Top 10 Wedding Gift List Ideas
With so many amazing (and free!) wedding gift lists available it can be hard to know exactly which one would be best for you. Luckily, Bridebook has done all the hard work deciphering the different wedding lists for you! Below you will find some of the best award-winning wedding registries in the UK, so whether you’re dreaming of luxury wedding gifts or just want a honeymoon fund, you’re sure to find exactly what you need. Peruse our top choices below and you’ll be building your dream wedding gift list in no time!
Some helpful gift list lingo to get you started...
Group gifting allows for groups of friends or family contribute to one gift together. Great for when you include some pricier gifts!
Honeymoon funds allow your guests to contribute cash to spend on your honeymoon. This is a great feature but keep in mind some gift lists only allow you to spend the funds on their partnered resorts or brands.
Ring-fence protection means that your gift list provider guarantees that your gift list funds will be deposited outside of their business. Think of this as an insurance that no matter what happens, your money and gifts will always be safe!
1. The Wedding Shop - Seamless service with unparalled flexibility and range of options
With over 30 years of serving couples, The Wedding Shop is so much more than just a box-ticking wedding gift list service. They want your list experience to be memorable, meaningful and a whole lot of fun. Most of all, they will help you to choose the perfect gifts that you will both love for years to come. They have over 450 brands and a truly personal service with your dedicated Gift Guru (aka personal wedding list advisor.) They are proud to be the most popular multi-award-winning wedding registry and honeymoon fund service. Couples can build their list both online, or in one of their fabulous showrooms. The Wedding Shop will ensure your whole gift list experience is stress-free for both you and your guests. Click the 'Visit now' button to claim your £100 Bridebook discount!
2. Prezola - Quality service and full range of products
Get adventurous with your wedding gift list. Choose Prezola. Gifts, honeymoon funds, cash, or charity donations. With Prezola, you can add, and edit what you want when you want. So, if you are looking to continue the excitement after the big day, sign up with Prezola today to see what they have to offer. As the UK’s favourite wedding gift list service, Prezola features an extensive collection of over 50,000 beautiful gifts all hand-picked by our interior design experts.
3. The Wedding Present Company - Unmatched customer service with an incredible London showroom
The Wedding Present Company has a stunning showroom located in Chelsea, London. Laid out like the rooms in a house, couples can discover an unrivalled collection of samples from over 400 brands. Drawing on over 25 years’ experience in wedding gift lists, they can inspire you with a curated portfolio of your favourite brands and special presents you won’t find anywhere else. You can expect excellent service, complete flexibility and genuine warmth from the moment you visit the showroom to the day your presents arrive.
4. Patchwork - Ask for cash, feel the love, and give back to the planet
Patchwork lets you collect cash towards the wedding gifts you’re really dreaming of - an adventure honeymoon, a flat deposit, a work of art, joint tattoos? With Patchwork, guests feel involved because they can see your plans and help make them happen. And you can all feel good doing it as Patchwork donates 50% of their fee to the environmental charity of your choice.
Creating a patchwork registry is easy and fun with 100s of easily customisable templates. Add ‘patches’ to show your wedding guests what you’re dreaming of and they choose which gifts or experiences they'd like to treat you to. If it’s a honeymoon you’re planning, you might add a patch for £200 for a night in a boutique hotel, £50 for surfing lessons or £5 for beers on the beach.
All gift money goes directly to you to spend when, where and how you like. Their unique 'Make and Do' function lets you ask guests to gift their time and skills too, so friends can choose to make a cake for the wedding, do the decorations for the reception or make a playlist for your honeymoon. With stunning design, mobile-friendly UX and super friendly customer service, thousands of happy couples love Patchwork - you will too.
5. Marriage Gift List - Unlimited choice: you can add ANY gift from ANY online retailer for free!
We know that organising a wedding can be both exciting and stressful, so we are here to make things that little bit easier by offering a helping hand. We give you easy access to pick and choose gifts from any online store. The choice is yours and it's free to use! At Marriage Gift List you are getting exactly what you ask for at the price that you find, with no additional fees. We have simple instructions to follow and handy tutorial videos to ensure the whole experience is stress-free for both you and your guests.
6. Wedding Registry by Amazon - Unparalleled choice, and convenience
As the store that seems to sell everything, the Amazon Wedding Registry can be the easiest solution for many couples. It may not offer the frills of other wedding gift list services but it’s hard to beat in terms of shear practicality. The universal wishlist button is great for adding absolutely anything you find online!
7. Virgin Holidays - The ultimate honeymoon gift list! Pick your destination and have friends and family contribute to the costs instead of giving gifts.
Whether you already have all the cutlery you need, or you've had a bucket-list destination for years, this is a fabulous alternative to traditional wedding gift lists. Simply put together the holiday of your dreams and direct your guests to contribute to the costs. You won't have to accept awkward lampshades, and your guests can contribute as much as they would like or afford to. It's a win win really!
8. Majestic Wine - The ultimate gift list for wine lovers!
What could be better than your own wine cellar to greet you home from your honeymoon? With the help of Majestic's trained staff you can create a personal wine list that offers your guests a fun and interesting gift to choose from. It's certainly a unique approach, but wine makes an exciting alternative to the usual choice of toasters or crockery and can be enjoyed in many years to come!
9. John Lewis - Luxury brands at competitive prices
A free wedding registry service with an incredible array of choice available both online and in store. Build your list with complete peace of mind with their 'Never Knowingly Undersold' commitment. Enjoy visiting the store with a scanner and even indulge in some complimentary tea and cake!
10. Oxfam - Experience the true joy of giving with Oxfam's incredible wedding gift list options - there's nothing like helping others with your big day!
Already have all those pots and pans? Or maybe there's a cause close to both of your hearts? Oxfam gives you the opportunity to pass on the love from your big day to people and communities in need. With the Oxfam wedding gift list you can give your guests the chance to buy a goat couple for poverty-stricken families, support the honeybee population, educate a child in need, or support a refugee. The ultimate feel and do-good gift list!