Top Wedding Gifts for the Bride & Groom

Looking for thoughtful wedding present ideas that show just how much you care, and how well you know the happy couple, is often no simple task. The arrival of summer signals the influx of seasonal nuptial invites, and the normally pleasurable experience of gift shopping can begin to feel a little intimidating.

Panic not! Here at Farrar & Tanner we’ve done the legwork for you, curating a definitive luxury wedding gift list edit from brands such as Culinary Concepts, Robert Welch, Dartington and more... for the very best unforgettable wedding presents to match the personalities of the couples you know and love.

The Hosts

This couple love to entertain, they are experts at attention to detail, their well laid table and supper time stories by candlelight are legendary! Make sure your name stays firmly at the top of their guest list with a gift that truly celebrates their gracious love of hosting…

A great set of cutlery or a canteen is a fabulous present as it perhaps isn’t something that the couple would necessarily go out and buy for themselves. A top tip is always buy more than you think they will need for a future proof gift!...

Lend a seafood inspired aesthetic to their summer tablescape with these charming, silver-plated mussel eaters from Culinary Concepts. A great looking accompaniment for serving mussels at their dinner party. Silver-plated pincers, fashioned into the shape of a mussel shell, allowing simple removal of mussels from their shell so they can be devoured with ease! Comes packaged in a beautiful, branded gift presentation box. A luxurious accessory for seafood connoisseurs and is sure to be a unique and memorable wedding gift...

Ideal for serving up a scrumptious selection of after-dinner cheese & crackers, this beautiful set from Jean Dubost is a great start to assembling a luxury cheeseboard. Crafted by skilled artisans in Thiers, France, the oiled, beechwood board houses a clever, discreet drawer to store the trio of knives when not in use. The set includes a cheese knife with a pronged end, perfect for picking up a chunk of Comté, a spreader, ideal for a velvety Brie de Meaux and a cheese cleaver, great for Gouda! The ivory-coloured handle of each knife is adorned with the Laguiole bee for a reassuring reminder of the quality. Best of all, this cheese board set can be personalised too for a seriously impressive wedding gift for the couple who loves to entertain.

A chic addition to the entertainer's home, and just perfect for keeping the champagne on ice, this striking contemporary set of 6 champagne flutes and ice bucket from LSA is a masterclass in modern elegance.

Handmade and mouth-blown, the flutes feature an elegant silhouette, narrowing at the waist and tapering out to an impressive weighty stem. The ice bucket will keep their champagne chilled to perfection.

Our in-house engraving team will even personalise the ice bucket with the bride and groom's names and wedding date for a wedding gift that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

More unique wedding gifts of enduring quality for the newlyweds who love to entertain...

The Mixologists

Turn their cocktail hour into a special occasion with this set of 4 martini glasses from Mikasa. A contemporary twist on a classic glass, each glass a work of art with their individual etched patterns. They will add a cosmopolitan edge to cocktails served at home! A stylish wedding present and the ideal vessels for their martini, however they like theirs.

Cocktail prep never looked so good with this sleek pebble oak garnish chopping board from premium brand Robert Welch. Honed from solid oak, with a characterful rich grain, this smooth pebble shaped board is oiled for a durable finish and will be the perfect addition to the newlywed's home. Why not personalise with their initials or even their favourite cocktail recipe for a fabulous, unique wedding gift.

Pair the garnish chopping board with this bold 6-piece cocktail set from Barcraft for an impressive bar set up.

Finished in a striking brass on stainless steel for a vintage aesthetic, the cocktail set comprises a 450ml cocktail shaker with an acacia wood lid, a dual jigger to get that measure just right! A cocktail strainer, mixing spoon bar knife and wooden muddler.

The newlyweds are sure to love this upgrade for their bar cart!

More unique wedding gift ideas for an opulent post-nuptial drinking experience for the cocktail lovers!

The Culinarians

For this couple, their love is in the heart of the home! What these foodies can do with a couple of meticulously sourced steaks and some market fresh vegetables is the stuff of legend. We’ve put together a wedding gift edit from our favourite tried and true established brands, for the perfect presents for the love-struck gourmands!

Perfect for a delicate truffle pate! This beautiful 4-piece pate set from Jean Dubost comprises 4 expertly crafted pate knifes, presented in a rustic open wooden box. Each knife bears the Laguiole mark of quality in the form of the Bee emblem on the bolster. Made from stainless steel, full tang with a triple riveted handle for strength, the blades can be personalised with the happy couple's initials and wedding date for a truly unique wedding gift...

5-star kitchen prep performance starts with this sophisticated kitchen knife set from Robert Welch. Worthy of the most exquisite culinary creations, this luxurious bit of kit looks stylish on the kitchen countertop and performs with the precision they will expect. The sleek oak block houses a carving knife, bread knife, santoku knife, chef's knife, kitchen knife and a paring knife. A gifting mainstay the bride and groom are sure to love.

More wedding gift ideas for the culinarian couple. Opt for personalisation for a truly thoughtful and unique present...

The Eco-Conscious

If its sustainable wedding gifts, either made using environmentally friendly techniques or crafted from recycled or sustainably sourced materials, we are here to help you find the perfect wedding gift for the couple who just want to show the planet a little love…

Peugeot salt and pepper mills are expertly engineered using sustainably sourced wood from certified European forests. The Fidji duo with their curvaceous silhouettes are equipped with the Peugeot mechanism, which comes with a lifetime guarantee, and a button on the head to adjust the coarseness of the mill to their preference. It’s a classic ‘registry’ style gift that can be made extra special with a personalised engraved message.

Beautifully formed, smooth and robust, this simple serving board from British brand Just Slate has been crafted from sustainably sourced Scottish oak. Just Slate use oak harvested by a local Fife based not-for-profit organisation who are dedicated to ensuring the future of Scottish woodlands, through preservation and environmental concern.

Finished in a food-safe oil wax and adorned with a majestic stag, our in-house engraving team will add a personalised message of your choice in the top right-hand corner for a charming, unique and most importantly eco-friendly wedding gift.

This masterful combination of mouth blown glass and 100% FSC sourced ash from LSA ticks all the boxes for a luxury wedding gift that is both stylish and sustainable. its tall, slender stature makes it the ideal vessel to pack full of lush greenery and twinkling lights or even fill to the brim with citrus fruit! A gift they’ll adore for years to come.

Another classic from Peugeot to perk up their mornings! Expertly engineered from sustainably sourced timber from European forests, this beautiful coffee mill is essential for coffee lovers and eco lovers alike! A beautiful and unique gift to delight the most discerning of newlyweds!

The Globetrotters

You can almost certainly guarantee that their honeymoon will include trekking through Nepal, or a journey into the heart of the Madagascan rainforest. These adventurous souls have more ticked off from their bucket list than most and travel is their love. So, we’ve handpicked a collection of inspired wedding gifts for the wander-lusting newlyweds to help them on their way.

Perfect for when the bride and groom are ready for a post nuptial getaway, this beautiful vintage tan leather holdall from Ashwood is just the ticket for a weekend in the south of France.

Designed with the traveler in mind, this luxurious weekender has external and internal pockets making it easy to keep those important travel documents safe and organised.

The bride and groom are sure to love this luggage just as much in 10 years' time as they will on the day you gift it…