9 Wedding Gifts no couple wants (Yet everyone keeps buying))

In Nigeria, weddings are a big deal—food, music, outfits, and, of course, the gifts. But let’s be honest, some wedding gifts should be banned forever. No matter how well-meaning the guests are, there are certain items that couples secretly roll their eyes at (and sometimes even re-gift immediately).

Be it 2025 or 1995, the list of wedding gifts no couple wants hasn’t changed much—we’re just here to say it louder for the people at the back.

So, before you head to your next wedding, read this list. Save your money, your reputation, and your friendship.

HERE ARE WEDDING GIFTS NO COUPLE WANTS.

1. Coolers (We’re Begging!)

At this point, coolers are the national wedding gift in Nigeria. Every couple has at least four stacked in one corner gathering dust—different colors, shapes, and sometimes the same size. Except the couple is starting a food business; they really don’t need that many.

2. Breakable Plate Sets (We Know You Meant Well)

You might think you’re gifting luxury—but 90% of these “fine china” sets are fragile, hard to store, and not practical for everyday use. One small bump and it’s shattered. Besides, couples these days prefer modern ceramic or durable glass sets.

3. Serving Trays (How many are too many?)

This is another gift that piles up. The average Nigerian bride ends up with 4–7 serving trays, some with flower prints, others in bright orange and green—none matching anything in the kitchen. It’s giving “last-minute gift,” not intentional.

4. Bowls (Every size, shape & confusion)

Plastic bowls, metal bowls, colored bowls, ice cream containers turned bowls—please rest. Most couples already have a full set or will get gifted so many they’ll have to start redistributing to aunties and neighbors.

5. Overly Personalized Gifts (Like panties )

Personalized gifts can be sweet… until they’re doing too much. Underwear with “Mrs. Adebayo” stitched in red or aprons that say “Hot Wife Inside” might seem funny, but they can also be very awkward—especially if the parents or in-laws open the gift.

6. Random frames with Bible Verses or ‘Love Forever’ graphics

Unless the couple asked for wall art, that frame with a giant dove and “Love is Kind” in Comic Sans will likely never see daylight. Most couples have a vibe for their home decor—and random framed art isn’t usually part of it.

7. Snacks Packed in Nylon (What’s Going On?)

We’ve all seen them—random hampers with Chin Chin, expired chocolate, cabin biscuits, and a bottle of non-alcoholic wine. It’s giving souvenir pack, not thoughtful gift. If you’re gifting snacks, go premium or go home.

8. Substandard Bedsheets & Towels

You know the ones—scratchy fabric, strange colors, or a mysterious smell after one wash. Giving low-quality sheets and towels just fills space and gets tossed fast. If you can’t afford a good one, it’s better to skip it entirely.

9. Multiple Kettles & Standing Fans

At least 3 people will buy kettles. Two more will bring standing fans. And guess what? The couple probably already owns both. In 2025, most homes already have electric appliances sorted—don’t double their stress with duplicates.

Why does couples keep getting wedding gifts they don’t want?

Because people:

1. Panic-buy wedding gifts at the last minute.
2. Assume “house items” automatically means useful.
3. Just go with what they saw others buying.

But couples now live differently. Many are moving into smaller apartments, have aesthetic preferences, or have already stocked up before the wedding. Gifting them what they don’t need becomes a burden, not a blessing.

So what should you give instead?

Here’s one word: intentionality.

Ask them. Or even better—use a wedding gift registry or wishlist. That way, you’re giving something the couple actually wants and will use.

Weddyn Makes It Easier

Imagine knowing exactly what the couple wants—no guesswork, no duplicates, no wasted money. With Weddyn, Nigerian couples can now:

• Curate their own gift wishlist,

• Share it with guests before the wedding.

• And receive thoughtful, useful gifts they’ll actually keep.

And if you’re the couple reading this? Just drop your Weddyn link in that group chat and save yourself from 3 electric kettles and an awkwardly sexy bathrobe from your uncle.

To read more on wedding gifts trends, click here.