
15 May Wedding Gifts Fit for Royalty
By: Natalie Steen, @upthegetup Contributing Fashion Curator
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Nine Fair Custom Backgammon Board – Because even the prince and princess need a break from their official duties to play some board games – and only a truly customizable (from the hand painted motifs to the chip color!) backgammon board will do.
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Smythson Wedding Card – You weren’t thinking of writing your congratulations on a Hallmark card, were you?
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Julia B. Calais Tabletop – Hand-embroidered on 100% linen, with a monogramming option in 88 different styles, these placemats and dinner napkins are positively *dishy* (yes, pun intended).
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La Double J Tray & Espresso Cup – Because tea-time at Nottingham Cottage is nothing short of fabulous.
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Purdey Engraved Crystal Hoggit – Used for serving port at the end of a meal, this Purdey Hoggit is made from the same wood used for the traditionally British-brand’s gun stocks.
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Los Encajeros’ Linen Coasters – A set of cocktail napkins for Meghan’s afternoon gimlets.
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Lochcarron Tartan Cashmere Blanket – Locharron is the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan – aka – only the best for the newlyweds to snuggle under during those cold London winter nights.
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Cartier Brandy Snifters – A vintage set of high-brow glasses for the soon-to-be high royalty.
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Halo Home by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman Dinner Napkins – More regalia for the dinner table, because no amount of tablescape adornment is enough. If you’re with me, check out Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s new book, Parties Around a Punch Bowl.
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Sasha Nicholas Fleur de Lis Champagne Bucket – Because we can only imagine the bubbly won’t stop popping for some time.
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How to Speak Brit – A crash course in assimilation in for dear Meghan.
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Liberty London Guest Book – An embossed leather guest book by the quintessentially English brand; also the future home of the Spice Girls’ autographs.
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Jo Malone Luxury Candle – Ever wonder who actually owns those ginormous JM candles? Wonder no more.
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King Ranch Rifle Case – No royal country wife is fully equipped without a personalized case for bloodsport accessories.
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Fortnum and Mason Picnic Basket – A classic picnic basket for two made by the classic London brand, stocked with bone china mugs and plates, wine glasses and cutlery, an insulated flask, and everything else Harry & Meghan will need for their romantic outdoor feasts.
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The Orderves Company Gift Card – Because even the royals (ahem.. the royals’ personal chefs) need a break from cooking.
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John Derian Decoupage Plate – Two lovers kissing in an English garden – seems appropo.
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Paravel Scout Duffel Bag – Honeymoon ready with new initials!