The ultimate wedding gift guide that has everything covered
Buying presents for newly wed's can be a struggle if they don't have a wedding registry or you're just in need of some inspiration for a thoughtful gift they'll love.
To help you out, we've rounded up a wide selection of gifts that everyone will love, no matter how picky they are.
Plus, we've even saved you a job of hunting down the gift by adding links that take you straight to the item so you can buy it with plenty of time before the big day.
From the couples who love to host to those who love an adventure, here's the ultimate wedding gift guide.
For the adventurous couple: Experience Days
If the soon-to-be-wed pair love an adventure, then Experience Days is the perfect option.
You can book Britain's Highest Bungee Jump at 300ft, which is described as the perfect experience "that combines adrenaline and fear with an immense sense of reward on completion".
The bungee costs £120 per person and can be booked via Experience Days.
For the couples who love to host: Wedgwood
Historic brand Wedgwood has some of the finest tableware you can buy, from striking designs to classic styles, it is described as offering the "very best".
If you know a couple who loves to host, Wedgewood is the place to go, with options including the Hibiscus Serving Bowl for £185 and the Vera Wang Love Knows Tealight Holders for £60.
Or, you could get the happy couple a new dinner set with the Renaissance Grey 5 Piece Dinner Set for £230.
For the couples who love coffee: Royal Doulton
For couples who love coffee and, even better, love a good set of mugs to enjoy their coffee from, Royal Doulton is a must.
At Royal Doulton, you can buy a set of four Espresso Cups and Saucers for £55.
For the couples who love a drink: Royal Doulton
Royal Doulton is also the perfect place to go if the soon-to-be-married couple love to enjoy a drink or two.
For £180, you can buy the couple the Seasons Decanter Set, made of a Decanter and 6 Tumbler Glasses via Royal Doulton.
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For the couples who love to cook: Experience Days
If the couple loves cooking, then a cooking class voucher with Experience Days makes the perfect gift.
You can choose from a range of locations and types of classes. See the full range via the Experience Days website.
The types of classes include tea blending, luxury chocolate making, cupcake baking, Vietnamese cooking, Thai cooking, authentic Chinese and a world cuisine cooking class.
Prices range from below £100 and rise to above £500, with plenty of options on the affordable side as well.
Locations for the classes include London, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Oxford.
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The ultimate wedding gift guide that has everything covered
Buying presents for newly wed's can be a struggle if they don't have a wedding registry or you're just in need of some inspiration for a thoughtful gift they'll love. To help you out, we've rounded up a wide selection of gifts that everyone will love, no matter how picky they are. Plus, we've even saved you a job of hunting down the gift by adding links that take you straight to the item so you can buy it with plenty of time before the big day. From the couples who love to host to those who love an adventure, here's the ultimate wedding gift guide. For the adventurous couple: Experience Days If the soon-to-be-wed pair love an adventure, then Experience Days is the perfect option. You can book Britain's Highest Bungee Jump at 300ft, which is described as the perfect experience "that combines adrenaline and fear with an immense sense of reward on completion". The bungee costs £120 per person and can be booked via Experience Days. For the couples who love to host: Wedgwood Historic brand Wedgwood has some of the finest tableware you can buy, from striking designs to classic styles, it is described as offering the "very best". If you know a couple who loves to host, Wedgewood is the place to go, with options including the Hibiscus Serving Bowl for £185 and the Vera Wang Love Knows Tealight Holders for £60. Or, you could get the happy couple a new dinner set with the Renaissance Grey 5 Piece Dinner Set for £230. For the couples who love coffee: Royal Doulton For couples who love coffee and, even better, love a good set of mugs to enjoy their coffee from, Royal Doulton is a must. At Royal Doulton, you can buy a set of four Espresso Cups and Saucers for £55. For the couples who love a drink: Royal Doulton Royal Doulton is also the perfect place to go if the soon-to-be-married couple love to enjoy a drink or two. For £180, you can buy the couple the Seasons Decanter Set, made of a Decanter and 6 Tumbler Glasses via Royal Doulton. Recommended Reading For the couples who love to cook: Experience Days If the couple loves cooking, then a cooking class voucher with Experience Days makes the perfect gift. You can choose from a range of locations and types of classes. See the full range via the Experience Days website. The types of classes include tea blending, luxury chocolate making, cupcake baking, Vietnamese cooking, Thai cooking, authentic Chinese and a world cuisine cooking class. Prices range from below £100 and rise to above £500, with plenty of options on the affordable side as well. Locations for the classes include London, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Oxford.
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