Bring on wedding season. Nothing beats sharing in such a special day,  but the stress of finding the perfect present is not so fun...

A Piece of Art
For the couple that seems to already be set up with everything they need, get them something different like a piece of art. This could be for the lounge room or the garden. You might even be talented enough to create something yourself, which means that much more. Just think carefully about the couple's taste to make sure you get something they'll love, not feel obliged to put up with! Price guide: Up to you.

Personalised Wine
You can give a gift that really commemorates their special day. There are many companies that can create a personalised label on a bottle of wine, bubbly or port. An easy sites to go through is www.celebrationwine.co.nz. All you have to do is provide a photo and a message, and they can help you with the design. Price guide: Around $50 - $70

Good Bed Linen
Look for something with a high thread count for that silky-soft feel to start their marriage on. With all the sales on all the time at places like Farmers, you can be sure to get yourself a good deal. If you're not sure what size their bed is then go bigger or include a gift card. In terms of colours keep it neutral, unless you know for a fact they love fucshia pink! Price guide: From around $100 upwards.

Cutlery
One of my married friends says that the nicest gifts are ones that are meant for special occasions: something used not everyday, but often enough to be special. Some nice cutlery definitely falls into that category and this is a gift that will always get used. Price guide: Complete sets cost in the hundreds, so go in with some friends. Alternatively you could get a set of nice servers for less.

A Good Glass Set
An elegant set of wine or cocktail glasses for special occasions is a good idea. Get something that they probably wouldn’t splash out on themselves and buy as many as you can afford to cover off future breakages. Price guide: For crystal glassware expect to pay from $16/piece.

Gardening Vouchers
Probably one to forget if wedded life is to occur in an apartment, but for those with a garden these are a useful gift especially if the couple are just in their first home and have big plans! The vouchers can be used for plants and garden accessories. And come to think of it, even the apartment-dwellers could use some nice house plants.  Price guide: up to you.

Stephanie Whyte