25 Couple Ornaments to Add to Your Tree Year After Year
Whether you prefer a real or faux tree, white lights or colorful strands, tinsel or popcorn garlands, one thing is certain: Your Christmas tree reflects who you are. Ornaments, in particular, highlight the memories you've created. So, a couples ornament to mark the milestones you and your partner have celebrated this year definitely deserves a spot on the tree. Plus, finding a new and special ornament each year can become a fun holiday tradition for couples. For instance, a glass three-tiered cake ornament with your wedding date is a cute way to commemorate your first Christmas as a married couple. Or a picture frame ornament lets you showcase snapshots from adopting a dog together or taking a romantic getaway. Below, we've rounded up our favorite Christmas ornaments for couples—from the kitschy and cute to the elegant—so that together, you can add a personal touch to your tree.
1. Your Name in a Snowflake Ornament
Look closely… What seems like a simple geometric snowflake pattern is actually your name, intricately laser-cut from plywood. Just like real snowflakes, each of these ornaments is one-of-a-kind. We recommend this couples ornament for newlyweds, offering a unique way to showcase your shared last name.
2. Personalized Wedding Cake Ornament
Celebrate your first Christmas as a married couple with this wedding ornament from luxury brand Lenox. Crafted from fine porcelain, it features a detailed, three-tiered cake adorned with flowers and greenery. The best part though is that you can have it personalized with your names, wedding date and a phrase like "Our first Christmas together," in gold script.
3. S'mores Couples Ornament
Do you go together like chocolate and marshmallows? This cute couples ornament is perfect for you. It features two personified marshmallows on a graham cracker, with a piece of chocolate leaning in for a kiss under the mistletoe.
4. Custom Watercolor House Ornament
Moving in together is a huge milestone. Celebrate this special moment with an "Our First Home" ornament. This round ceramic ornament features a beautiful watercolor illustration of your actual home, and can be personalized with text to commemorate the occasion—whether it's your names, address or move-in date.
5. Photo Heart Ornament
Whether it's your first Christmas as newlyweds or simply your first holiday season together, this custom couples ornament beautifully captures the joy and warmth of the occasion. Simply upload a favorite photo from the year—extra points if it's a snowy or festive moment—and have it printed on this acrylic ornament from Zazzle. The heart design is a personal favorite, but it's available in several shapes. You can also add custom text, like your names or the date, to make it even more meaningful.
6. Philadelphia's Love Sculpture
If "youse guys" are Philadelphia locals, this is the perfect couples Christmas ornament for you. Featuring the city's iconic Love sculpture, the red lettering is beautifully framed by gold glitter, making it shimmer on your tree. It's a charming and festive way to celebrate love this holiday season—Philly style!
7. Prompted Activity Ornament
Plan a romantic evening filled with holiday movies, hot cocoa and decorating your Christmas tree. This ornament adds a fun activity to the night as well. It arrives as a hand-bound booklet, featuring prompts on every page such as, "Where did you celebrate Christmas this year?" and "What was your favorite gift?" Once completed, each page folds into a triangle, eventually creating a charming tree ornament.
8. Getaway Car Ornament
This "just married" Christmas ornament perfectly captures the classic moment when a couple drives away from their venue as spouses. Which is exactly why the vintage car is decorated with hearts, flowers and tin cans. You can even have the banner personalized with your names and wedding date.
9. "Love You to the Moon and Back" Ornament
Do you prefer classic ball ornaments over anything too quirky? This elegant couples ornament is hand-painted with the heartfelt phrase, "I love you to the moon and back," and can be personalized with your names for an extra special touch. While it looks beautiful on the tree, pair it with the sleek stand to display your love all year long.
10. Personalized Family of Reindeer Ornament
It takes a team to guide Santa's sleigh, and this Christmas ornament is the perfect way to celebrate your own dream team. Customizable for two to six reindeer, each wearing its own Santa hat, this charming ornament is skillfully laser-engraved with each family member's name and your shared last name. Handcrafted from colorful resin with exquisite 3D detail and metal bell accents, it's the perfect addition to your holiday décor, whether you're a couple or a family.
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11. Custom Engraved Tree Ornament
Christmas trees have so many branches, carving your names into the bark might be a bit tricky. Luckily, this adorable personalized ornament solves the problem perfectly. The oak tree disc features a beautifully "carved" tree trunk with your initials inside a heart, adding a sweet, timeless touch. Plus, you can personalize it further with a special message for that extra personal flair.
