This gift guide from Kristin Joy at the Bridentity Crisis blog is guaranteed to please, especially when paired with a Havenly gift card!
Spending your first holiday together as newlyweds can be tough. Between traveling to see loved ones, juggling families with separate celebrations, and trying to build new traditions for the two of you, it can make anyone feel a bit like The Grinch. But fortunately there is a way to survive “the most wonderful time of the year” with a smile on your face. Here’s my list of essential items that will help every couple ease stress, have fun, and enjoy their first holiday season together. Bring on the gifts!
Games
It may sound cheesy, but once you actually sit down with a your new family members, you’ll learn why games bring people together .
Cozy & Entertained
These take-anywhere comfort items will make you feel snug wherever the holidays take you, because it’s not always easy feeling comfortable away from home.
Faux Fur Seal Ombre Throw – $99
Champagne, Glasses, and Book
Nothing says holidays like a glass full of bubbles! Plus, the glasses and book make great gifts to leave behind or send home with your guests. +1 for the newlyweds!
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label – $56.99
Champagne Bubbles Highball Glasses – $64
Champagne Cocktails: 50 Cork-Popping Concoctions and Scintillating Sparklers – $12.95
Plush Robes & Aromatherapy Bath Essentials
Baths aren’t just for kids, especially after a long day of holiday celebrating. Afterwards, wrap yourselves in something cozy.
Bathrobes For Him And Her – $54
Scented Candle
Nothing has the ability to change your mood quite the smell of something pleasant. Think about it: has anyone been able to stay mad after walking into a room with freshly baked cookies? Add a holiday scented candle to your house and you’ll instantly inspire the holiday spirit in anyone that visits!
Voluspa Maison Holiday Sugar Plum Candle – $35
Give The Gift Of Home
When the holidays have passed, leaving you with warm memories of home gatherings and harrowing tales of airport fiascos, you’ll cherish the opportunity to refresh your personal space.
Holiday Gift Card – $79 – $199
Kristin Joy is the founder and editor of Bridentity Crisis, a humorous and helpful blog for brides on how to navigate wedding stress while staying true to yourself. On her blog, you’ll find stories from real brides and wedding-day advice with answers to questions like “How do I fire my Wedding Planner?”