Whether you’re looking for a shower gift or wedding present, you don’t always need a gift registry to find something thoughtful, useful and perfectly suited to the bride and groom. Instead, let their personalities be your guide. Find what they like to do and we’ll help you find a gift that’s just their type.

Perfect hosts & entertainers

They live to entertain so help them celebrate with unique barware and serving pieces they’ll use again and again.

• Handy party accessories like a chip & dip set; a serving tray piled with bottle stoppers, wine charms, and coasters; or a cocktail shaker and bartending tools

• Wine lovers might appreciate a decanter with matching glassware or a bottle of their favorite wrapped inside a wine chiller

• Tasting Party™ sets for fun, easy entertaining

Tailgaters, picnickers & the outdoorsy types

Give a gift that can take them from the big game to barbecues to the patio.

• Fill a large tray with shatterproof dinnerware and margarita glasses

• Perfect for summer: patio and garden accessories like glass lanterns, an outdoor clock or planters

• Picnic basket or wine carrier

Foodies & gourmets

This couple loves to cook, loves to try new dishes and, lucky for you, loves to receive gifts that make their kitchen a little more interesting.

• Use a huge serving bowl or ceramic baker as your gift basket and fill it with hand-painted measuring cups or salt-and-pepper set

• Novel but practical gadgets and silicone spatulas can be packaged inside a utensil holder

• Canister sets, cookie jars or even wine racks are always a welcome gift for couples with minimal kitchen storage space

Can't-miss gifts

Classic gift ideas for any couple decorating their first home together

• Small, ornate frames or a larger, hand-carved wall frame

• Teapot set with antiqued tray

• A one-of-a-kind vase

• Candleholders to mix and match

• Beaded table runner with coordinating napkins and napkin rings

• A welcome mat or small, bright rug for doorways

For really, really, really good friends

When the bride and groom are close pals of yours—and you’re invited to a shower, another shower and then the wedding—why not have some fun with a one-of-a-kind gift? At the very least, these will get conversation started at the shower.

• Two words: big giraffe. Or any special sculpture that reflects their favorite hobby or love of travel

• Two more words: glass head. Made of recycled glass, it means the newlyweds always have a place to hang their hat.

Super shoppers

They know exactly what they want and they enjoy choosing it themselves. For this couple, the answer is simple: a Pier 1 Gift Card. It’s available in any amount from $5-$1,000. And with over 1,000 stores across the country, you know it will be easy for them to find the perfect gift.