9 Unique Wedding Gifts for Family

Wedding gifts for family are a wonderful opportunity to express your love and gratitude to the people who have gotten you to this point on your journey. Many couples set aside time on their wedding days to surprise their families. These exchanges, which often take place before guests arrive, are deeply intimate and memorable.

So many roundups of gift ideas are filled with generic, and sometimes downright strange, products. We’ve put together a list of tasteful presents that will delight your family members on your wedding day.

For Sentimental Folks

These gifts are for the family members with all the feelings.

Customized Handkerchief

Customized handkerchiefs are both practical and sentimental. Your family member can dry those happy tears and have a timeless keepsake. Get creative with a favorite quote or inside joke on the handkerchief. That way your family member can have a chuckle even while they’re getting choked up.

A Scrapbook 

No matter who you are, getting to the altar has been a whole journey. A scrapbook is a great way to document that and show your family members how much you value your memories together. This elegant scrapbook

For Plant People

Millennials and Gen Zers aren’t the only ones who love their plant babies!

Flower Seeds

Seeds are a beautiful symbol for a new beginning like a wedding. Who better to receive them than the people who have nurtured you? Buy an assortment of flower seeds and dress them up in organza gift pouches

Decorative Planters

You can take your gift of seeds to the next level by giving them a beautiful place to grow. Decorative planters are treasured by plant people who value aesthetics as well as practicality. These black and white ceramic planters have botanical designs that would look good in any home.

Potted Plants

Seeds and planters might feel like a lot of moving pieces, or maybe you’re worried about overwhelming your family members. Either way, potted plants are a great ready-to-go option! You still get to express a message about love, nurturing, and growth while you add something new to your plant person’s collection. Classic houseplants like the pathos and snake plant featured here are easy to care for too.

For the Cozy Club

You won’t be the only one ready to curl up and recover from the excitement of your wedding day. These wedding gifts for family will help them rest and recoup. 

Fancy Teas

Does your family member love curling up with a cup of tea? Treat them to a fancy assortment in a decorative box. This set of fruity and floral blends come in unique triangular bags. Enjoying a cup of this tea is a whole sensory experience!

Custom Mug

Fancy tea is even more fun in a custom mug. This customizable glass mug adds a sentimental touch to the snug experience. Best of all, your family member can think fondly of your wedding whenever they reach for their new favorite cup. 

For Luxury Lovers

For your family members who like the finer things in life, check out these gift ideas.

Champagne Flutes

Champagne flutes are a classic gift that people always appreciate. This romantic set of two has a modern, elegant shape.


Cashmere Throw

A cashmere throw combines luxury and comfort. Cashmere makes a great gift because many people don’t splurge on it for themselves. Everyone loves the refined look and incomparable softness, though!


Are you looking for more ways to elevate your closest people’s experiences on your wedding day? Check out this list of wedding robes to add a little comfort and glamor to getting ready!