Wedding Planners Share Thoughtful Gifts For When There’s No Registry

You gleefully RSVP’d to an upcoming wedding when you realize that the happy couple isn’t registered for presents anywhere. Sure, you could give them cash, but you like the idea of gifting an actual present. And while you could ask the couple what they want, you may want to simply surprise them with something they didn’t know they needed. In sum, you need a universal-but-still-thoughtful gift to get a couple with no registry. If you’re as stumped as we would be, worry not — we asked wedding planners for their suggestions.
“I always think about gifts that people would love but wouldn’t necessarily splurge on for themselves,” Andrea Petrucci, wedding and event planner and owner of Lovehaus events in Philadelphia, told HuffPost.
While she goes into more detail below, Petrucci recommends things like luxury sheets, good thick towels or in-person adventures like cooking classes, wine tastings or dance lessons.
“These experiences are not only fun and educational but also help the couple create lasting memories and keep the spark alive by trying something new together,” Petrucci said. “It’s a fantastic way to remind them to keep dating and spending quality time together, long after the wedding festivities are over.”
If you’re heading to a wedding and don’t know what to bring, Petrucci and others break down their favorite well-received presents.
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