What should you get as a wedding gift?

The most reliable option is to choose something from the couple's gift list or registry. This ensures they receive items they have picked out and will use. If they have not set up a list, money is a perfectly acceptable and increasingly common gift. Many couples now prefer cash or a contribution towards their honeymoon, a home deposit or a big ticket experience.

If you would rather give a physical present, choose something practical or sentimental that fits their life stage. Think about their home, their hobbies or the next chapter they are starting together. A well-chosen item from a high street store is fine if you cannot find their list.

Whatever you choose, include a card with a personal message. It is the note that often means the most to them long after the gift has been used.