What do you get for a wedding shower gift if you don't know the couple?

When attending a wedding shower, it's customary to bring a gift for the newlyweds. But if you don't know the couple, what should you bring? It is easy to feel lost when selecting a gift if you don't have any personal knowledge of their likes, dislikes, or even their relationship. The good news is that there are many great gifts that generally please all types of couples.

A classic gift for any couple is cookware and kitchen gadgets. Every couple needs some basics for their kitchen; think about items like pots and pans, mixing bowls, cutting boards, blenders or coffee makers. There are also plenty of fun kitchen gadgets like salad spinners or veggie slicers which make excellent gifts – even better if they come in colorful packages. If the couple is registered with a department store, you could select from a number of kitchen related items from the registry as well.

Any types of home decor or home improvement items also make wonderful wedding shower gifts. Think about items like picture frames that celebrate their new marriage, cozy throw blankets for cuddling on the couch together, or decorative pillows and artwork to liven up the living room. If they have an outdoor area like a porch or patio, pick up some patio furniture accessories like lanterns or planters to enhance their out door space.

If they're not really into physical items as much as experiences then you can always give them something travel related – be it related to a honeymoon destination they are going on or just anything that speaks adventure. A great travel-related gift idea might be to purchase them a nice set of luggage or buy them passports covers/holders that can document their memories in style!

Another great option is gifting cash—nowadays couples often already have all the basic items they need around the house and would much rather put money towards long-term investments—such as retirement funds—or even dreaming honeymoons! Money can go further than those nice dinner sets so if you're feeling stumped then this could be your best option for sure!