Smart Wedding Gifts
Newlyweds Really Want

Weddings abound this time of year, which means you've got a choice. You can either shop from the registry or go rogue. It's up to you (and your signifiant other). Sometimes it's just simpler to check the registry and purchase something in that $50 to $200 range, depending on how close you are to the bride or groom. But sometimes, the registry has already been ransacked. Or they're one of those "cool couples" that like just, isn't about registering for gifts, you know? Whatever the circumstance, if you find yourself in need of a good wedding gift, here are some fine options that any couple would be happy to receive. Clever, useful or indulgent items and experiences—the kind that people aren't usually willing to spend on themselves.

The Best Wedding Gifts

The Field Company Cast Iron Skillet

Cast iron skillet,
$100 by The Field Company

Schmidt Brothers 7-Piece Carbon Knife Block

7-Piece carbon knife block,
$259.99 by Schmidt Brothers

Marpac Dohm White Noise Machine

The gold standard in white noise machines for 50 years

Dohm white noise machine,
$49.95 by Marpac

Diptyque Oversized Bais Candle

Over three times larger than the standard candle

Oversized Bais candle,
$165 by Diptyque

Away Aluminum Edition Carry-On

Aluminum edition carry-on,
$495 by Away

Atlas Coffee Club Monthly Coffee Subscription

Monthly coffee subscription,
from $60 by Atlas Coffee Club

Native Union Smart Hub Charger

Smart hub charger,
$44.99 by Native Union

Onsen Waffle Weave Towel Set

These handsome, fast-drying towels are a fresh update on a classic gift

Waffle weave towel set,
$156 / $134.98 by Onsen

Sonos Voice-Controlled Smart Speaker

Voice-controlled smart speaker,
$199 by Sonos

Fellow Pour Over Coffee Set

Pour over coffee set,
$99 by Fellow

Aura Smart Digital Frame

Unlimited storage, facial recognition and the ability to upload pics from your smartphone

Smart digital frame,
$299 by Aura

Dyson V6 Animal Cord-Free Vacuum

V6 Animal cord-free vacuum,
$499.99 / $279.99 by Dyson

Williams Sonoma Cookbook Cooking Classes for Two

Cookbook cooking classes for two,
$75 at Williams Sonoma

Audio-Technica Bluetooth Wireless Turntable

Bluetooth wireless turntable,
$179 by Audio-Technica

Farmhouse Pottery Live Edge Walnut Cutting Board

Live edge walnut cutting board,
$95 / $64.98 by Farmhouse Pottery

Casper Pillow

The Casper pillow,
$65 / $58.50 by Casper

The Four Seasons Couples Massage

The card comes pre-loaded and wrapped

Couple's massage,
from $235 at The Four Seasons

Vera Wang x Wedgwood Crystal Decanter

A devilish way to include a little Vera Wang into the wedding

Crystal decanter,
$130 by Vera Wang x Wedgwood

Nest Learning Smart Thermostat

Learning smart thermostat,
$250 / $234.99 by Nest

Matteo Linen Sheet Set

Linen sheet set,
$396 / $259.98 by Matteo

Fellow Raven Tea Kettle

Raven tea kettle,
$79 by Fellow

Happy Habitat Recycled Cotton Throw

Recycled cotton throw,
$170 by Happy Habitat

Casa Dragones Personalized Sipping Tequila

Personalized sipping tequila,
$285 by Casa Dragones

Uuni Wood Pellet Pizza Oven

Wood pellet pizza oven,
$299 by Uuni

Give a Group Gift

According to The Knot, married couples said that their favorite gifts were big-ticket items purchased by a group of their friends. They would most likely never be able to afford those luxuries on their own. And if they've registered for an item that's out of your price range, ask your friends to chip in with you.

Instant Pot 6-Quart Programmable Pressure Cooker

6-Quart programmable pressure cooker,
$150 / $99.96 by Instant Pot

Give a Group Gift

According to The Knot, married couples said that their favorite gifts were big-ticket items purchased by a group of their friends. They would most likely never be able to afford those luxuries on their own. And if they've registered for an item that's out of your price range, ask your friends to chip in with you.