12. Built For Two Handmade Felt Ornament
This charming couples ornament is sure to become a tree tradition year after year. Handmade from felt, it features two adorable fox figurines sharing a scooter, complete with a sweet banner that reads "Built for Two." It's a whimsical and heartwarming reminder of your special bond.
13. Personalized Map Ornament
They say, "Home is where the heart is," and this marble square ornament beautifully captures that sentiment. Printed with a map of your town, it highlights your home—or another meaningful spot in your relationship—with a red heart. You can also personalize it with two lines of text, such as your family name or city, as well as the heart's coordinates, making it a truly special keepsake.
14. Engraveable Crystal Gingerbread House Ornament
The only thing better than owning a home with your true love is having the space—and maybe even a lawn—to decorate with holiday cheer. Continue celebrating the joy of settling into your new home with Waterford's 2024 New Home Christmas Ornament. This exquisite crystal ornament, featuring a charming gingerbread house design, can be custom engraved to mark your first holiday in your new space, making it a treasured keepsake for years to come.
15. Crystal Wedding Bell Ornament
Jingle bells or wedding bells? The Swarovski Holiday Magic Bells Ornament offers a sophisticated twist on a classic holiday motif, featuring two crystallized bells illuminated by 244 facets and adorned with glossy champagne gold-tone clappers and a bow. Suspended from a white grosgrain ribbon, this exquisitely crafted piece adds a touch of elegance and sparkle to any tree.
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16. Two Turtle Doves Christmas Ornament
"On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two turtle doves—as an ornament for the tree…" Michael Aram's elegant couples ornament design features two gold-tone turtle doves nestled within a heart-shaped, nickel-plated metal wreath, beautifully symbolizing love, peace and loyalty.
17. Snow Couple Personalized Ornament
Bring the magic of a winter wonderland indoors with this personalized ornament! Featuring an adorable snowman couple wrapped up in a strand of colorful globe lights, this one-sided design adds a festive touch to your tree. Personalize it with a title like "Couple's First Christmas Ornament" and your names underneath.
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18. Personalized Mixtape Ornament
Mixtapes will always be a timeless romantic gesture—even when they're made of wood and hanging from a Christmas tree. This nostalgic Christmas ornament for your wife, husband or partner, shaped like a classic cassette tape, can be personalized with your names and the phrase "One great mix." Play your first dance song as you find the perfect spot to hang this sweet reminder of your love.
19. Pair of Beach Chairs Ornament
If you're still reminiscing about your tropical honeymoon, especially with the cooler weather settling in, this newlywed Christmas ornament will bring the sun, sea and sand right to your tree. The two beach chairs are personalized with your names, and you can add the destination in the sky.
20. Photo Stamp Ornament
For couples who love to travel or have just returned from a dreamy honeymoon, this personalized photo stamp ornament is the perfect way to capture your adventure. Crafted from wood and designed like a classic postage stamp, it's a fun, travel-inspired keepsake. You can customize it with a special photo, along with the featured location, your names or a meaningful date.
21. First Christmas Engaged Ball Ornament
If you got engagement photos done, you should show them off as often as you can. This simple ball ornament lets you display your favorite photo with the words "Our First Christmas Engaged," along with your names and the date. The back features a festive design of a Christmas tree or poinsettia and bells, making it the perfect way to celebrate your first holiday season as soonlyweds.
22. Engagement Ring Ornament
Handcrafted of colorful resin and glitter accents, this ring box ornament featuring a diamond ring is almost as dazzling as your actual engagement ring. Personalize it with your names, proposal date or the timeless "They said yes!" to make it an even more meaningful keepsake of your special moment.
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23. First Apartment Ornament
Mark your first Christmas in your new home with this adorable "First Apartment" ornament. This handcrafted decoration features a birch wood door adorned with faux greenery, real mini pinecones and a sparkling red bow… just like the cozy touches you've added to your own front door!
24. Internet Dating Ornament
A dating app success story? Celebrate your accomplishment with this funny couple's ornament. This heart-shaped ceramic decoration reads, "You're the best thing I have ever found on the internet."
25. Champagne on Ice Glass Ornament
No matter what you're celebrating this year, do it with champagne! This mouth-blown, hand-painted glass ornament features a sparkling champagne bottle nestled inside a silver-hued ice bucket. It's the perfect way to toast an engagement, wedding, new home or a growing family.