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Updated Oct 14, 202420 Thoughtful Wedding Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors
You'll score some serious neighborhood cred with these great gifts!
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If your neighbors are about to tie the knot, you've probably started thinking about what might make great wedding gift ideas for neighbors. It's a kind gesture to give them a gift that reflects the closeness of your relationship (and your homes!). But, how much should you spend on a wedding gift for them? If you only see your neighbors in passing at the mailbox, a small token to honor their union is just fine. But if you're lucky enough to live next door to your besties, you might be looking for a bit more of a splurge when it comes to the best wedding gifts for your neighbor. In any case, you've come to the right place! Here, we've rounded up 20 of the best items to wrap up for your neighbors as their wedding day draws near.
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Etiquette for Getting Your Neighbor a Wedding Gift
There's a lot to unpack when choosing a wedding gift for your neighbor. The best gift depends largely on your relationship with them, and whether you've been invited to the wedding (or a pre-wedding event, like a wedding shower, where a gift registry has been shared with guests). So you'll want to consider the wedding gift for a neighbor etiquette—in other words, how much to spend—when choosing your gift.
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For wedding gifts given to acquaintances—and for most people, a neighbor would fall into this category—wedding gift etiquette suggests spending between $75 and $175 on a wedding gift. It's enough to give a thoughtful wedding gift that isn't too over the top. If you're close with your neighbors, you could bump this up a bit.
And if you're not close with the folks next door but want to give something nonetheless, consider finding a gift right at the $50 mark: an appropriate wedding gift amount for a colleague or coworker.
The Best Wedding Gift Ideas for Neighbors
Here, we're bringing you 20 gifts we'd want to unwrap if our neighbors knocked on our door. These items are thoughtful, simple and standalone (no, it won't look like you purchased the smallest random item from their registry), but make amazing gifts that show you put thought into shopping for something to honor their upcoming nuptials.
1. Deluxe Fruit Basket
Photo: 1-800-Baskets
A food gift is sure to be appreciated, and makes a perfect wedding gift for a neighbor if you don't have access to their registry and are unsure of their tastes and preferences. This beautifully packaged fruit basket from 1-800-Baskets is chock full of sweet and savory snacks, and comes tied with a pretty bow that says congratulations for a festive touch.
2. Trendy Cake Stand
Photo: Anthropologie
This cute little cake stand is part of Anthropologie's of-the-moment Benedita line of stoneware, and features dainty bows encircling the top. This white cake stand comes in three accent colors for the bows: white, sky blue and black. It's a piece to display their favorite treats when hosting gatherings.
3. Chic Photo Display Box
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If photo gifts are your go-to wedding gift, this display box is perfect for your neighbor. With classy wood and brass accents, it'll make a nice addition to their desk, hallway table or nightstand, where it will serve as a place to store all their favorite prints. This handy display box comes in three popular photo sizes: 4x6, 5x5 and 5x7, and is available in birch or walnut finishes.
4. Upscale Candle
Photo: Nordstrom
NEST is known for its amazing candles, which are made from high-quality cosmetic-grade wax for a clean burn that distributes fragrance efficiently. The popular line's Moroccan Amber is a fan-favorite scent, with deep, woody notes and a hint of patchouli. This candle is one your neighbors may not splurge on for themselves, but we're guessing they'll truly love it.
5. Handsome Salad Set
Elevate their dinner table on any given night with this three-piece salad serving set made of handsome acacia wood. With a beautiful sheen and a visually interesting wood grain, this durable set includes a generously sized salad bowl with two utensils perfect for serving one another or a crowd.
6. Modern Brunch Barware
We're so obsessed with this adorable set, we're sure you'll want to snag one for yourself, too! This glassware set includes a sleek pitcher along with six highball glasses that cut a slim profile for a modern touch. Each is made with lead-free glass and holds up to 13.5 ounces. This standalone set is perfect for entertaining and will look amazing on a bar cart as well.
