‘I Asked WH Editors Which Wedding Gifts They Actually Used (And Loved)’ (2024)

This bottle of champagne is pricy, but that's what makes it such a special gift.

"My now-husband and I love to travel to different wine regions for vacation. We were shocked and delighted when a friend sent us a bottle of spendy Dom Perignon," says senior deputy digital editor Maridel Reyes. "It's creamy, bread-y, and feels so special. We didn't pop it open until another special occasion—when one of us got a big promotion!"

Several Women's Health editors, including lifestyle director Lindsay Geller, loved receiving Flytographer gift cards. The gist: Recipients can use the card to hire a pro photographer for their honeymoon (or another vacation).

"We're used to taking typical vacation photos on our phones, so this was a unique (and likely once-in-a-lifetime) experience," says Geller. "Not only did it create a special memory, but the results were beautiful."

You know that couple who always seems to be rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, or skydiving? They'll love this waterproof GoPro that comes with a touch screen and has the capability to live stream to their social media accounts.

"This was one of my favorite and most-used wedding gifts," says fitness editor Jennifer Nied. "It was perfect for capturing our honeymoon, and many more trips after that we enjoyed and remembered fondly."

Sure, this is also a photo book, but with a twist. Health and fitness director Jacqueline Andriakos received a "behind the scenes" book from a close friend.

"He and his fiancé sourced photos from friends that they took throughout the [wedding] weekend and used Shutterfly to build a custom album," Andriakos says. "It featured photos of sweet little moments we never even saw ourselves. It was by far the most thoughtful and memorable gift, and I’ll cherish it forever."

The happy couple will have so much fun documenting their travel journey as newlyweds with this map of the world, which comes with colorful pushpins.

"The pins are color-coded so you can mark off where you want to go, where you've been, anywhere that is important to you," says Amanda Lucci, deputy editor of content strategy. "It's really fun to come back from a trip and put a new pin on the map together!"

If the couple in question loves champagne but you want to give them something slightly more creative than a nice bottle, Reyes recommends this handmade saber.

"As a wedding gift, a chef friend gave us a proper champagne saber, along with instructions on how to use it and a heartfelt letter with marriage advice," Reyes says. "Today, the box still sits next to our wine rack."

You know the couple who's always inviting you over for BBQs? Return the favor with this fancy reversible cast iron grill/griddle. Lucci loved getting this gift at her wedding.

"The cast iron grill is key to getting that BBQ taste when you live in a small apartment with no outdoor space or access to a real grill," she says. "It goes over two burners on your stove so you can prep a bunch of food at once, and the raised edges keep any grease from getting all over your kitchen. I also like the griddle side for batch-making pancakes!"

Luxurious sheets are a great home gift if you don't necessarily feel like getting something for the kitchen (or have a couple on your hands who doesn't like to cook). Lucci received some, and always tells her engaged friends to add them to their registries.

"Nice sheets are the type of thing you will always hesitate to splurge on for yourself, but they makes such a difference in quality of life," she says.

Let's face it: Every couple has different interests, wants, and wedding wishlists. But one thing all of them have in common? They want to frame the photographed memories from their wedding night.

"Framebridge makes it really easy to upload an image and design a beautiful custom frame job," says Andriakos, citing the website's huge variety of frame styles and sizes. After receiving this gift herself, she's gone on to give it to friends and family members, too.