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Personalized gifts for couples

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A personalized gift for a couple uses something that belongs to them both: their names, a date, a place or a voice. It works for an engagement, a wedding, a housewarming or an anniversary.

The best ones look good in the home and still mean something in ten years. Below are ideas that pass both tests, with notes on what you need to know before you order.

At a glance

Gift ideas, who each one suits, and typical cost
GiftBest forTypical cost
A star map of the night they met or marriedCouples with a known dateFrom $49 per print
An illustrated portrait of the coupleA couple with a pet$75–$150
An engraved cutting or serving boardA couple who cook and host$25–$75
A map print of where they metA couple with a meeting place$25–$75
A family recipe bookA couple starting a home$25–$75
A sound wave printA couple with a song$25–$75
Engraved glassesA couple who celebrate often$25–$75
A photo puzzleA couple who stay in$25–$75
An embroidered pillow or blanketA couple with a cozy home$25–$75
A portrait of their homeA couple in a new home$75–$150
Monogrammed towels or linensA couple who like classic things$25–$75
A night out planned for themBusy couples and new parents$75–$150

  1. A star map of the night they met or married

    A star map print from Star Crossed Skies shows the stars above the place a couple met or married, at that date and time. You need the place, the date and roughly the time. It is printed on matte art paper in four sizes, from 12 × 16 in to 18 × 24 in, framed or print only.

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  2. An illustrated portrait of the couple

    An illustrator draws the couple from a photo you send, often with their pet or their home. Choose an artist whose style suits their home. Allow time for drafts and changes.

  3. An engraved cutting or serving board

    A wooden board engraved with their names, a family name or the date they married. It is used in the kitchen and seen when friends come over. Choose a hard wood that handles knives and washing.

  4. A map print of where they met

    A street map of the town or neighborhood where the couple met, with the spot marked. It suits a couple with a well-known meeting place, such as a campus or a city they moved to together.

  5. A family recipe book

    Collect recipes from both families and print them as a small book, with a photo or a note from each cook. It takes time to gather, so start weeks before. It suits a couple who cook or a couple starting a home.

  6. A sound wave print

    A print of the sound wave of a voice message, a first-dance song or a spoken vow. Many versions link to the recording with a code. It suits a couple with a song that means something to them.

  7. Engraved glasses

    A pair of wine, whiskey or champagne glasses engraved with their initials or the date. Glasses are used for celebrations, so the date comes out on the nights that matter. Check that they are safe for a dishwasher if the couple uses one.

  8. A photo puzzle

    A jigsaw puzzle made from a favorite photo of the couple. It suits a couple who like quiet evenings in. Choose a photo with plenty of detail so the puzzle is fun to build.

  9. An embroidered pillow or blanket

    A cushion or throw embroidered with their names, a date or the coordinates of a place that matters. Choose a color that suits their living room. It is soft and practical, so it gets used.

  10. A portrait of their home

    An artist draws or paints the couple's house or apartment building from a photo. It suits a couple who just bought or moved into their first home.

  11. Monogrammed towels or linens

    Bath towels, a throw or pillowcases embroidered with their initials. Choose a classic color and good cotton. It is practical and personal at the same time.

  12. A night out planned for them

    Book a dinner for two at a place they love and, for parents, arrange the babysitter. Put the plan in a card with their names on it. The personal part is knowing where they would choose to go.

Get the details right

Personalized gifts are made to order, and a mistake is printed or engraved for good. Check the spelling of both names, the date, and the place before you pay. Ask a close friend of the couple if you are not sure.

For a star map, you also need the time. If nobody knows the minute, the nearest hour is fine, and you can leave the time off the print.

Choose for their home

Look at what the couple already has on their walls and shelves. Dark, simple homes suit a Midnight or Eclipse print in a black frame. Light, bright homes suit Starlight in a white or natural frame.

If you do not know their style, choose something useful, such as a board or glasses, or a print only that they can frame themselves.

When to give it

Personalized gifts suit moments that change a couple's address or name: an engagement, a wedding, a first home. They also suit anniversaries, when the date already means something.

Order a few weeks ahead. Most personalized gifts are made to order and cannot be changed once production starts.

Questions

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