We all know that feeling.
You’re either really close to the happy couple and want to buy something sentimental to celebrate their union (instead of stashing an envelope with cash). Or else you’re invited to the after party and wish to buy a simple token.
Easier said than done.
Alas, a new wedding gift collection has just landed in time for summer 2016 – and it’s totally saved our bacon!
Irish-owned Designist’s Have & Hold Collection mixes modern and traditional pieces that will be treasured by the newlyweds forever. Each item has its own unique story and guess what? It’s totally affordable too. We have a feeling you’re gonna love these gift ideas just as much as we do…
Designist, we salute you!
Lightboxes
A Lightbox will allow the happy couple to see their names in lights on their big day, but also to change the DIY message as often as they like afterwards. Available in a variety of sizes with at least 85 letters and symbols included.
Price: €25 – €95.
Foxford
One of the last working mills in Ireland, Foxford is located on the River Moy in Co. Mayo. Founded by an Irish Sister of Charity in 1892 as a way to provide local employment during the devastation of the famine, for generations, Foxford pieces have been treasured possessions and welcome gifts.
We love the luxurious cashmere and lamb’s wool blanket for those cosy evenings at home.
Price: €90- €125.
Brosheets
Designed in Dublin by Colm Walsh, Brosheets are the ultimate in fair-trade cotton bedlinen. Made from long staple, single ply, 100% Egyptian cotton yarn to a 500 thread count and with a silky soft sateen finish, they feel exquisite against skin. Presented in a beautiful display box.
Price: €220- €250.
Semicolon Photo Albums
Traditionally bound in black and white booklinen, Semikolon’s classic wedding albums are made from archival card and interleaved with glassine paper, with a CD pocket in the back cover.
Price: €20- €47.
Olio
A new range of tableware designed by Barber Osgerby for Royal Doulton, Olio means a miscellaneous collection of things. Choose from beautiful salad bowls, jugs, mugs and platters in stone, duck egg, black and terracotta red.
Price: €15- €110.
See the full Have & Hold Wedding Gift Collection online at designist.ie or pop into their retail store at South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2.
