21 Creative Wedding Gifts That Aren't Just Money

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Weddings are never just a day — they're a season. From the engagement party to thebridal shower to finding the perfect guest dress, you are committed to a season of laughter, parties, toasts, and a whole lot of fun. To celebrate the lovely duo, the wedding gift has to be personal, functional, and within your budget. We got you. Here are 21 gifts that will stand out for the couple who has everything, in every price range. Enjoy giving this wedding season a little something special.

The Adventure Challenge, Couples Edition ($158 on sale, orig. $205)

Kick off their nuptials with this adventure kit for couples. It includes 50 scratch-off dates and a cool camera to record the fun. Surprise dates are designed to help the couple grow in their relationship through unforgettable adventures and experiences, from cooking an apple pie while blindfolded to recreating their grandparents' very first date to painting a masterpiece together… the romance, hilarity and joy will unfold naturally.

Minted Custom Map Filled Foil Art ($158+)

Celebrate a favorite place of theirs with a custom map print — perhaps where they're getting married, where they met, or where they got engaged. Simply provide the address and Minted will create a custom art print for the happy couple. It's available in foil-pressed, letter-pressed, or in standard printing in a variety of vibrant colors.

Radiant Cut Drinking Glasses ($13/four)

Made in Portugal, this glassware has stunning details that make any drink feel decadent. Add bottle delivery with Sauceyso they can enjoy their favorite spirits at home.

Assorted Modern Acrylic Frames ($35+)

Give them a reason to print out their favorite travel photos with these wall-mounted frames fastened with polished brass screws.

Artifact Uprising Wedding Photo Book ($82+)

Honor their big day with this modern wedding photo album that they'll want to always keep on display. Gift cards available.

The Always Pan ($145)

For the couple who loves to cook together, this is the only pan they'll ever need. A Brit + Co fave, the Always Pan does it all: it's a fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, and nonstick pan all in one and comes with a wooden spatula and handy spoon rest.

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As a memento of their wedding day, gift these personalized marble/mango wood coasters with their names and wedding year. They're a great go-to gift or accessory gift for friends who love to entertain.

Plants By Greendigs ($35)

Send them a plant to spruce up their new together home. Greendigs shares the story behind the plant, like the Pilea shown here, which is native to southern China and brings peaceful, positive vibes to any room. It is known as the “Money plant,” the “UFO plant,” and the “Friendship plant” — take your pick of which message to send. It's also low-maintenance for the win!

Purple Harmony Pillow ($143 on sale, orig. $179)

Couples who sleep well together... must be more likely to stay together, right? Well, here's the pillow that can help. It's like a mattress for your head with a supportive, cooling experience that never falls, um, flat.

Parachute Cloud Cotton Unisex Robe ($109)

Matching robes couldn't be any cuter and this super comfy one made in Turkish cotton comes in a slew of colors to match their tastes. They can lounge all they want in post-wedding bliss. Side pockets included!

Tushy Classic 3.0 Affordable Bidet ($99)

Now hear us out: For the couple who cares about the planet, this bidet will save them tons of money on TP. Plus, it's an experience they can both enjoy. It's easy to install (just under 10 mins) with a self-cleaning nozzle and fits most toilets. It looks good too without having to swap out your traditional toilet — at an affordable price!

Soothe At-Home Wellness Services ($89+)

Soothe connects you with local massage, skincare, hair, and beauty service pros. Gift the happy couple a massage at home, or whatever treat will inspire rest and relaxation.

Airbnb Gift Card ($50+)

For the couple who loves travel, adventure, and design, this is the perfect gift. Airbnb offers a design series (stay in homes that have been featured in magazines or have some kind of design cred). This modern retreat, for example, was featured in Dwell magazine and is just five minutes from Volcano National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii. ($450/night)

Hayes Pasta Bowls, ($56/set of 4)

For the many nights of delicious pasta they will share (visions of Lady & The Tramp come to mind), this stoneware collection is the perfect serving size for all the pasta with a matte finish that feels modern and minimalist.

The Newlywed Table ($30)

I knew a couple who would split the week — he would cook three nights, she would cook three nights, and on the seventh night they would have a takeout picnic in the living room (or eat out). So cute! This could be a fun challenge for their newlywed life with a host of perfect-for-two recipes.

Food52 x Dansk Købenstyle Casserole ($95+)

Here's a vintage find that home cooks love — and it comes in a bunch of fun colors, like this bright yellow. The triple-enameled carbon steel can evenly cook any soup, stew, or ragù, and it's so pretty the lid even doubles as a trivet. It's oven-, stovetop-, and freezer safe.

Public Goods Glass Infuser Pitcher ($50)

Perfect for hot and cold drinks, this glass infuser pitcher can be used for everything from a morning cold brew to hot tea to fruit-infused water. Heck, we'll take one too please!