7. Coffee Club Subscription
Photo: Atlas Coffee Club
Who wouldn't love the gift of a new bag of coffee delivered to their doorstep every month? That's why a subscription to Atlas Coffee Club is one of our favorite wedding gift ideas for your neighbors. When you sign them up, they'll embark on a coffee world tour from their very own kitchen, with a new international blend arriving each month, along with information about its country of origin.
8. Classic Domed Server
This attractive multipurpose piece makes a great wedding gift for your neighbor who loves to bake. The acacia base is lovely, while the glass domed lid is the perfect way to display baked goods or anything they need to store. This classic, neutral piece fits alongside just about any kitchen decor.
9. Cocktail Starter Set
This seven-piece stainless steel bar set is the perfect wedding gift idea for neighbors who are just setting up a home together. It includes everything they'll need to start mixing their own cocktails at home anytime they'd like. With a price point just under $50, this gift definitely fits with the wedding gift for neighbor etiquette rules for how much to spend.
10. Cozy Sherpa Blanket
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Make their next movie night extra special with this cozy blanket that pays homage to their newly wedded status. This oversized blanket features a super soft mink finish on one side, while the flip side is a fluffy faux sherpa for extra warmth. Have their name and wedding date embroidered on the blanket for a meaningful touch.
11. Airbnb Gift Card
If they're away more than they're home, an Airbnb gift card is likely right up their alley when it comes to wedding gift ideas for your neighbors. Available in several denominations, this clever gift allows them to do exactly what they love: travel.
12. Wicker Picnic Basket
Give the happy couple the gift of many romantic picnics together when you choose this classic wicker picnic basket as a wedding gift for your neighbor. This generously sized basket comes with everything they'll need for a picnic, minus the food, of course. A lined interior and leatherette handles are nice touches that make this set feel just a bit elevated.
13. Personalized Cutting Board
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You don't need to know your neighbors well to know they'll adore this wood and marble cutting board that proudly displays their shared last name. This 13x9 rectangular board is laser engraved with their name, initials or even a special message of your choice. Medium-tone acacia wood pairs elegantly with a light gray marble for an elevated addition to their dinner table.
14. Crystal Wine Glasses
These angular wine glasses offer a touch of mid-century modern glam to the dinner table, making them a safe bet as a wedding gift for your neighbor. Crafted with break-resistant Tritan crystal, these beauties are sure to become a favorite at Bunco night and beyond.
15. Cake Serving Set
A sweet gift for neighbors you care about but don't know very well, this two-piece silver cake serving set features two intertwined hearts on the handle. It's the perfect symbol of their union, at a price point that's spot on for a neighbor's wedding gift.
16. Ring Dish
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Sometimes an extravagant gift isn't necessary or isn't in the budget. But this little ring dish, clocking in at under $20, is such a sweet wedding gift for your neighbors without breaking the bank. Wrap it along with a card with your wedding wishes and even some baked goods to congratulate them without spending too much.
17. Bath Towel Set
No one can refuse a bath towel refresh! That's why this six-piece set is one of our favorite wedding gift ideas for your neighbors. Choose from five classic colors for this super soft set of towels, hand towels and washcloths.
18. Crazy Comfy Sheets
Photo: Amazon
These amazing sheets are wildly popular on Amazon, with more than 370,000 reviews! That's because they're super soft and lightweight, rivaling top brands that charge ten times what you'll pay for these. At (way) under $50, they're the perfect price point for a neighbor wedding gift, and they come in an array of colors and neutrals, too.
19. Personalized Throw Pillow
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Whether or not you can see your neighbor's front porch from your own, this throw pillow would make a nice addition to their porch. Their names and wedding date are featured in black against a white background that'll blend with any front porch decor. It's a sweet, simple nod to their union that they're sure to enjoy for years to come.
20. Food Storage Set
When choosing a wedding gift idea for your neighbors, you may not have access to their registry. But we're guessing this food storage set will be a welcome gift whether it's on their registry or not! They'll receive six glass containers of various sizes, along with secure-fitting bamboo lids for safe storage of dry goods. There's nothing like a useful wedding gift!
