Wedding gifts: what original gift
should you offer ?

It’s a big day for the bride and groom and everyone hopes to surprise them with a personalised gift idea. But it’s not always easy to please and to think outside the box. Teritoria has come up with a few ideas for romantic and unusual wedding gifts.

The ideal wedding gift if you know the bride and groom

Teritoria offers original gift boxes for a romantic getaway in France or abroad, or a romantic dinner for two, to give the bride and groom a moment of intimacy and simple pleasures.

Offer a meal in a restaurant

Epicureans and fine gourmets will be seduced by the idea of enjoying dinner or lunch in a gourmet restaurant nestled in the heart of an enchanting setting, thanks to the ‘Our gourmet moment’ gift box. An ideal destination for a romantic getaway, the pretty seaside resort of Deauville immediately brings to mind the film Un homme et une Femme, a true ode to love.

Just a stone’s throw from the famous Normandy beach, Maximin Hellio ‘s restaurant offers diners a breath of sea air. His menu is rich in legacies handed down from his father Michel, who worked the kitchen at the family restaurant La Voile d’Or. One star in the Michelin Guide and three toques in the Gault et Millau Guide are testament to the chef’s culinary skills. His recipes are based on the catch of the day, with perfectly targeted personal touches.

A complete weekend in a charming establishment

After an unforgettable wedding, couples will want some time to themselves. Give them the gift of an unusual getaway to a charming destination with the ‘Our two nights out of time’ weekend box. This is the ideal gift for a moment of escape, giving the bride and groom time to discover a beautiful region and recharge their batteries in a bucolic setting. In Italy, the Great Lakes region appeals to travellers, with its hills and valleys, turquoise lakes and shores dotted with villas.

Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort is set in a subtropical park near Lugano. A haven of peace nestling on the water’s edge, the resort boasts an idyllic private beach where you can relax in complete privacy. The indoor and outdoor pools and wellness spa invite you to relax. For a cultural break, visit the Hermann Hesse museum and discover the Renaissance paintings in the Santa Maria des Anges church. Nature lovers will enjoy strolling along the panoramic trail, horse-riding or flying over Lake Como in a hot-air balloon.

Treat the newlyweds to a moment of wellness

The perfect gift to show your affection, the wellness gift pack gives couples the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing interlude in a charming spa hotel. Pleasant all year round, the Provencal region spreads its gentle way of life. On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in La Cadière-d’Azur, a picturesque village in the Bandol vineyards, lies one of the region’s finest addresses.

Hostellerie Bérard & Spa is a character establishment surrounded by fragrant gardens. Inspired by Roman thermal baths, the wellness area is transformed into a temple of voluptuousness, with its steam bath with essential oils, sauna and ice fountain, experience shower and relaxing pool. The bride and groom can also enjoy a signature body treatment to complete this moment of relaxation, before relaxing on the terrace with sea views.

What original wedding gift should you give if you don’t know the bride and groom personally?

If the bride and groom are not close friends, it’s tricky to give them an unusual gift. And traditional or useful gifts are not guaranteed to win them over. Beware of objects for the home, however noble they may be. Crystal glasses or silver teapots are not to everyone’s taste. Unusual ideas can also be a faux pas. Offering a large bottle of wine for a wedding to someone who is not a wine connoisseur, or a parachute jump to someone who is afraid of heights, can be embarrassing.

While it is possible to contribute to the honeymoon by slipping an envelope into the pot devised by the other guests, giving a Teritoria gift card is a nice way to show your appreciation. This personalised wedding gift will invite the newly-weds to start their married life with a romantic interlude, a gourmet dinner or an unforgettable getaway. These gift ideas can also be used for occasions other than weddings: for a wedding anniversary or Valentine’s Day.