First Christmas Married Gifts: Personalised Ideas for Newlyweds
The first Christmas after the wedding only happens once, which is exactly why a generic gift feels like a missed chance. Whether you are buying for your own husband or wife, or for a newlywed couple you know, a personalised gift with their names, their wedding year or the place it all started is something they will bring out every December.
First Christmas keepsake plaques
The obvious pick is the Our First Christmas as Mr & Mrs Heart Plaque (£13.95). It is a clear acrylic heart with "Our First Christmas as Mr & Mrs" wording, personalised with the couple's names and year, and decorated with gold wedding rings, "MR" and "MRS" stockings and champagne glasses. It is freestanding, so it goes straight on the mantelpiece.
For something softer, the Our First Christmas Heart Acrylic Plaque (£13.95) shows a watercolour teddy bear couple beside a Christmas tree, again with your names and year. If they have just moved in together as well, the Our First Christmas In Our New Home Arch Plaque (£13.95) marks both milestones with a snowy cottage scene.
Gifts that celebrate the wedding itself
The Married Heart Acrylic Plaque (£13.95) has a "MARRIED" heading with the couple's first names, shared surname and wedding date inside a teal floral and gold leaf border. It is not Christmas themed, so it stays out all year.
The Where It All Began Arch Plaque (£13.95) is personalised with your names, a special date and the location coordinates of where you met, got engaged or said "I do". If you had a first dance song, the A5 Acrylic Song Plaque adds your photo, song title, artist and an optional Spotify-style code. It is £12.99 on a wood base, or £19.98 with a USB-powered LED base with 7 lighting modes.
Tip: Check the wedding date and the spelling of the new surname before you order. Those are the details people notice first.
Matching hoodies for newlyweds
Christmas Day in matching hoodies is a tradition worth starting. The Embroidered Hubby / Wifey Hoodie has "Hubby" or "Wifey" embroidery with your initials on the left sleeve. The Soul/Mate Matching Hoodies feature matching "Soul Mate" embroidery in an 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester blend (280gsm). Both are £36.98 each in adult sizes.
For a quieter nod to the big day, the Roman Numeral Hoodie (£33.99 in adult sizes) has your chosen date embroidered in Roman numerals on the left breast. Our Roman numeral hoodie guide has more ideas for meaningful dates.
Tees and a sack for your first Christmas morning
The Personalised Mr and Mrs T-Shirt (£17.50, or £22.50 in the oversized fit) has "Mr" and "Mrs" designs with your chosen EST year, which works for the wedding year. And if you are hosting for the first time as a married couple, the Family Village Christmas Sack reads "Christmas at" above your new family name, from £9.50. See all the designs in our personalised Christmas sacks guide.
More ideas for couples
- Personalised Christmas gifts for couples
- Christmas gifts for your wife
- Christmas gifts for your husband
- His and hers matching hoodies
- Anniversary gifts by year
FAQs
What is a good gift for a couple's first Christmas married?
A keepsake they can bring out every year works best. The Our First Christmas as Mr & Mrs Heart Plaque is personalised with their names and year, and matching hoodies such as the Hubby / Wifey design are a good pick if they like to match.
How much are the first Christmas plaques?
Our First Christmas as Mr & Mrs, Our First Christmas heart and Our First Christmas In Our New Home plaques are all £13.95.
Can I add our wedding date?
Yes. The Married Heart Acrylic Plaque includes your wedding date, the Where It All Began plaque takes a special date and location coordinates, and the Roman Numeral Hoodie embroiders your chosen date.
Are the matching hoodies sold as a pair?
The Hubby / Wifey and Soul/Mate hoodies are priced per hoodie at £36.98 in adult sizes, so order one of each design for a matching set.
How fast is delivery?
Every gift is made to order. Order before 2pm Monday to Friday for free next-day delivery.
Every gift is personalised and hand-finished in the UK. Order before 2pm Monday to Friday for free next-day delivery.