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The best gifts for couples that they'll both enjoy

A lucky Lego set, personalized keepsakes and more gift ideas worthy of their love.

Gifting Editor
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Gifting for two can be tough — these thoughtful gifts will bring smiles to both their faces. (Getty) (Amanda Garrity/Yahoo)

People say that two is often better than one, but that doesn't exactly apply to gift-giving. Hear me out: It's tricky enough to come up with a present for a single person, but a joint gift for couples? Well, that's a unique challenge — er, opportunity. And if you think that it's impossible to find something that they'll both love, then this list of the best gifts for couples is here to prove otherwise.

As you work your way down this list, be mindful of their age and stage. Are they moving into their first place together? Get 'em started with elevated basics, like a ceramic popcorn bowl or a wooden cutting board engraved with one of their most cherished recipes. What about the couple of a zillion years who already has everything under the sun? Send them a Flytographer gift card, so they can get professional photos taken during their next vacay.

I'm just skimming the surface here — this list of gift ideas includes a mix of practical and personalized picks that the lovebirds will cherish for many years to come. And if they happen to be celebrating a big wedding anniversary, take a peek at our gift guides tailored to specific milestones, from the first year since they said "I do" to the 30th.

Best gifts for couples under $25

Candles are a safe (yet predictable) gift. And while I'm strongly against including candles in gift guides (for good reason), accessories like this trendy candle warmer have my stamp of approval. More than 30,000 Amazon shoppers have picked up this beauty in the last month, with one flame-tastic fan writing that it's like "a warm hug for your home" since it "melts jar candles evenly, so every drop of wax gets used and the scent fills my space beautifully."

It's all in the name: Chinese tradition says lucky bamboo plants are, well, lucky. While two stalks typically symbolize luck in love, three are said to bring longevity, wealth and happiness. This 325-piece Lego set will bring the happy couple blessings on blessings, especially since the life-like trio will last forever — no water or sunshine needed.

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Combine fashion and function with this kitchen favorite. They can leave this little tree on the countertop so they always have a trivet (or four) within reach. Yep, the wooden "branches" double as hot pads to protect counters and tables from anything coming straight outta the oven. 

Nothing tops watching the latest blockbuster from the comfort of your couch. Bring the theater experience to their living room by stashing a bunch of movie night essentials — popcorn kernels and candy, obviously— in this ceramic popcorn bowl. You can even pair it with a popcorn maker (like this version from Dash) if they don't have one already. 

Best gifts for couples under $50

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The greatest love stories often cross state lines. Maybe they moved closer to one of their families, or maybe they're building a home in a new state. This hand-sculpted stoneware spoon rest is a sweet gesture to honor any locale that is special to the couple in question.

Because they bring the party with them. Instead of letting their wine get warm on the journey over, they can stash the bottles in this insulated tote. It's designed to safely transport vino, but it can also be used to schlepp cheese, charcuterie and other chilled snacks from one place to another.

It all started with two, but now their love has grown into something even bigger. Handprint by handprint (pawprints, hooves and talons, too!), they can layer each member of their family to represent the incredible life that they've built together. 

A relationship as brew-tea-ful as theirs deserves to be celebrated. A custom tea blend is the perfect way to do so. Pick a base (chamomile, black tea, green tea or chai), then liven it up with up to three fruity, floral, earthy or spicy flavors. Here's the deal: They know their tastebuds best, so I'd suggest sending them a gift card and letting them make all the hard decisions (orange or peach? loose leaf or sachets?).

Best gifts for couples under $100

Making bread from scratch is a lot of work, which is why most of us would just opt for the store-bought stuff. But if they're the type to go homemade, then this terracotta warmer will ensure whatever they're serving has that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste (and smell). The stone can be popped into the oven for 10 to 20 minutes, then placed in the basket and filled with carb-y creations.

Here's one way to make sure your family's most cherished recipe stands the test of time. Track down the original copy — ya know, the one scribbled onto a napkin with a few spills and stains from over the years — and send a photo of it to this Etsy maker. They'll engrave it onto a maple, cherry or walnut cutting board exactly like the original. 

Brighten up their mornings with a quarterly java subscription. They'll get three bags of whole bean or ground coffee (their pick!) every three months, so they can switch between different blends from around the world. And if they're loyal to their Keurig or Nespresso machine, you can spring for pods, too. Prices vary depending on the coffee type — get six months of most varieties for $99. 

Maybe they just moved into their first house together. Or maybe they're already onto the second or third. Either way, turn a photo of the one that matters most into a hand-drawn print to remind them of their early days. Get this 10" x 12" print framed for an additional $36 or give it to them as-is.

Best gifts for couples over $100

The first dance was one for the books. Let them reflect back on that memorable moment with this personalized piece of sheet music. It includes the name of their special song, along with the artist who sang it, their wedding date and their names. It comes professionally framed in a 11" x 14" clear acrylic frame, so they can put it on display ASAP. 

Love is life's greatest adventure. That said, set the lovebirds up with a Tinggly voucher, so they can do something that's a bit out of the ordinary. Maybe it's a food tour in their own backyard or a high-flying experience in a whole different country. They can choose between 13,000 activities in over 100 countries. 

When it comes to hobbies, their interests are basically night and day. Talk about opposite attracts, huh? This smart bird feeder is an extra tweet way to give them something to do together. They can both get notifications whenever a bird makes a pitstop, then watch 'em on video with 8x magnification. 

They have tons of professional photos from their engagement and wedding day, but that's about it. Are they heading on a bucket list-worthy vacation soon? Then send them a Flytographer gift card, which they can redeem for a photo sesh in one of 350 cities worldwide. A $325 gift card will cover a 30-minute session, but spring for next level to get 35 photos in one or two locations ($425). 

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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