful to hide in a cupboard.
A heartfelt commemoration with a personal touch, this ceramic bowl says it all.
The scent adds a happy, bright feeling and this huge one will last until at least their first anniversary.
Made with the pattern of an ice formation, this unique crystal-cut bowl is for the couple with avant-garde tastes.
Instead of a thing, give them an experience to share, like a dual membership to the Museum of Modern Art.
By itself or with green flora, this prismatic terrarium is a perfect starter objet for a new apartment.
When in doubt, go with an elegant and classic gift like this one by Juliska, an elegant blown glass wine decanter with a signature spiral of handblown... When in doubt, go with an elegant and classic gift like this one by Juliska, an elegant blown glass wine decanter with a signature spiral of handblown bubbles.
The modular design of this steam tower saves space, energy, and time by cooking three things all at once.
For the seriously globetrotting couple in your life, here's a suitcase that's light, easy to carry, and will survive even the toughest luggage carrous... For the seriously globetrotting couple in your life, here's a suitcase that's light, easy to carry, and will survive even the toughest luggage carrousels on the honeymoon and beyond.
Who doesn't want a bottle of wine for their first three anniversaries?
Give them the gift of stainless kitchenware that will last through many dinner parties; all the better if you engrave it first.
These whimsical stools are easy to tuck into corners when not entertaining a wide group of friends, but they also look great when paired together.
If you truly know the couple's sense of taste and humor, then opt for an art print or photograph that you're certain they'll love.
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