Shinola Runwell Jumbo Steak Knives ($99/set of 4)

You're married — now it's time to get serious about knives. We love this elegant yet rugged dinner set for cutting into a juicy steak. Each handle is made of a different type of wood — ash, beech, oak or walnut — and is accented by copper rivets. The set is built by design-forward Detroit-based Shinola and comes in a beautiful leather case.

Tovala Oven ($99 on sale, orig. $299)

Part oven, part personal chef, the wifi-connected Tovala Smart Oven uses heat and steam to cook Tovala-prepared meals (like a meal subscription) or your own in minutes. It's a great way to keep your actual oven off for the summer!

Home Chef Meal Kit ($7/meal)

Giving them more time to spend with each other, this weekly recipe subscription for all skill levels and dietary preferences means there's always something new and exciting to cook. No need to grocery shop or find a recipe. Done and done!

The Sip ($177/3 boxes)

Keep the celebration going with a subscription to The Sip. Newlyweds will receive three high-end Champagnes by the glass plus an exclusive Sip gift every other month. Cheers!

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Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco are engaged — and the best part of the whole celebration has been seeing the reactions. Taylor Swift has made an official request to be flower girl, while Hailey Bieber showed some surprising love for the couple on Instagram. But Selena's reactions have been the sweetest of all. We've already seen some photos of a very-excited Selena from the night Benny proposed, but the producer just posted a couple of videos that will totally change how you look at the engagement.

Keep scrolling to see all the details on Selena Gomez's engagement ring — and Benny Blanco's proposal surprise!

Selena Gomez actually sang about her future engagement ring in 2015.

Benny Blanco shared a video of Sel after the proposal as they cheers two glasses of champagne, and Selena Gomez's engagement ring is on full display! I'm also obsessed with the fur coat she wore to the date — it's the perfect shade of bridal white.

The marquise diamond is the perfect cut for Selena because it's both classy and modern but it's also unexpected and romantic all in one. And fans are calling out how Selena sang about marquise diamonds in 2015's "Good For You," so she basically manifested her ring and didn't even know it.

How many carats is Selena Gomez's engagement ring?

Selena Gomez's engagement is estimated to be around four carats, according to Julia Hackman Chafé, a jewelry content creator and gemstone wholesaler (via TODAY). The larger marquise diamond is set on a chunky gold band made up of smaller .25 carat stones. Gorgeous! And if you're wondering how much is Selena Gomez's ring? “The diamond itself, if Benny chose a high-quality diamond, is probably around $75,000 and up,” Chafé said.

Benny Blanco also revealed his proposal to Selena wasn't your average picnic.

Benny also posted a behind-the-scenes look at his Taco Bell proposal picnic, and revealed the proposal took place on a soundstage! Talk about a real-life romantic movie moment. Ever since he popped the question, Selena's been "glowing," and these new videos and all the photos are totally proving it.

“They’re so supportive of each other,” a source told Peopleafter the couple got engaged. “He wants the best for her and she wants the best for him. They’re perfect together. They really are.” I just love love.

Did you know Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's proposal was in a soundstage?! I literally had no idea, but I love that Benny was able to make it perfect. Check out our weekend email newsletter for more pop culture & celebrity news!

Christmas has come early for two reasons: Carpool Karaoke is back — and so is Lady Gaga! Wondering what they have in common? Everything!

The 2010's sensation gave us amazing celebrity appearances with James Corden as driver extraordinaire, and stars like Harry Styles, Katy Perry, and Selena Gomez. Lady Gaga joined the carpool in 2016 — with over 88 million views on Youtube — singing songs like "Million Reasons" and "Bad Romance" to her heart's content.

Finally, the pop star — and the show itself, TBH — made a return this week! And more than that? Lady Gaga even debuted her new Christmas song. I've already played it multiple times, so I know it's about to top my most-played Christmas songs. Excited? Here's everything you need to know about the surprise song drop, the return of Carpool Karaoke, and more!

See how Carpool Karaoke gave us the biggest surprise of 2024 — a new Lady Gaga Christmas song!

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In an unexpected trailer for A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, Zane Lowe can be seen accepting a phone call from the one and only James Corden who has a huge favor to ask. The first passenger Lowe picks up is the "Bad Romance" songstress herself — followed by Chappelle Roan and Dua Lipa's own individual appearances.

The car's decked out in green wreaths and festive red bows which adds to the Christmas spirit as everyone sings along to famous holiday songs. Lady Gaga can also be heard singing "Christmas Tree" which has fans in the trailer's comment section besides themselves with glee!

According to Deadline, the special premiered on Apple TV+ December 15, so it's not too late to watch it if you're just as excited as we are. But that's not all!

The outlet also reported Lady Gaga and Lowe released a new version of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" on all streaming music platforms! This means you get to hear the pop star give the nostalgic song a punk rock vibe that's now stuck in our heads.

