Original Wedding Gifts from Family: Elegant Ideas Beyond the Registry

Quick answer: if the registry is already complete or you want to add a personal touch, the gifts family members most appreciate are ones that last and are used every day: a silk bedding set for the new home (parents, grandparents), a pair of silk pillowcases (aunts, uncles, godparents), a piece of jewelry for the bride (mother, mother-in-law, grandmother) or a silk scarf (cousins, friends).

From parents and grandparents: a silk bedding set

In Italy the corredo — the household linen a family gives a new couple — is a tradition being rediscovered. The mulberry silk bedding set from the Laura Fabbri collection is the contemporary version of that gift: luxurious, intimate and used every night.

From aunts, uncles and godparents: silk pillowcases

A refined gift with a smaller budget: two 22 momme mulberry silk pillowcases, one for each spouse. Silk is gentle on skin and hair and turns the bedroom into an everyday luxury. For a complete gift, add the silk sleep masks, perfect for the honeymoon too.

From mother, mother-in-law or grandmother: a jewel for the bride

Giving the bride the jewel she will wear at the altar is a gesture that stays. Ideas range from a classic strand of pearls to moissanite in sterling silver 925, such as the heart pendant necklace. See also our guide to jewelry by neckline.

From cousins and friends: a silk scarf

A 90x90 pure silk scarf, Laura Fabbri Design is a gift the bride will take on her honeymoon and wear for years. Also lovely for the mother of the groom.

For the groom

A thought from the in-laws or siblings: a genuine leather pouch for the honeymoon or a silk accessory.

Practical tips

Items in the silk home line are made to order: check the delivery time shown on the product page and order a few weeks ahead. You can have the gift shipped straight to the couple by entering their address at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

What to give a couple beyond the wedding registry? Something that lasts and is used every day: silk linen for the new home, a jewel for the bride or a silk scarf.

What do the bride's parents traditionally give? Traditionally the household linen (the corredo) or the jewel the bride wears on the wedding day.

Are silk sheets a good wedding gift? Yes: they are a luxurious, personal gift that echoes the corredo tradition and is used every day.

Can I ship the gift directly to the couple? Yes, just enter their address when you order.