Tesco launches wedding gift registry as couples ditch fine china for toilet roll and bin bags
Tesco has launched a wedding gift registry, as newlyweds say they want more practical presents.
The service, available on the registry site Prezola, offers couples a range of packages covering everything from everyday essentials to Tesco Finest products.
The bundles have been curated by Married At First Sight expert Mel Shilling and include items like toilet roll, bin bags and toothpaste.
Cost increases mean the average couple now takes a year to pay off their wedding, which could be behind their desire to receive household essentials rather than luxuries.
Research by the supermarket shows that 2 in 5 couples are ditching items typically associated with wish lists, like fine china and furniture, in favour of more practical items.
Nearly half of the engaged or recently married couples Tesco surveyed said this was mainly due to rising living costs.
Just 10 per cent of couples surveyed said they would ask for crockery, and another 10 per cent for towels. Only 8 per cent would add fine china to their list.
A quarter said they'd prefer to be given dinner dates, and 18 per cent said they'd like to have their weekly shop taken care of for a year.
Shilling says: 'The key to setting up newlyweds for success is creating a foundation for everyday wellbeing and resilience so the romance can flourish.
'When the basics are taken care of, couples can prioritise their relationship and focus on creating moments that bring them closer.
'That's why the Tesco wedding gift registry is genius. Setting aside expectations around "traditional" wedding gifts, Tesco has listened to what couples today actually want and created something that will help build the foundations of a strong marriage.
'Whether that's a champagne toast to celebrate a win, a cup of tea together in the morning or a home-cooked meal to share - it's the little things that make a big difference.'
Tesco is offering newlyweds six bundles to choose from until 18 November.
There's 'the really useful stuff' bundle which covers everyday essentials for six months, including toilet roll, toothpaste, bin bags and bathroom products and will set you back £63.
Shilling adds: 'Acts of service can go a long way in relationships, little things like making sure that you're replacing the bin bag when it's full, or not leaving an empty loo roll for your partner to discover.
'Having the basics taken care of can help build the foundations of a relationship, allowing couples more time to focus on each other and get their married life off to a great start.'
Tesco is also offering couples a 'dine-in date' bundle, which costs £72, and for the tea-lovers an 'I love brew' bundle for £39.
On the pricier end, the 'toast to love' bundle, which costs £156, includes six of Tesco's finest premier champagnes.
Tesco's wedding bundles
'Really useful stuff' - £63
Tesco Luxury Soft Toilet Tissue 12 Double Rolls x 5
Tesco Essentials Cavity Protect Toothpaste 100Ml x 2
Tesco Extra Strong Drawstring Refuse Sacks 50 Litre 20 Pack x 2
Tesco Kitchen Towel 4 Roll x 2
Tesco Extracts Magnolia Antibacterial Handwash 500ml x 2
Tesco Extracts Shampoo - Apple 500ml x 2
Tesco Extracts Tropical Conditioner 500Ml x 2
Tesco Extracts Pink Pink Grapefruit & Basil Shower Gel 500Ml x 2
A toast to love - £156
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne x 3
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Rose Champagne x 3
The perfect hosts - £95
Birra Moretti Lager Beer 18 x 330ml
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine x 2
Spritzi Blood Orange
Tesco Finest Pinot Grigio Blush
Tesco Finest Pina Colada Mocktail 250ml
Tesco Finest Mojito Mocktail 250ml
Tesco Finest Passion Fruit Mocktail 250ml
Tesco Finest Floreal
Sweets for my sweet - £66
Tesco Finest Peru Dark Chocolate x 5
Tesco Finest Dine In Melt in The Middle Chocolate Fondants 310g x 5
Tesco Tiramisu 2 x 85g x 5
Tesco Sticky Toffee Puddings 2 Pack 235g x 5
Tesco Finest Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream 480ml x 5
Dine-in dates - £72
Tesco Finest Dine In Al Forno Lasagne 700g x 3
Tesco Finest Dine In Golden-baked Potato Dauphinoise 400g x 3
Tesco Finest Sauvignon Blanc 75Cl x 3
Tesco Finest Dine In Mixed Berry Trifles 2x150G x 3
Tesco Finest Dine In 30 Day Matured British Ranch Steaks With Wild Garlic Butter 323G x 3
Tesco Finest Dine In Triple Cook Chips with Cornish Sea Salt 400g x 3
Tesco Finest Malbec 75Cl x 3
Tesco Finest Dine In Salted Caramel Profiteroles 6pk x 3
I love brew - £39
Tesco Finest 80 English Breakfast Tea Bags 250g x 3
Tesco Finest 80 Earl Grey Tea Bags 200g x 3
Tesco Finest Gold Loose Leaf Tea 250G x 3
Tesco Finest Milk Chocolate Florentines 105g x 3
Tesco Finest Free From White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookies 150g x 3
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