Wedding Morning Presents for Bride

Every gift is unique, but the one that would be closest to a new bride’s heart is a present from her bridegroom on their wedding day. If you are wondering what to give your wife on your wedding day or the morning after and looking for inspiration, you’ve landed on the right page. As we’ve said before, we are partial to jewellery as gifts, so we’ve curated the best-handcrafted jewellery you can give your bride. Browse our suggestions for jewellery as wedding gifts for your bride, from our curated designer collections selected from reputed brands in Europe and abroad. We know you will find the perfect wedding day present for the special woman who means a lot to you for the rest of your life.

• Does a husband give his wife a wedding gift?
• Why is jewellery the best wedding day gift?
• What are wedding morning gifts?
• What are the best wedding morning gift ideas for brides?

Does a husband give his wife a wedding gift?

A wedding day present from a husband to his new wife is an age-old tradition in many cultures worldwide. It has become a popular “optional tradition” for the bridegroom to give his bride something significant on their wedding day. Although customary, such a gift is not a “must”. And grooms put much thought into what would make an ideal gift for the woman who is to be his life-long partner.

Jewellery makes the best wedding gift

A wedding evokes feelings of love, joy, and excitement and is synonymous with romantic moments and beautiful traditions. How can you mark this day for your bride so she will always have a symbol of your love and commitment that also brings back fond memories of the first day of your life together as a couple? You can give her a beautiful, thoughtful gift that will stand the test of time.

Gifts of flowers and garments or an experience such as a luxury spa treatment or a honeymoon cruise are great gifts for your new bride. But if you are looking for something that will capture memories of her prized day and remain with her forever, jewellery is your best bet.

Wedding morning gifts

When should you give your bride's wedding gift?
You can give your bride a jewellery gift just before the wedding or at the reception/party after the ceremony to highlight your life together as husband and wife. You could also give her a jewellery gift on the morning after the wedding.

What are wedding morning gifts?
Traditionally, a wedding morning gift is a present from the man to his wife on their first morning together after the wedding. In medieval Anglo-Saxon times, a husband gave his wife a “morgen gifu”, which means “morning gift”, after their first night together. The morgen-gifu was land or other property, but often a piece of silver or gold jewellery set with precious gems. In Sweden, couples continue this giving and acceptance of morgen-gifu as a symbol of their loving beginning of married life.

The tradition continues; modern grooms-to-be are always looking for inspiring ideas for wedding morning gifts to give their brides. If you are soon to be married and want to buy beautiful and unique jewellery to gift your wife on the first morning after the wedding, we advise you to consider your options well in advance.

How to choose the perfect wedding day present?
To buy the perfect gift for your bride-to-be, you must be prepared with a few things.

Is there some jewellery she’s been wanting? Often, a woman might think of earrings, a bangle/bracelet, or a necklace that she would like to wear but for some reason has not bought any for herself. Now would be the perfect time to buy her something she has wanted for a while. And you get brownie points for noticing and fulfilling her secret wish.

What are her tastes in jewellery? Is she partial to earrings or rings, bangles or bracelets, pendants or necklaces? Does she likes gold jewellery, or would she prefer silver? Is she a woman who likes classical/vintage designs or sleek minimalistic lines? Would she like plain jewellery or something studded with gemstones?

How much do you want to spend? You might be shopping on a budget, or the sky might be the limit. Regardless, as long as you are clear about this, you can easily find the perfect wedding gift in our designer jewellery collections.

Designer wedding jewellery gifts

You can never go wrong with a jewellery gift for your bride on your wedding day. Jewellery is beautiful and long-lasting and, as a wedding gift, can be a store of fond memories for both of you on this important day of your lives. Women worldwide love jewellery, and a gift of designer jewellery on their wedding day will put a smile on their faces.

Jewellery wedding gifts in silver and gold

Your gift to your bride could be a delicate pair of earrings, an engraved bracelet, or a letter necklace. Browse our iconic collections for delightful choices in gold, silver, or plated jewellery that your bride will treasure for years to come so it becomes an heirloom that could be passed down and loved by future generations.

♦ If it is silver jewellery you are looking for, buy hallmarked silver jewellery like sterling silver that comes with the “925/SS” stamp.
♦ If you look at gold jewellery, you will find eye-catching pieces in yellow, white, and rose gold in purities ranging from 9k to 22k.
♦ For more affordable options, check out our 24k or 18k gold vermeil demi-fine jewellery collection.

