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These wedding gift ideas for 2024 are either current trends when it comes to the most wished and registered for items, or traditional gifts that reflect the current trending styles that people are choosing for their homes. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to add to your own registry or shopping for a couple, there’s plenty of great ideas here for a variety of couples and budgets.
All these gifts were chosen specifically for the current generation of couples getting married. We know that it’s not always a bride and groom; that’s why there are plenty of unisex and gender neutral options here.
Even when the pair is a man and woman, modern couples aren’t always keeping up with traditions. For example, it’s becoming more common for women to keep their last names. Weddings are also less about brides now; just like they’re doing more at home, grooms want in on the planning and gift options too.
Trending Wedding Gift Ideas for the 2024 Wedding Season
Weddings in 2024 will continue to see a lot of boho elements trending, especially with earth tones and breezy coastal themes. Expect more muted colors and earth tones to dominate wedding season this year.
Ninja Thirsti Drink System
Buy on AmazonMove over Sodastream, the new “it” drink maker is on the market. Not only does this brew a variety of soda-like beverages but energy, vitamin, and hydration drinks too. Plus it mixes everything for you!
Given the popularity of these drinks among the age group getting married right now there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing the Ninja Thirsti drink system on registries or delighting any couple you surprise with it.
Personalized Cheese Board
Cheese boards are a trend that seems here to stay, especially when it comes to entertaining. By adding personalization you create a unique, memorable gift that really celebrates their relationship together.
This is a great gift because it will be appreciated but it isn’t necessarily something a couple will buy themselves.
Personalized Name Sign
Gifts for the home always make the best wedding presents, but this style of sign is specifically trending in 2024. Since it’s personalized with first names this sign is a great option for a same-sex couple or pair who isn’t sharing a last name.
Add the wedding date and you have a romantic addition to their bedroom or living space.
Bartesian Cocktail Maker
Once you get married and settle down you start appreciating the finer things in life. That includes swapping cheap booze for fancy mixed drinks.
If the couple enjoys spirits this machine doesn’t just add something fun to their home, but it also upgrades those at-home date nights too.
Don’t forget to include some capsules!
We Tried This One!
“Anyone who likes cocktails or entertaining should be putting the Bartesian on their wedding registry. I don’t know if I’ll be able to go back to mixing my own cocktails again!” – Everett.
Wedding Memory Box
The wedding is a big day for a couple and it goes by so fast. This box is specifically made to carefully keep everything wedding. This is no cheap wedding memory box, it’s made from sturdy fabric bowned acid-free materials so ink won’t fade over time.
Besides file folders and plenty of compartments for small keepsakes like the cake topper or garter, there are also labels to organize everything.
Personalized Painting
These gorgeous paintings are trending on Etsy right now and there’s a good reason: they’re so unique! Send in a photo of the couple and you’ll get a beautiful version of the photo turned into a painting-style print.
If you want to use their wedding pictures you could consider giving a gift card or IOU at the wedding, or pick one of their engagement photos instead.
If this isn’t your style you can also find sketches, watercolors, and other custom art out there too.
Gooseneck Kettles
We really can’t talk wedding gifts without mentioning at least a few appliances, and the first one trending for the 2023 wedding season is gooseneck kettles. Although electric kettles aren’t anything new, this trendy style is a mainstay of all those influencer kitchens you see on Instagram.
That doesn’t mean they’re not great products, though – this wireless kettle has a ton of features for the perfect cup of tea or hot chocolate.
Embroidered Minimalist Date Hoodies
I for one welcome all hoodie wearing trends, and it seems that weddings have also been bit with the comfy clothes bug. This matching pair of hoodies arrive embroidered with the couple’s wedding date in roman numerals for a cool, sentimental design they won’t mind wearing out.
Another great unisex wedding gift option too!
Art Deco Barware or Cocktail Glasses
Getting the couple set up with glasses is a wedding tradition, but the current trend is to skip the boring, regular cups in favor of something a little fancier.