If Lady Gaga tells us not to pout or cry, we're going to listen! (And sing along while we're at it 😉)

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Congratulations are in order for Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco — they're engaged! The couple have been romantically linked since 2023 (although they collaborated on 2019's "I Can't Get Enough"), and on December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez confirmed they were getting married. TLDR; Selena's getting her "love on"!! This is one wedding I know is going to look gorgeous and I, for one, can't wait to see Selena Gomez's wedding dress. I'm smiling just thinking about it!

Here's everything you need to know about Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez's engagement — including Selena Gomez's ring! See their adorable pictures below.

Selena Gomez is engaged! And she's all smiles in the announcement.

Selena Gomez posted four photos to Instagram celebrating her engagement to Benny Blanco, and captioned the post (which begins with a close-up of her amazing engagement ring), "forever begins now.." The post also includes a photo of Selena wearing a fur coat and jeans during a picnic, an overjoyed selfie, and a shot of Benny with his arms around her.

Of course, friends and fans flooded the comments with congratulations, led by Benny himself. "hey wait… that’s my wife," he said. "yes I will be the flower girl," Taylor Swift commented.

Nina Dobrev (who recently got engaged herself to Shaun White) commented with plenty of emojis, saying, "YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍‼️" while Selena's official Rare Beauty account commented, "CONGRATULATIONS 🥹💍 so happy for you two!!"

While we won't know details about Selena Gomez's wedding for quite some time (if she chooses to share them), we do know one thing: she's keeping her last name. "I’m not changing my name no matter what,” she said in a September interview with Vanity Fair. “I am Selena Gomez. That’s it.”

The "Lose You To Love Me" singer added that she's "never been loved this way," and called Benny "a complete light in my life" before adding that "he’s my best friend [and] I love telling him everything.”

The internet (and the paparazzi) have focused on Selena's relationships since she began dating Justin Bieber in 2010. Despite the intense scrutiny, the actress has found ways to both speak honestly about her desire for relationships (like in 2020's "Boyfriend") and have fun with her singleness too (like with 2023's "Single Soon").

Selena went viral in June of 2023 when she sat on a field watching a soccer game and called to the players to let them know she was single at the time. "I'm just a little high maintenance but I'll love you so much," she said. Looks like you don't have to sit on any more soccer fields Selena!

We're sending Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco so much love ahead of their big day! Check out Hailee Steinfeld & Josh Allen's gorgeous engagement photos for even more butterflies ;).

I knew beauty trends were officially headed in a different direction when latte makeup dominated social media last year. Everything about it gave the appearance of soft features, making this millennial appreciate the ‘no makeup’ look more and more. And while I'm working on staying up-to-date on all the latest makeup trends, it also reminded me there are outdated trends that unintentionally age people...and definitelyneedto go.

Wanna look younger and more on-trend, too? From super metallic eyeshadow to contour that dominates your face, here are the 8 outdate makeup trends to leave in the early ‘90s to mid-2000s.

The 8 outdated makeup trends you need to stop ASAP!

1. Full Coverage Foundation

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There was a time where wearing full-coverage foundation was all the rage. From drugstore to high-end brands, it seems like they were consistently shoved in consumers’ faces to help us achieve a ‘full beat’ without sitting in a makeup artist’s chair. Also, those of us with dark spots or hyperpigmentation may have relied on them when we were in the thick of our skincare woes.

But these days, wearing too much foundation isn’t as popular as natural and skincare makeup are prioritized. If anything, more people are interested in wearing light-to-medium coverage foundation, skin tints, or tinted moisturizers.

2. Too Much Concealer

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It wasn’t until I watched this video by makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes that I realized some of us have been too heavy-handed with our concealers. There’s no reason we should be slapping products under the thinnest parts of our face, but we didn’t know any better!

Now that you know you can still get the desired effect with a minimal amount of concealer, don’t revert back to painting your under eyes!

3. 'Baking' Your Setting Powder

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Before you throw away your setting powders, step away from your makeup drawer and have a sit-down chat with me. There isn’t anything wrong with applying them to your face to help ‘set’ your foundation and concealer. However, spending over 10 minutes ‘baking’ your powder (AKA letting it sit untouched) doesn’t work for everyone.

It can lead to creased makeup which can derail your look, plus it’s a pain to correct when you’re halfway through your routine!

4. Overlining Lips

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I love a good lip liner, especially if it mirrors my favorite ‘90s makeup look. But, there’s such a thing as overdoing it. The key to lining your lips is following the natural flow of them. Going out of your way to draw above and under your lips’ lines comes off as comical and exaggerated. If anything, use a lip plumping gloss to help your lips look fuller.

