Ah, newlywed life! I really cherished that wonderful time before our first kid arrived when my husband and I were just married and settling into our first home. I have such warm memories from those days, and now I enjoy celebrating other couples as they start their own married journeys.
With wedding season upon us, you’ve probably got a bunch of wedding invites stuck to your fridge. So, here’s a list of organic and natural household items that a health-conscious couple will appreciate. Typically, they’ve set up a gift registry at big stores, so I’ll skip the usual must-haves. Knowing what I do now about health, real food, and natural living, I wish these were the wedding gifts I’d thought to put on our registry.
The kitchen really is the heart of the home, at least for me, since it’s where I spend so much time. Investing in quality kitchen tools and accessories can serve a couple well for many years.
Assuming the essentials like trash cans, picture frames, and clocks are covered on their registry, let’s dive into some unique gift ideas that focus on keeping the couple happy and healthy!
One of my favorite gifts for a bridal shower or wedding is a themed basket, which also works great as a group gift. If the couple is starting fresh or just splurged on their wedding, fancy dinner dates might be on hold for a bit. You can put together a “date night in” basket with treats like Dry Farm wine, a massage course from Melt, a favorite board game, a Q&A book for couples, and some organic dark chocolate. Adding gift cards to their favorite restaurants is a lovely way to encourage a night out.
Since planning a wedding is exhausting, newlyweds often need some downtime afterward. A self-care basket is perfect to help them unwind. Include organic cotton robes, a Myobuddy massager, and relaxing bath bombs. For quality sleep, add in magnesium oil, sleep masks, and an acupressure mat.
If the couple you’re celebrating loves adventure, a camping basket is spot on. Add items like Four Sigmatic coffee, Paleo Valley beef sticks, a Hydroflask, PhatFudge, and a hammock. You could even include a gift certificate to a nearby campsite for a weekend getaway!
Another fun option is a coffee and tea basket. Include a French press or Chemex, Four Sigmatic coffee, Pique Tea, a frothing tool, and non-toxic mugs—perfect for a couple who loves their morning brew.
Help the newlyweds stock their cleaning closet with safe and natural supplies! It might not sound exciting as a wedding gift, but let’s face it, we’d all appreciate it. Branch Basics has eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Throw in some microfiber cloths and scrub brushes. You could even gift a quality vacuum.
A selection of supplements makes a thoughtful, health-oriented gift. Consider probiotics, magnesium oil, quality vitamin C powder, and collagen powder.
I love giving experiences rather than just material gifts. One meaningful way to celebrate a newly married couple is by making a charity donation on their behalf. Think about a charity they are passionate about, or check out the Food for the Poor catalog to send essentials like a bicycle, water pump, goat, baby chicks, or rice to a family in need. Another idea is to get a Lucky Iron Fish. When you buy one, another is sent to a family somewhere in the world to help prevent iron deficiency—it’s enough to support a family for a year!
So, what’s one of the best wedding gifts you’ve given or received?