Art deco is currently trending in 2023 and you can get a bunch of awesome options for the home bar. I love that this set comes ready to gift!
Oversized Candles
Candles have made a resurgence in popularity recently so they, of course, make great wedding gifts too. What’s popular right now, though, is oversized candles – especially if you can get something handmade.
I really like this hand poured dough bowl candle; it makes a gorgeous centerpiece and comes in a variety of scent options.
Linen Sheets
We’re moving away from synthetic materials and gravitating towards more natural fibres, and that includes linens and bedsheets. If you have a environmentally conscious couple to gift to, opt for something eco-friendly like this sustainable sheet set.
Trending colors for 2024 are soft colours like lavender, pale blue, and light green.
“Smart” Cutting Boards and Knives
What makes this cutting board and knife set smart, exactly? Well not only does it look cool and modern sitting on the counter, but after you wash your knives or boards this machine can dry or sanitize them for safer food prep.
Plus the knives are pretty!
Textured Throw Pillows
Boho style chiffon textiles continues to trend in 2023 and also makes for a fun wedding gift idea. Even better, source handmade pillows for small artists or businesses for a truly unique wedding gift idea.
For a complete gift, pair with a cashmere throw or new bedding!
Smart Home Accessories
While giving home goods has always been a wedding tradition, modern brides and grooms are turning to high-tech options in 2024. Whether it’s cameras to watch the dog or a smart home hub like this one, most tech-forward couples will appreciate “smart” gifts for their wedding this year.
Gifts for the Pet
Nowadays many couples feel as strongly about their pets as they would children, and many newlyweds plan to stay pet parents only throughout their marriage.
With the rising trend in pampering pets, it’s no surprise that buying pet-related wedding gifts is trending too.
Bar Carts
These started trending last year but are still very popular into 2024 and beyond. Inspired by vintage entertaining trends, folks realized that bar carts are a fun and practical way to store and serve drinks, especially if you live in a small space.
A popular wedding gift is to give a bar cart along with everything they need to load it up.
Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven
A lot of couples are register for La Cureset but I don’t think you should write off some of the slightly more affordable brands of cast iron pots and pans.
If you’re looking for a dutch oven in unique colors, I recommend Martha Stewart’s line – these work fantastic, are affordable, and come in trendy colors like white and gold.
Nespresso Machine
This probably doesn’t come as a big surprise but yes, Nespresso machines are still super popular wedding gifts. In fact, in our current culture of lattes and fancy drinks, they’re becoming the go-to for wedding registries.
Move over coffee makers and Keurig!
Handmade Blankets
Whether it’s a bigger quilt or a simple throw, handmade blankets are back in style and perfect for 2024 wedding gifts.
Throw blankets, especially boho style ones, are especially popular. A trending decor item for 2024, throws look great tossed on a couch, chair, or bed. They also make great all-around blankets for taking outside, picnic blankets, car quilts… You get the idea.
Fitness Equipment
Modern couples are bucking tradition and adding all sorts of unique gifts to their wedding registries – that includes fitness equipment. Although I wouldn’t suggest getting something for a couple at random, a fitness minded pair will definitely appreciate an addition to their home gym.
Retro Patio Coolers
You’ll definitely see these trending in summer of 2024, and that includes as sought after wedding gifts too. I love the idea of giving this with a few of the couples’ favorite canned or bottled drinks inside for a personalized touch.
Household Essentials (Upgraded)
Weddings are a great way to complete household essentials a couple has otherwise been putting off, or to give a couple something they didn’t realize they needed. It’s becoming more common to give these gifts with a stylish upgrade. For example, this metal first aid kit that’s pretty enough to (almost) cheer you up when you reach for a band aid.
Don’t forget to stock it before gifting!
These are just some of the more popular wedding gifts that I’m seeing trend all over social media and registry websites right now. You should also grab a wedding gift that’s as unique as the couple and consider their own tastes and circumstances when choosing the perfect wedding gifts.
