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It’s wedding season, and while I am sure you love going to weddings of people you know and love as much as I do, sometimes we just can’t afford to purchase an expensive item off the couples’ wedding registry. While I would never advocate for being “cheap” when it comes to giving gifts, the truth is you can give meaningful and thoughtful gifts without spending a lot of money. What matters to the recipient is that you thought of them when choosing the gift. Here are more than 20 meaningful wedding gifts for under $20. If one of these jumps out to you and your budget is more than $20, add on a gift card to their favorite coffee shop, ice cream place, or restaurant so they can have a free date night!
Meaningful Wedding Gifts for Under $20
Couples can leave these for each other to provide encouragement in the early months of marriage.
This wooden cross can be customized with the couples’ new last name.
Journals like this can help spark connection and also serve as a memory keeper in years to come.
This is one of my favorite marriage books, and it is a great read for couples who have been married any length of time.
Couples will need places to put their wedding rings if they take them off, and a vintage trinket bowl is a unique gift that they can use for years. You could also potentially find one of these at a thrift store or yard sale!
The Ultimate Date Night Game (Amazon)
A game like this is a great gift for couples to start out having fun and getting to know each other better on date night.
known project question book (The Known Project)
The Known Project has published many different little books of questions, and their marriage one is a gift we often give at weddings.
If you know a hymn or song that the couple is going to have at their wedding, you can order a custom print. Print it yourself and get an inexpensive frame.
A new home means a new kitchen, and whether they are experienced cooks or not, they can use this to keep track of their new favorite recipes they make together.
We received this cookbook when we got married, and we have used it ever since!
Find a matching oven mitt set with a cute print that they can use in their new kitchen.
Personalized charcuterie board
Anything personalized feels extra special, and they could use this mini charcuterie board for entertaining.
If they like coffee, gift them a large bag of their favorite coffee brand.
A waterproof picnic blanket is a great gift for outdoorsy couples!
This coffee mug set would be great for them to use or even to display as decor.
If they are tea drinkers, gift them a tea sampler they can try out together.
Personalized throw pillow cover
A personalized pillow cover will let them remember their special day for years to come.
Most couples ask for lots of practical things on their registry, but they may not feel like they can ask for more decorative things. We received a beautiful casserole dish as a wedding gift that we never would have thought to ask for but that became a prized possession.
Personalized wedding photo frame
This custom frame will let them display their favorite picture.
Even if their wedding isn’t around Christmas, they’ll love pulling out this ornament year after year.
This is a fun and unique way for them to express their love for each other even when apart!
Commemorate their special day with a customized wall print.
Do you have any other ideas for meaningful wedding gifts for under $20? Let us know in the comments!
For more frugal wedding inspiration: Our first frugal wedding: 13 things we did to save money
