The summer months are here, with the long light hours to enjoy early mornings and late evenings. In this blog, I will share my five top gifts for summer weddings. I will give you links to purchase these on my website and explain why each gift will be perfect for the happy couple. As you consider the couple's lifestyle and preferences, you're not just choosing a gift, you're creating a special moment for them. Whether your couple loves to entertain or prefers to cook lovely meals for each other, I have various gifts to delight them. I also offer gift wrapping on all my products, adding a personal touch to your thoughtful gift.
Gift 1 – A Set of Two Wine Beakers
These hand-made pottery tumblers hold 175 ml of their favourite wine. This set of two Japandi-style coffee mugs are hand-made with coloured clay. Available in four unique colours: sandy beige, pale grey-blue, dark blue-grey, and earth brown. These hand-thrown pottery cups measure 7cm in height and 6 cm in width, which are perfect for grasping.
This set of two hand-thrown stoneware cups has a refined textural and tactile surface reminiscent of the peaceful British Landscape. Perfect for serving wine to their friends and family on warm summer nights. The restful colour of these pottery tumblers will enhance any table, whether in their dining room or lounge. These handmade tumblers are perfect as a gift for your entertaining couple.
Gift 2 –900 ml Countryside Pitcher
Hand-thrown with meticulous attention to detail, each Ceramic Stoneware Pitcher is a unique work of art. I am a skilled artisan who expertly shape the stoneware clay in my quirky studio, creating a distinct silhouette that is both visually appealing and ergonomic. The jug’s gentle contour of the handle is well-balanced with the simple form of the piece's body.
This 900 ml ceramic stoneware countryside-inspired pitcher features a refined textural surface that adds depth and character to enhance its aesthetic appeal. The play of light and shadows on the pitcher's handcrafted texture evokes the natural textures found in the countryside, creating a tactile experience that is as pleasing to touch as it is to behold.
With a 900 ml capacity, this jug is perfect for a newly married couple to serve their favourite beverages- homemade lemonade or infused water- at any planned gathering. It is a beautiful gift for a couple setting up their first home together who loves handmade products and the joy of entertaining.
Gift 3 – Two Pasta Bowls in Pale Blue Grey and Dark Grey Blue
These pasta bowl are hand-made with oxide-coloured clay in a Japandi-style they are sold separately but buying two together either in Pale Blue Grey and Dark Grey-Blue or Dark Grey-Blue and Sandy Beige would make a wonderful starter present for a new couple. These large bowls are suitable for serving a small salad or potato dish. These hand-thrown pottery bowls have a glazed interior leaving the exterior naked.
These pasta bowl are perfect for their summer barbeque, whether serving a collection of different salads or pasta dishes. Restful sandy shores inspire the textural and tactile surface of the naked clay bowl. The peaceful British landscape inspires the colours.
These bowls are perfect for a newly wedded couple who love to cook for each other and would give them the perfect serving vessel for any carefully crafted meal.
Gift 4 – A Set of Four 300 ml Coffee or Tea Cups in my Four Unique Colours
These coffee mugs are hand-made with oxide-coloured clay in a Japandi-style and are sold separately. However, a set of four cups in my four unique colours would make a wonerful present for a newly wedded couple who are starting their lives together. The complimentary coloured clay handles are designed to allow all hand sizes to enjoy. Available in four unique colours, including dark blue-grey. These hand-thrown pottery cups have a refined, tactile surface contrasting the glazed interior.
These handmade ceramic tea cup are perfect for their afternoon tea gathering. The restful colours inspired by the British landscape and the refined, tactile surface reminds you of walks on sandy stone beaches, reminding the guests of peaceful moments.
These mugs are perfect gift for your meditative tea or coffee-loving couple who want to be able to entertain friends and family in their new home.
Gift 5 – Wine and Water Set
My Water or Wine-drinking set is my favourite gift set, which I discuss in my blog, The Creation of the Water and Wine Set. This collection has been developed over five years. Each piece is hand-made with oxide-coloured clay in a Japandi style. The set includes my large ceramic jug and six popular wine beakers. Available in my three unique colours: dark blue-grey, pale grey-blue and sandy beige. This hand-thrown pottery gift set has beautiful natural hues and a refined textural and tactile surface, which the British Landscape inspires.
This gift set is perfect for a young couple starting their lives together; this unique set will be treasured throughout the year for serving stimulating beverages such as homemade lemonade, infused water, or their favourite wine during summer gatherings or intimate winter dinners.
Here, I've put a lot of thought into selecting five handmade wedding gifts, each a testament to my high standards of craftsmanship and aesthetics. I've considered different lifestyles and preferences, hoping to provide you with the perfect gift for your beloved couple. I trust that my thoughtful recommendations will help you make a choice that will be cherished by the couple.
Posted by Karen Dawn Curtis on July 11th 2024