This article contains affiliate links. We will earn a small commission on purchases made through one of these links but this never influences our experts’ opinions. Products are tested and independently reviewed on commercial initiatives.

Getting married soon? Love handmade crafts and homeware from independent artisans? You’re in luck.

Etsy has just launched a new wedding registry service in the UK that allows couples to request anything on the site, from trinkets and artwork to furnishings and garden essentials.

All you need to do is create your registry and start adding gifts. Guests can then search your list or access it via a link, ticking off an item if they’ve bought it.

While most department stores have their own similar services, you’re more likely to find something unique among the small businesses on Etsy.

That’s clearly what shoppers are looking for too, as the retailer has seen an 872% increase in searches for handmade gifts compared to last year.

The gifts newlyweds want have changed too. In years gone by it was less common for couples to cohabit before marriage, so they’d typically need essentials and appliances ahead of their first home.

Nowadays, they’ve often been living together for a while ahead of the wedding and have the basics down, which means it’s less about need and more about want.

Since there’s a lot worth wanting on Etsy, we’ve picked our favorite 20 pieces to add to your registry. Say ‘I do’ to these wedding gifts and get ready to beautify your marital abode.

Personalized Couple’s Date Idea Tokens

With a range of simple and inexpensive date ideas, this makes a cute gift that will be used long after the thank-you cards have been sent out. You can also add 10 blank tokens to be filled in with extra suggestions.

Buy for £23

Lou and Co Hearts Painted Candle Pair

We love Lou and Co’s beautiful painted candles – and the heart-print options are ideal for a wedding. The only problem is, they’re almost too pretty to light.

Buy for £15

Natalie Gaynor Designs Personalized Embroidery Hoop Art

These hand embroidered hoops make a beautiful addition to a newlywed home as well as a thoughtful keepsake to remember the special day. You can also work with Natalie Gaynor to pick a color palette that suits you.

Buy for £65

Grow Your Own Herbs Kit

Green-fingered grooms and brides will get everything they need to create a kitchen garden here. The kit includes three medium terracotta pots and saucers, six different types of seeds, identifier bamboo tags, fertilizer and just the right amount of compost soil to get growing.

Buy for £40

Cloud China Plate Set Of Four

For post-wedding dinner parties or displaying on the wall, these plates are simply stunning. Still sweeter, each plate has a different cloud, and the gold accents make the design pop.

Buy for £54.95

Watercolor Wedding Venue Sketch

Commemorate your big day with this hand-drawn picture by portrait artists in Devon. Send a photo of the wedding venue and personalize it with a message, then remember the magic whenever you see it.

Buy from £55

Lisa Angel Mini Candle Gift Set

Who doesn’t love candles, eh? This set features neroli, sea salt and pomegranate scents, and they’re small enough to dot around your home and make it smell incredible.

Buy for £35

Personalized Wooden Wedding Photo Frames

The minimalist engraving on this frame ensures that it’ll subtly fit into any decor style. You can have a printed photograph included, although we imagine you’ll need to wait until after the wedding pictures come through.

Buy for £27.75

Crystal Champagne Coupe Set of 2

Glassware is a must for any wedding registry, and what better than some saucers for your celebratory fizz? These vintage style coupes are elegant and timeless, and look great on a drinks trolley too.

Buy for £30

Quilted Retro Print Bedspread

With intricate detailing and a reversible pattern, this bedspread is both luxurious and functional. It’s handmade by skilled artisans in Bengal, made from 100% organic cotton and printed using vegetable dyes.

Buy for £149.99

Infused Olive Oil, Spices and Infused Sea Salt Set

Spice things up and stock up the cabinet with this set, which contains two infused oils, four herbal infused salts and four jars of hand-blended seasonings. There’s also a recipe book if you need a hand bringing them to life.

Buy for £46.99

The World Tarot Card Print

This is a beautiful image to start married life with, printed in Norfolk on A4 card. Now all you need to choose is the perfect frame to go with it.

Buy for £13

Hammock Hanging Chair

If you have a garden, a hammock chair is a great addition (although you can also hang them indoors). This one’s available in cream or gray – can’t you just imagine whiling away sunny days on it?

Buy for £62.99 (Was £69.99)

Charcuterie Pizza Platter Custom Engraved

Add your message and choose your font for a subtle engraving that symbolizes your marriage. It can be used as a grazing board, cheese board, or for serving pizza like a pro.

Buy for £26

Newlyweds Kit: Japanese Kintsugi Ceremony

Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, and this kit has everything you need to make your own gilded pot. It’s not just about your creation, though, the tradition and bonding of the ceremony is equally sacred. The description for the ceremony reads: ‘The Lovers create a one-of-a-kind gold bowl together, helping bring vows to life; a lasting reminder of the day two became one.’

Buy for £129.22

Ceramic Rectangle Decorative Flower Vase

You’ll probably have lots of flowers left over from the nuptials, so you’ll need somewhere to put them. This vase is completely unique as it’s handcrafted, boasting a high-quality glossy glaze and a drip-effect finish.

Buy for £26.99

Cocktail Making Kit and Drinks Gift Set

With 26 pieces in this kit, you and your new spouse will be well sorted for cocktail parties and soiree. The tools are of great quality, but we especially love the rotating holder that gives a Hollywood regency touch to a home bar.

Buy for £54.99

His and Hers Mugs

If you prefer tea to tipples, you might as well upgrade your couple crockery now you’re wed. There are a range of colors of these adorable mugs available, plus you can personalize them with your name to amp up the cheese factor.

Buy for £16.99

Linen Embroidered Table Mat Set of Four

Scalloping and gingham are both very on-trend right now, but these placemats are built to last. Not only are they pretty, they’re made of duck linen, which is a durable blend of cotton and polyester that boasts liquid repellent and stain repellent properties.

Buy for £60.02

Personalized Engraved Memory Box

All those photos and keepsakes from your wedding deserve a nice home, so a wooden memory box is a good idea for your registry. There are a range of laser-engraved patterns to choose from with this box, or you can go for a custom design to make it extra personal.

Buys from £34.02

Make sure to check back on Metro’s Lifestyle and Shopping pages for more of our top picks across fashion, beauty, skincare and beyond!

Do you have a story to share?

Get in touch by emailing [email protected].

MORE : Sofia Richie’s wedding nails: how to recreate her pared-back pearlescent bridal manicure

MORE : The best blue bridesmaid dresses to buy for 2023 weddings

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.