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Personalised gifts for couples

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A personalised 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 US$49 per print
An illustrated portrait of the coupleA couple with a petUS$75–US$150
An engraved chopping or serving boardA couple who cook and hostUS$25–US$75
A map print of where they metA couple with a meeting placeUS$25–US$75
A family recipe bookA couple starting a homeUS$25–US$75
A sound wave printA couple with a songUS$25–US$75
Engraved glassesA couple who celebrate oftenUS$25–US$75
A photo jigsawA couple who stay inUS$25–US$75
An embroidered cushion or blanketA couple with a cosy homeUS$25–US$75
A portrait of their homeA couple in a new homeUS$75–US$150
Monogrammed towels or beddingA couple who like classic thingsUS$25–US$75
A night out planned for themBusy couples and new parentsUS$75–US$150

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

    A personalised star map 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 matt art paper in four sizes, from 12 × 16 in (about 30 × 40 cm) to 18 × 24 in (about 46 × 61 cm), framed or print only.

    A fantastic way to remember the important moments in your life! Thanks a lot!
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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 chopping 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 neighbourhood where the couple met, with the spot marked. It suits a couple with a well-known meeting place, such as a university 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, whisky 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 dishwasher safe if the couple uses one.

  8. A photo jigsaw

    A jigsaw puzzle made from a favourite 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 cushion or blanket

    A cushion or throw embroidered with their names, a date or the coordinates of a place that matters. Choose a colour 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 block of flats from a photo. It suits a couple who just bought or moved into their first home.

  11. Monogrammed towels or bedding

    Bath towels, a throw or pillowcases embroidered with their initials. Choose a classic colour 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

Personalised 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

Personalised 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 personalised gifts are made to order and cannot be changed once production starts.

Questions

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