Gift Guides

Wedding gifts

As the wedding season gets into full swing, our diaries are filling up fast. The date is marked, the acceptance has been sent and the only thing left to do is buy the gift.

To make things as hassle-free as possible our team of expert gift-buyers have scoured the stores on your behalf to track down the perfect present for the happy couple.

All you'll have to do is take the credit...

Pewter quaich

In 1589 King James VI of Scotland gave his new bride, Anne of Denmark, a quaich or 'loving cup' as a wedding gift. Show your thoughtful side with this relatively inexpensive gift with a beautiful and romantic history.

Pewter quaich £23.

Get it from:
Ortak at Buchanan Galleries

Vera Wang champagne flutes

These beautiful champagne glasses from the Vera Wang Love Knot collection for Wedgwood are elegant and timeless - perfect for toasting any special occasion.

Vera Wang Love Knots champagne flutes £50

Get them from:
Ernest Jones at Buchanan Galleries

Jame Oliver collection

We love Jamie Oliver's stylish oven-to-tableware. Plain white, with a subtle raised white motif, the plates are chunky, practical and effortlessly timeless.

Jame Oliver collection tableware from £9

Get them from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Nintendo 3DS

Why not go a wee bit different with your gift?  The new Nintendo 3DS is a must-have item for young couples who love having fun.

Nintendo 3DS £196.99

Get it from:
GAME at Buchanan Galleries

Espresso maker

No breakfast would be complete without a cup of freshly brewed coffee and few homes are without an espresso maker these days - a must-have on any newlyweds' wish list.

Lagostina stove-top espresso maker £25.99

Get it from:
Lakeland at Buchanan Galleries

Digital camera

If you're looking for a gift they'll cherish and use on a regular basis, try a digital camera.  The Canon Ixus is the ideal gift for newlyweds looking to capture every moment of their lives together.

Canon IXUS HS £249.95

Get it from:
Jessops at Buchanan Galleries

Picnic bag

Make sure the happy couple are all set to make the most of the summer weather with a stylish picnic bag from Next - a lot more practical and compact than a traditional hamper.

Picnic bag £35

Get it from:
Next at Buchanan Galleries

Swarovski picture frame

Make those treasured memories last a life time in a stunning frame from Swarovski - a truly stunning gift.

Starlet picture frame £235

Get it from:
Swarovski at Buchanan Galleries

Cowshed candle

Help keep the romance alive with this beautiful Cowshed room candle from Boots - called 'udderly loved', it makes a perfect wedding gift!

Cowshed Udderly Loved room candle £28

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

Candy Floss maker

Struggling to finsd a gift for the couple with everything? Newlyweds with a sweet tooth will love this retro-style cotton candy floss maker.

Giles and Posner cotton candy floss maker £35

Get it from:
Menkind at Buchanan Galleries

Sony Bravia TV

This super-slim television is a gift that'll make them over-the-moon. Packed with advanced features including LED backlighting, a built-in Freeview HD tuner, internet TV, and the potential to display 3D.

Sony Bravia KDL40CX523 LCD HD 1080p television £699.99

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Buchanan Galleries gift card

For the couple that really has everything, give them the gift they'd choose themselves with a Buchanan Galleries gift card.  Load whatever value you'd like to give onto the card, and they can use it throughout the shopping centre - whether it's stuff for the house, treats for themselves or even paying towards the honeymoon!

Get it at the Information Desk, ground floor, Buchanan Galleries or buy it on-line find out more here

All information was correct at time of writing (April 2011), but please check product availability and price with the shop see our store list for details here