40 Unique Wedding Gifts to Buy Now—Even If They Aren't On the Registry

These hand-painted tumblers will make any kitchen feel fresh—whether you choose to use them daily as water glasses (and why wouldn't you want to?!) or save them for special evenings and occasions, to serve up your favorite cocktails. 

Couples will likely register for their dream china, but they'll appreciate some chic options they can use daily, and that mix and match with their finer sets.

A chic throw will add a luxurious sophistication to any home, and make your favorite couple's couch all the cozier.

Whether the couple enjoys travel, fashion, art, or food, a chic coffee table tome will be cherished and well-received. Be conscious of theme and color palette; couples are more likely to display a beautifully-presented book on their coffee table if it works with the overall look of their space.

When in doubt, chic servingware that doubles as a centerpiece vessel or trinket dish is always a good idea—especially in a painterly print like this option from famed illustrator and calligrapher, Stephanie Fishwick. 

Chic gaming looks cheeky on a coffee table—and makes for a fun and playful game for kids, or a fun night in with close family and friends.

These beautiful options by Italian painter and engraver, Piero Fornasetti, have unique and whimsical designs glazed onto their ceramic vessels. Not only is the candle hand poured with 100% vegetal wax in Italy, but once it's burned away, the jar remains a beautiful decoration for the couple’s home.

Naturally beautiful, this coaster set is the ideal mix of organic and glamourous: handmade and edged in gold, these are primed to sit proudly on any coffee table, kitchen counter, or bar cart.

This playful pillow can read feminine, eclectic, fashion-forward, and more—depending on how it's styled in a space. If you know the couple in question well enough to select something this specific, gift them with an accent for their newlywed home you know they'd never splurge on for themselves. 

Set the mood with aromatherapy for your newlywed friends. After all, it's been a stressful year and a half—they'll likely want all the zen they can get. 

This designer cup and saucer set is one-of-a-kind and will make any newlywed home—and all the entertaining you do in it—feel instantly polished.

Gift the couple something they'll enjoy together to relax and unwind, and that looks great on display in their bathroom— because nothing is more important than self-care. 

A set of handcrafted knives is a unique gift that a couple will surely need, but will likely wait too long to buy for themselves. Be sure to choose a style that coordinates with the flatware they registered for—and don't forget to include a satchel of pennies. That's right, pennies; knives are a traditionally 'unlucky' gift, but gifting a good luck charm per knife will counteract those vibes.

For a gift that inspires entertaining and good times, these cocktail napkins go against the grain of all-white extras. Instead, opt for unusual textures, fun prints, bold tones, and engaging patterns that suit the style of the couple when gifting something sweet and off their registry.

For all your tech-savvy, gadget-obsessed friends: invite them into an alternate reality. This is a fun new toy they'll enjoy on nights at home and when they finally have guests over to celebrate post-nuptials. 

Sure, the couple may have registered for a 4-slice toaster, but if it's in line with their at-home aesthetic, this designer version will dress up their countertops in ways they weren't expecting. 

Opt for gift ideas a couple would never indulge in, like crystal barware that encourages them to keep the celebration going—whether it's just for the two of them now, or for a larger party in the future.

An experienced hostess will love anything that adds height and polish to a table, but she'll also recognize that when the stand isn’t being used for sweet treats, it can double as a chic decorative piece to showcase small trinkets or a glass cloche. 

Handmade kitchenware will have your newlywed friends looking like bonafide gourmands, and will be much appreciated for all the nights spent trying to create five-star meals at home.