20 Beach-inspired Gift Ideas for a Tropical Destination Wedding

By Dobrina Zhekova

May 03, 2017

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It can’t be merely a coincidence that beach season and peak wedding season happen at the same time of year. For ocean-obsessed couples, there’s no better (or more romantic) way to say, “I do,” than with their toes in the warm sand and the surf in the background.

And for those of us attending, an invitation to a tropical destination wedding equals an excuse to pack up and head to the coast for a weekend full of fun with friends and family.

When it comes to choosing a thoughtful gift for the soon-to-be-wed, the more practical, the better. Think functional items that they can use during their travels such as a BBQ-kit-slash-cooler-bag for camping on the beach, a warm nautical-themed throw, or a travel-friendly game set.

Of course, you can always go in a more classic direction and opt for home décor items that will remind them of the sea and the day they got hitched. And in recent years, there has been a trend towards gifting couples with experiences rather than things, swapping a spatula set for a cruise gift card or a certificate for a sailing or scuba diving lesson.

We rounded up 20 creative gifts that any coast-bound brides and grooms-to-be would be excited to receive.

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Linum Home Textiles Sea Waves Turkish Pestemal Towel

Credit: Courtesy of Nordstrom

This handwoven, fast-drying Turkish towel can also serve as a picnic blanket.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $39

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Personalized Pushpin Map

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Personalized with the couple’s names and wedding date, this pushpin map will be an exciting reminder of all the beautiful beaches they’ve left footprints on together.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, $149

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Mojito Molecular Mixology Kit

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A mojito DIY kit with a (molecular) twist? Sounds like fun to us! No science background needed.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, $30

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Two Palms Art Bazaar Wall Art

Credit: Courtesy of ahalife.com

This beautiful piece of art is purposefully circular — it’s meant to resemble a ship window, and remind its owners of the ocean.

To buy: ahalife.com, from $299

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Hammock Chair

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This hammock chair will bring island vibes back to the couple’s home long after they return from their honeymoon.

To buy: etsy.com, from $254

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Studio Nico Travel Backgammon & Checkers Game Bag Set

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This portable game set will unfold into fun on the beach or while camping.

To buy: ahalife.com, $60

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GoPro Hero4 Waterproof Camera

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Help them capture the best moments of their newly wedded life both above and under the water with this GoPro camera.

To buy: amazon.com, $329

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Faherty Adirondack Blanket

Credit: Courtesy of Spring

A lightweight cotton blanket is perfect for breezy summer nights spent on the beach.

To buy: shopspring.com, $128

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BBQ Kit Cooler

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This bag holds everything they’ll need for a beach barbecue: a cutting board, stainless steel grilling tools, and, of course, space for up to 46 cans of beer.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, $100

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Cruise Direct Gift Card

Credit: Courtesy Norwegian Cruise Line

Their honeymoon doesn’t have to end, right? Whether they’d like to cruise their way through Europe or the Caribbean, Cruise Direct offers deals on every destination they might dream of.

To buy: cruisedirect.com, from $50