5. Overtweezing Your Eyebrows

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I don’t even have the words for this outdated makeup look besides wanting to say “no” 20 times in a row. But, I’ll bite and say why this shouldn’t be on your 2025 beauty moodboard.

Some people naturally have thinner eyebrows which is A-okay! However, purposely tweezing your eyebrows to smithereens is cringey. If you truly want to wear this look, here’s what you can do instead of tweezing:

  • Create a faux bleached look by applying a skin tone colored setting powder all over your brows.
  • Once they’ve ‘disappeared,’ take an eyebrow pencil or eyeliner to draw a thin line over them.

I’m…wondering what the ramifications of telling you how to do this will be, but only use go for this look if it’s a part of a themed party…like Halloween.

6. Exaggerated Highlighter On Cheeks

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The shimmery look is in since it’s winter, but please don’t make it look like you dipped your cheeks into a vat of glitter. You can lightly dust highlighter onto your cheeks for a more natural glow that flows with the rest of your look. Otherwise you’ll look like a walking disco ball which could be the opposite of what you were going for.

7. Heavy Contour Or Bronzer

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I know the ‘sculpted’ look is popular, but too much contour or bronzer can overpower the rest of your makeup and face. While it’s not impossible to fix if you do it by mistake, using the wrong shade of contour or bronzer may still peep through no matter how much you try to buff it out.

When in doubt, be gentle with your contour or bronzer application!

8. Incredibly Matte Makeup

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Matte makeup that didn’t budge was the ‘It Girl’ look for oily and combination skin girls! We thought it was the answer to our skin’s incessant need to hydrate our faces instead of actually using skincare products that focused on combatting that issue (psst…Vitamin C serums help!).

But now’s the time to break up with this look for good for one reason: dewy skin looks healthier.

While we have you here, learn about the outdated shoe trends you shouldn't be wearing in 2025 either.

As much as I love the wholesome parts of the holidays (like decorating Christmas cookies and opening gifts in the morning), one of my absolute favorite parts about the end of the year is ringing in a new one. 2025 is on its way, baby, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already scheming up a New Year's party plan. The key to a good time is definitely having a great outfit – and these 12 Abercrombie & Fitch party dresses are actually perfect for the occasion. I’m talkin’ sequins, mesh, and even leopard print.

Get ready to stand out this season in these drop-dead gorgeous Abercrombie & Fitch party dresses!

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Strapless Drop-Waist Maxi Dress

Drop waists will always get me. Plus, they're so flattering! This flowy maxi can be conveniently worn with or without straps to suit your personal style.

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Long-Sleeve Sheer Hem Mini Dress

The scooped neckline on this stunning mini dress is mirrored along the back, which dips a bit lower for a sultry vibe. Pair with some basic heels, and your 'fit is complete.

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Collared Zip-Up Midi Dress

The ruching along the front of this zip-up dress is super flattering, drawing eyes to your waistline. The high leg slit feels flirtatious as ever, which could be just the vibe you're needing for your New Year's plans.

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Satin Slip Maxi Dress

Slip dresses are simply timeless and so easy to style. Lean more '90s with this foxy leopard print. I'd def wear it with some black boots and a black faux fur jacket for the drama (and more importantly, the warmth).

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Long-Sleeve Mesh Maxi Dress

This meshy maxi comes with a mini-length slip along the inside so you won't have to constantly worry about coverage. The material still shows your skin in all the right places!

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Strapless Pleated Skort Dress

This preppy piece can easily be played up for a party – if anything, I think the tailored look gives the impression that you're super polished. Slip into this strapless skort dress (yep, there's built-ini shorts!), step into some cute kitten heels, throw on a shaggy coat, and you're set!

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Long-Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Satin Mini Dress

I could see this one working just as well for a Christmas dinner as it would for a rather lit New Year's get-together. The off-the-shoulder look is simply so sweet!

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Straight Neck Sequin Midi Dress

Sequins. Need I say more?! You'll immediately stand out among the crazy New Year's crowds in this fancy, disco ball-esque frock.

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Off-The-Shoulder Rhinestone Maxi Dress

If full-on sequins aren't quite your thing, you can still put on a bit of shimmer with this dress that's dotted in tiny rhinestones. It comes in this amazing nude color or black to best suit your style!

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High-Neck Satin Sculpt Midi Dress

While the front of this sleek midi is more modest, the back features an open design that lets you show some more skin. It's definitely on the elegant side, so I'd advise wearing it to a fancy cocktail hour or more low-key NYE party this year.

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Emerson Off-The-Shoulder Skort Dress

Polka dots always feel super energetic to me, so if you want to be the one to get the party started, this is the dress for you! Plus, it'll make for some super cute Instagram pics. The design includes some built-in shorts, so coverage won't be an issue throughout the night.

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Satin Embellished Strapless Mini Dress

Oh, this one is perfect. The tiny rhinestone embellishments will certainly have heads tuning your way.

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