Gemstone jewellery as wedding gifts

Gemstone jewellery is grand and luxurious and is bound to please your bride. Your choices range from breathtakingly beautiful pieces of jewellery set with precious gems such as ruby, emerald, and sapphire and semi-precious gemstones like topaz, garnet, onyx, or tourmalines.

Diamond and pearl jewellery are considered classic wedding jewellery; your bride would be delighted to receive a pair of emerald earrings, a rope of freshwater pearls, or a necklace with her initial zodiac sign or constellation set with diamonds.

Designer silver and zirconia jewellery are demi-fine pieces of “affordable luxury”. A tastefully designed and handcrafted sterling silver cuff bracelet plated with 18-karat gold and set with high-quality facet-cut white or coloured zirconia is just as desirable.

Jewellery styles for wedding gifts

Earrings make fine wedding gifts. How about a pair of sculptural 9k gold earrings in an organic setting with raw diamonds? Or a pair of dazzling diamond ear studs that match her engagement/wedding ring? Choose from our range of classic, handcrafted, and sculptural earrings in silver, gold, and rhodium- and gold-plated ear studs, ear cuffs, hoops, and huggies or threader and earring pendants in gorgeous designs and styles—the choices are vast and mesmerising.

Bangles and bracelets are excellent wedding gifts too. Buy your lady a stunning tennis bracelet set with diamonds in a choice of yellow, white, or rose gold, or a cuff bracelet with gems such as pearls, emeralds, sapphires, or opals. If you want something modern and off-beat, may we suggest a bracelet of colourful semi-precious beads or a beaded and braided bracelet comprising gemstone lock beads and highlighted with 18k gold and diamond accents?

A necklace is a lovely wedding gift for your bride. In our collections, you will see necklaces in many styles—short or long, with or without pendants, simple or elaborate, plain or gem-studded. Depending on her tastes, you could get her a silver, gold, or diamond-studded letter pendant/necklace; a zodiac necklace in gold with her Sun sign as a pendant; or a gold-plated or sterling silver chain with a flower pendant.

Browse and find the perfect one for your bride in silver or gold that is either plain or embellished with diamonds, pearls, or other gemstones. Steal your heart with a diamond necklace in a chic and edgy design, or go classic with a string of lustrous freshwater pearls or pretty semi-precious beads.

Off-beat yet special jewellery as wedding gifts

Are you looking for ideas for non-traditional wedding jewellery gifts to give your bride-to-be as a pre-wedding present? Or, do you want to give your new bride a wedding morning gift that is not run-of-the-mill but unique and interesting? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Jewellery as wedding day gifts need not be restricted to rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

Anklets: There is something very feminine, sensual, and charming about anklets. These are adjustable accessories that encircle your ankle in edgy as well as classic designs. They may be fine and delicate or heavy and chunky. They come in plain silver or gold variations and may be beaded, gold-plated, diamond-set, or gold-plated.

Brooches: have evolved over the years. Today, they are hot and happening and typically worn as ornamental fashion accessories. Our brooches with delicate floral or nature motifs and valuable diamond-embellished designs are a visual treat that your bride will cherish and love to wear.

Watches: A bangle-watch is a classic example of understated elegance and is a unique and functional gift that your bride may appreciate. Check out our small yet exclusive collection of swiss-made wristwatches in stainless steel with convex, double-curved sapphire crystal and curved mirror dials. We also have a variation set with brilliant white diamonds.

Jewellery boxes: Here is an option for a wedding gift that is practical, convenient, and superbly crafted. Our range of jewellery pouches and boxes are delightful creations in which your bride can store her valuable jewellery. From a convenient and portable travel pouch that she will love to carry her favourite jewellery in when she is at the spa or gym to zip-around raw silk boxes in pastel and jewel-toned shades, here you will also find jewellery boxes clad with ethically sourced leather in soft earthy hues that can be debossed with your bride’s monogram to make it a truly personalised gift.

As you browse our curated collections from some of the world’s most gifted designers, you will find plenty of choices to make your bride a memorable wedding day and wedding morning gift. We are e-mark certified to guarantee a secure and transparent online shopping experience. Since some of our jewellery takes a few weeks to deliver, we urge you to give yourself enough time to plan and buy the dream wedding day or wedding morning gift that will be treasured for many years.

We wish you Happy Wedding Shopping!