41 best gifts for couples to celebrate Christmas, moving in together, getting married, and everything in between
There are plenty of reasons why you might be searching for the best gifts for couples; Christmas is just one of them. Perhaps your favourite pair have just moved in together, and you're seeking some housewarming gifts, or maybe you're looking for wedding gifts for friends. Either way, you'll be wanting something that they can both enjoy together, and that fits the occasion well.
Having to think about what one person might like is a task in itself, so sometimes it's easier, far less daunting and much more affordable to buy one present for two people – especially if they're the type of couple who have everything. But even couple gifts are hard to come by. Below you'll find 41 couple gift ideas to help you find them something that they can both enjoy together, including unusual gifts for couples and luxury gifts. You/they can thank us later.
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Who wouldn’t want their home to feel as luxurious as a hotel? Gifting matching bathrobes will transform any couple’s bathroom into an instant spa treat.
A full-blown holiday may be too pricey, but nothing is stopping you from gifting them with a charming glamping getaway in the form of these experience vouchers. They'll be able to switch off and relax in countryside settings.
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Made from environmentally sustainable bamboo and available in six different shapes, this chopping board can be personalised with the couples' names and an additional line of text for a cute catchphrase or memorable date. It's a great gift for pairs who love a cheese board.
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These bistro-tiled coasters come monogrammed with every letter of the alphabet. Pick out your favourite couple's initials – a great way to add a bit of a cosmopolitan touch to a bedside table and claim your side of the bed!
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Celebrate your favourite couple this Valentine's Day with a bottle of bubbly courtesy of Fortnum & Mason. This special edition comes totally personalised, too. Cute!
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As Love Island has proved, nothing says ‘I love you’ more than making your significant other a coffee first thing in the morning. The perfect wedding present, these his and hers mugs are also dishwasher safe, so there’s no risk of disturbing marital bliss by arguing over who’s doing the washing up.
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Put a twist on game night with this personalised game that not only comes with engraved names on the board, but it also lets you play with your initials instead of the traditional noughts and crosses.
Treat the happy couple to a decent pair of oven gloves, and they'll love you forever, especially when said pair is from Le Creuset.
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Christmas is a time for bringing a bottle round to everyone's house you visit, so your favourite couple will love this gold-tone wine rack to store their haul in.
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Your favourite couple can snuggle up on the sofa wrapped in this cosy blanket. And thanks to the wool’s natural temperature-regulating benefits, they’ll be sure to stay nice and toasty on cold winter nights.
Whether it's birthday gifts, Christmas gifts or ‘just because’ gifts, shopping for someone who is married means you're basically shopping for their partner, too. Who doesn't love tea? They'll appreciate this luxe collection.
Stuck on what to buy your favourite couple for Christmas this year? Why not treat them to a day out together with this cream tea experience that covers over 400 venues? There are loads of other experiences you can purchase for them, too, from dinner for two to prosecco-fuelled lunches and even spa days. Shop more experience gifts here.
Capturing the smell of dates spent at a darkly-lit bar with spicy notes reminiscent of cigars, this candle sets the mood for a romantic night.
If they've just moved in together, they'll more than appreciate a new set of pots and pans. This four-piece collection from M&S is non-stick, too.
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Display a treasured memory in this wood and brass photo frame – the quickest and easiest way for couples who have just moved in together to put their stamp on their home.
There's nothing better than receiving a hamper full of yummy treats at Christmas, and this one from Selfridges has couples written all over it. Winter date nights in front of Netflix are sorted snack-wise – all they'll need is a couple of wine glasses.
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Whether they've just moved in together or not, they're sure to love you for this Jo Malone London reed diffuser. It'll scent more than just the room they place it in.
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Do the couple in question have a sweet tooth? Hotel Chocolat's Velvetiser is sure to be a hit – it even comes with two cocoa mugs.
What better way to celebrate their relationship than to document every milestone with a photo album? This one from Smythson will stay with them for life.
You could pick up a few nice plant pots from your local garden centre as your gift for a couple. And what to put in them? Well, this kitchen herb kit, of course!
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Rather than a usual gift under the Christmas tree this year, why not surprise your favourite couple with the trip of a lifetime aboard the British Pullman, a Belmond Train? We honestly can't think of anything we'd love more.
Know a couple of gin drinkers? Gift them a bottle of Lind & Lime gin from The Port of Leith Distillery, and you'll be their favourite person ever.
Are the couple in question mad about interior decorating? Give them a helping hand with their next DIY courtesy of this book.
It may not be a love fern (How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, anyone?) but trying to keep a plant alive is a great challenge for couples to attempt together. Save them the difficulties with this artificial orchid.
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For fun-loving couples, this poster comes with 100 date ideas, including 'go horse riding' and 'get a couples massage'. Once you’ve completed one, scratch the poster with the edge of a coin to reveal a cute illustration and keep track of your adventures.
In our opinion, every couple needs a Google Chromecast. You know when you're watching your favourite show on your phone and wish you could have it on a bigger screen? This nifty little tool allows you to do that, so you don't all need to crowd around one device anymore.
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For the minimalist couple, these candle holders will make a welcome gift. They're simple, chic, and will go down a treat in any pared-back home.
You can't go wrong with flowers, and these letterbox flowers from Bloom & Wild's subscription service don't require anyone to be home to receive them. Plus, the flowers arrive in buds so once arranged, your favourite couple can watch them bloom, just like their love.
Looking for a gift for a couple that they won't have thought of buying themselves? This double Champagne bucket is perfect for keeping anything from fizz to normal wine and beers cool.
Every couple will appreciate a new cookbook – it's hard to come up with meal ideas when just one person is eating, let alone two. Ottolenghi's Flavour is full of exciting recipes they will want to try again and again.
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Present them with the perfect excuse for a date night with this cast iron fondue set from Villeroy & Boch. It's less than £50 and, you never know, they might even invite you around to use it.
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For couples who are the perfect match, personalise this large wooden vintage-inspired matchbox with their initials and a significant date. With match strike paper on the side of the box, it’s as practical as it is pretty!
So crisp they'll feel like they're away on a constant spa break, this linen set is currently on offer starting from £22.70. Who says good bedding has to be expensive?
All couples need a game collection. Whether theirs is established or needs starting off, they will appreciate this poker set.
Need something quick but guaranteed to be a hit? Wrap up this box of yummy chocolates and gift it to a couple this year; they'll be eternally grateful (until there are fights over who has had more than their share).
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Give the gift of staying in touch to a couple this Christmas. Amazon's Echo Show 5 allows you to video call your nearest and dearest without using your phone.
Scrabble is one of those board games that'll never age. If you're shopping for a couple who enjoy an evening activity, treat them to this Art Deco version of the classic.
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Do they love going away for weekends but running out of ideas of where to stay? Unique Homestays have a whole range of gorgeous properties in various stunning locations for them to discover. Get them a gift card to get the ball rolling on their next trip.
If you can't decide what to get a couple this year, a voucher for their favourite restaurant is always a good idea. And who doesn't love The Ivy restaurants?
Bring some colour to their home with this Amsterdam Flower Market print. It varies in price depending on what size you pick, but they're bound to love whichever option you go for.
Do they make you do shots with them every time you go for a dinner party around theirs? Treat them to this ceramic shot glass and plate set to make the experience slightly more pleasurable.
After more gifting content? We've got best friend gifts this way, new job gifts over here, engagement gifts here and we’ve also rounded up the best anniversary gifts, too. If it's Christmas you're looking for specifically, check out our general Christmas gift ideas guide, long distance relationship gifts, cheap Christmas gifts, and stocking fillers.
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