A guest blog by Catherine Morris, managing director of Tielle Love Luxury, the brand behind the linen in some of the world’s most famous hotels, and available to enjoy at home.

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Wedding trends come and go, but the essence of celebrating love and commitment will never change. One way to celebrate that love is the tradition of gift giving, where, in the quest for a gift uniquely tailored to the happy couple, personalisation has boomed. But with names, initials and quirky one-liners now available on everything from kitchen utensils to candles, has personalisation had its day?

Trends influencing wedding gifting

“I think we’re seeing a major shift towards gifts with purpose, in both senses of the word,” said Catherine. “People are starting to spend more wisely, opting for gifts that have a practical function, but also come from a brand that aligns with the values of the recipient. Couples now tend to live together for extended periods before tying the knot too, so we’re not talking toasters and tea sets. It’s about treating the couple with a quality piece that they love but would never buy for themselves.”

Getting personal

Catherine continued: “Is personalisation over? I don’t think so. Each month, as many as 39% of our orders can include personalisation. Names and initials are beautifully hand embroidered by our talented team. Orders for personalisation have steadily increased since our website launched almost ten years ago and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Quality, long-lasting, personalised gifts are still very much in. However, I would say it depends on the product being personalised.

For me, cheaper, single use, novelty products with personalisation are on their way out for sure, as people become more careful with their cash and conscious of the impact of their purchases.”

Three timeless personalised wedding gift ideas

Here are Catherine’s three top personalised gifts, perfect for weddings:

• Hotel Velour Robe

One of Tielle Love Luxury’s most iconic products is the Hotel Velour Robe. It’s the ultimate piece of 5-star hotel luxury for the home. The plush, fluffy bathrobes feature smooth, cotton velour on the outside and absorbent, terry towelling on the inside, making it super cosy to relax in after a shower or bath, or anytime! The robes are available to be personalised on the chest and back in a range of fonts and colours, for a truly special treat for to treasure.

• Luxury Hotel Style Towels

These luxury hotel-style towels make a perfect gift and are a simple way to add a touch of style to bathrooms of any size. These super thick 650gsm, absorbent Turkish cotton towels are made from extra fine yarn for a cosy, spa like feel and can be found at some of the most famous five-star hotels in the world. As an extra special touch, personalised embroidery is also available on each towel option.

• Classic Hotel 300 Thread Count Oxford Pillowcase Pair

Our best-selling pillowcases are straight out of rooms and suites in hotels such as The Pig, Lime Wood and Firmdale hotels. They’re ultra-soft for a deep, restorative sleep, crafted from premium cotton for silk-like smoothness and strength. These 300 thread count border style pillowcases bring laid-back luxury to any bedroom.

Find out more at www.tielleloveluxury.co.uk

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About Tielle Love Luxury

Tielle Love Luxury has been providing guests at the most exclusive hotels in the world with a great night’s sleep for over 30 years. After many requests from guests, interior designers and boutique hotel owners to make its luxury bed linen more widely available to be enjoyed at home, Tielle Love Luxury was born. Its luxury fibres, made from the finest quality, ethically sourced yarns and classic, signature white colour ways make for the ultimate in bedroom comfort and style, the recipe for the perfect night’s sleep. Tielle Love Luxury was the first UK linen business to join the Better Cotton Initiative in 2016, which trains farmers in water efficiency, caring for nature, reducing the use of harmful chemicals and respecting workers’ rights