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Updated Mar 06, 202520 Catholic Wedding Gifts to Honor the Couple's Faith
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Photos, from clockwise: Clarey Clayworks, House of Joppa, Three Sixteen Studio Co
Catholicism is a denomination of Christianity, steeped in tradition and heavily reliant on the teachings of the Bible. Catholic couples most often get married in the Catholic church and host a lengthy service called a Nuptial Mass for their vow exchange. If you receive an invitation that indicates the wedding is a Catholic wedding, the best wedding gifts might be those that involve their faith, so you might want to shop for a Catholic wedding gift for the happy couple.
Traditional wedding gift etiquette says a couple's gift registry is the first place to shop for a gift for any wedding related event, like an engagement party, bridal shower or the wedding itself. But a Catholic wedding gift - one that gives a nod to the couple's strong faith - makes a great option as well. Here, we've rounded up 20 of the best Catholic wedding gifts to consider.
20 Meaningful Catholic Wedding Gifts
Many Catholics like to display religious items in their home, like crosses and crucifixes, statues and candles. These make great gift ideas, or you could gift them a Catholic wedding gift personalized with their names and wedding date. You'll find a mix of items here, from large to small, which could be given alone or added to a gift from the couple's registry.
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Holy Water Font
Photo: The Catholic Company
Perfect for an entryway or any place the couple might want to keep holy water (which is water that's been blessed by a Catholic priest), this ceramic font features a cross displayed in an antique white finish. It's simple and easy to hang, and adds a touch of reverence to any area where it's displayed in their home.
Stained Glass Ornament
Photo: Catalyst Art Design
Maybe you'd like to purchase a gift from the couple's registry, but you'd like to add a small Catholic wedding gift as well. Consider this sweet little ornament, in the shape of a stained glass church window. When it's hung on the tree, twinkling lights shine through the colors for a beautiful display. Across the middle of the window, the words, "Our first Christmas married" are written, along with the couple's names and wedding date on this traditional Catholic wedding gift.
Bamboo Cutting Board
Photo: The Catholic Company
This bamboo cutting board is one of our top picks for Catholic wedding gifts personalized with their shared last name. Measuring 13.75"L x 9.75"W and with a convenient handle, the board displays a common Catholic mealtime prayer below the couple's name, which can be added up to 11 characters.
Ceramic Ring Bowl
Photo: Clarey Clayworks
This cute little ring bowl is a great place for the newly wedded couple to safely store their rings when they're not wearing them. It's inscribed with the sweet saying, "I have found the one whom my soul loves," along with the couple's names and a cross or heart (in a variety of color options) in the middle for a sweet personalized wedding gift.
Wedding of Mary and Joseph Print
Photo: The Catholic Company
This Catholic wedding present is a beautiful rendition of the wedding of Mary and Joseph. It comes in an ornate gold wooden frame and is available in three sizes. The print features the couple bowing reverently in front of a priest who marries them; a sweet nod to the Catholic couple's union.
Marriage Prayer LED Heart Plaque
Photo: Tender Tokens Inc
This glass heart plaque rests atop a wooden LED base that beautifully illuminates the heart, making the inscription stand out. The heart features a marriage prayer along with the couples names and wedding date.
Saint Quote Coasters
Photo: The Catholic Company
This set of four black and white coasters makes an excellent wedding gift for Catholic couples. Catholics believe saints can intercede for them, helping their prayers reach the heavens. As such, utterings of the saints hold high importance for Catholics. These chic coasters display four key quotes spoken by famous saints through the years, making them an excellent reminder for how Catholics try to live their lives.
Wooden Cross Wall Hanging
Photo: Three Sixteen Studio Co
This beautiful maple wood cross lends a minimalist vibe to any space. The couple's shared last name is scrawled across the middle of the cross, and a special Bible verse (choose from four or select your own customized verse) is written in type font down the front of the cross. They're words meant to inspire the couple in their daily married life, straight from the Bible.
Ornate Wooden Bless This Home Cross
Photo: Personalization Mall
Simple and inexpensive, this wooden cross is one of our favorite traditional Catholic wedding gifts for a faithful couple. Beveled edges and a vine design add visual interest, while two lines of text (up to 34 characters) can be added to the middle of the cross.
Cord of Three Strands Wall Hanging
Photo: The Shed Interiors
This simple wall hanging features the wise words from the book of Ecclesiastes that indicate a "cord of three strands can't be broken." Catholics believe the cord of three strands the Bible refers to include the husband, the wife and God: when God is at the center of a marriage, the marriage will be "unbreakable." A braided cord serves as a visual reminder of the powerful verse.
Bless This Home Shelf Decor
Photo: Personalization Mall
This 4.5 x 7 sign makes a beautiful addition to the newlyweds' home, no matter where they decide to display it. Choose from 10 pretty colors for this plaque, which features the words, "bless this home" along with a simple vine pattern for an elegant look.
His and Hers Paracord Rosary Set
Photo: Sanctus Servo
Many Catholics use paracords to make rosaries since they're super strong and durable. These single decade (i.e. smaller) rosaries feature complementary but opposite black and white beads: one for him, one for her. Because according to Christians, the couple who prays together, stays together!
Takes Three Heart Decoration
Photo: Amazon
One of the most unique Catholic wedding gifts on our list, this ornate resin heart decoration features two interlocking hearts with a small cross suspended from the middle. The funky sculpture represents the Catholic belief that a successful marriage takes three: the husband, the wife and God in the middle.
Holy Family Gift Box
Photo: House of Joppa
This small memory box is perfect for the Catholic couple who's eager to add children to their family. Measuring just under 5x3, and ethically made with wood composite, this sweet little box displays the holy family on the outside with the saying, "a child is born" on the inside.
Cross With Wedding Rings
Photo: The Catholic Company
This tiny 8-inch gold cross makes a wonderful wedding gift for Catholic couples if you're searching for just a small homage to their faith. Wrap it up alongside a larger item from their registry, or add it to a faith-related gift basket for a beautiful touch. Meant to be mounted on a wall, this gold cross appropriately features two gold interlocked wedding bands.
Arranging the Seasons Book
Photo: House of Joppa
In this stunning hardcover book, florist Emily Malloy ties the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar into the four seasons as she artfully displays one beautiful flower arrangement after another. With nearly 300 full-color pages, the couple can refer to this book over and over again as they seek to make their house a home.
Sacred Heart Stand
Photo: House of Joppa
One of the most commonly displayed relics in Catholic households is the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which represents Jesus' divine love for humanity. This gold stand, which measures about 12 inches tall, makes a great addition to a shelf, entryway or bookshelf and serves as a reminder of their faith.
Divine Intimacy Devotional
Photo: House of Joppa
This leather-bound devotional is chock full of the teachings of the Catholic church, which couples can read together each day. So if you happen to be looking for Catholic wedding gift ideas for a couple who's eager to practice their faith daily, this small but mighty devotional makes a great choice.
Hearts of the Holy Family Wall Hangings
Photo: House of Joppa
The Holy Family—Mary, Joseph and Jesus—is crucially important to Catholics, as they look to these early Biblical characters as the ultimate role models for a family. This set of three wooden hearts, handcrafted in the Ukraine, features the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph in the form of wall hangings. It serves as a beautiful reminder of how Catholics strive to live their daily lives.
Personalized Bible
Photo: The Catholic Company
What could possibly make a better Catholic wedding gift than this beautifully bound white leather bible? The cover features a gold cross and wedding rings, and it's personalizable with the couple's last name up to 15 characters, and their wedding date.
