With wedding season around the corner, couples and their guests are usually faced with the difficulty of finding unique and special gifts that won’t break the bank. There are myriad affordable options that combine creativity and a special, personal touch. From fantastical art prints to custom-made homes, these gifts can please a wide range of aesthetics and pocket books.
The most notable choice among them is David Shrigley’s Foolish Hearts poster, €48 (£40.93) on Shrigshop.com for a postcard size unframed print. Fans of Shrigley will enjoy the signature humor Shrigley has injected throughout his artwork—perhaps making it a perfect wedding gift for discerning newlyweds. A closer view of the colorful, whimsical detail on the poster is featured on the website, emphasizing its distinctive appeal.
If you’re passionate about presenting living gifts, check out the Rosa from Patch. This bougainvillea pink climbing rose, £18, is romantic yet contemporary so is ideal for a summer wedding. To make the most of this stunning plant, you can buy a fancy pot separately, with prices from £14 up to £70. This combination puts a modern twist on a classic beauty that enhances your home’s curb appeal, and it represents new beginnings and love.
Books are personal and memorable gifts, and John Atkinson Fine & Rare Books have books available from about £25. This pick would be most attractive to bookish couples or those looking to start a joint collection. Cressida Jamieson provides handcrafted handkerchiefs embroidered with names or messages, priced between £25 and £35, adding a personal touch to the celebration.
For family or couples that love cuddling memories, Snappy Snaps photo printing can be done starting at 31p per photo. Guests can contribute snapshots of the couple’s journey together thus far into a scrapbook packed with well wishes and memories from friends. This kind of memento will surely mean the world to your special someone.
Music lovers can find a vinyl copy of their first dance song at Rough Trade, ensuring that their special moment is celebrated with the perfect soundtrack. Otherwise, just order one of their leather, plain page albums which can be easily customized through Not on the High Street. Prices start from just £39 providing couples with an alternative way of recording their love story.
One-of-a-kind treasures made by the artist’s own hand are equally powerful. Turning one of their talents into a unique gift takes it to another level of thoughtfulness, something that the usual gifts can’t compete with. Gone are the days of signing up for gift registries at department stores. Today, melody and harmony have been replaced with a creative cacophony—freedom for couples to choose gifts that best represent their individuality.
If you have two art-loving friends, consider giving them the one thing they’ve never had in their collection. This whimsical and very thoughtful gift is sure to be loved! Whether it’s something David Shrigley made or another artist they’re fanatical about, that act of giving can become deceptively sentimental without any effort.