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Wedding gifts for newlyweds, from engraved boards and kitchen sets to keepsakes. Includes a short guide to registry etiquette for guests.

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How to choose a wedding gift

Most couples have a registry, and buying from it is the safest choice. You know the item is wanted, in the right color, and not a duplicate. If the registry is picked over, look for the same kind of item: cookware, linens or kitchen basics.

When you go off registry, aim for something useful or lasting. A personalized piece, like an engraved cutting board, is a classic because it doubles as decor.

Registry etiquette

Buy early, since the best items go first, and ship to the couple's address or the one listed on the registry. You generally have up to a year after the wedding, so a late gift is still fine.

Spend what suits your budget and your relationship. Close family may give more, while coworkers and distant friends often pick something small. Include a handwritten card with your name so the couple can send thanks.

Off-registry picks that are still useful

A knife block like the Astercook 15-piece set, the CAROTE 21-piece nonstick cookware set or the 26-piece mixing bowl set help stock a first kitchen. A SMIRLY bamboo charcuterie board set suits couples who host.

If the couple lives together already, think about what is missing rather than what is traditional.

Keepsakes with their names

The Personalized Mr and Mrs wedding picture frame, the Pearhead thumbprint frame kit and the Personalized first Christmas married ornament are small and sweet. The Frameo WiFi digital photo frame lets friends add photos from their phones, which is a good gift for a group.

Wind chimes and the Mr and Mrs wine glass set are other easy choices. If the couple is also moving, the housewarming list has more ideas, and everything under $50 is in one place for smaller gifts.

Questions about wedding gifts

Quick answers before you buy

How much should I spend on a wedding gift?

There is no fixed rule. Many guests spend what fits their budget and closeness to the couple, and the gifts here range from under $25 to $100.

Is it okay to buy off the registry?

Yes, but a registry item is the safer choice. If you go off it, pick something practical, such as kitchen basics or a personalized piece.

How long do I have to send a wedding gift?

Etiquette generally allows up to a year after the wedding, though sending it before or soon after is best.

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