We have a funny feeling not all of you want the standard matching kettle and toaster set for your wedding gift, so why not move the marker and add impressive homegrown locally sourced items to your list?
We are so lucky on this island to be surrounded by such a wealth of artists and craftsmen, and today we are sharing some of our favourite items that we’re sure you’re going to love!
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Lambswool throw from Cushendale Woollen Mills. For generations this family run mill at Graig-na-managh, Co Kilkenny have been making these gorgeous throws, fashion accessories and other home furnishings. Add one of these throws to your list for a little piece of Irish heritage.
Aly McLoughlin-Harte loves to create personalised pieces of art suited to each client, so whether you first met in Howth or were married in Powerscourt, she can scribble it and make a work of art for you to keep! Pictured is an oil bar of Rathmullen House and sketch of Hotel Meyrick, Galway. We’re sure she’d do one of Copper Face Jacks, if you asked nicely!
Add some novelty and lots of colour to your morning coffee with a Eoin O’Connor mug featuring his impressive artwork. Pictured is ‘The Boss’ mug, available from Kilkenny. 
Gold and cream Bouclè lampshade handcrafted in Dublin by Shady and the Lamp. Visit their Etsy shop here.
Walnut serving or chopping board from harch wood couture, a relatively new family run business in County Tyrone. The board features the harch heart cut outs, sculptured handles and embossed logo. A very beautiful piece of hand sculpted design. 
Connemara marble napkin rings from Hennessy And Byrne. This second generation stone mason works from their studio in Dunboyne, County Meath, using the finest marble, granite and limestone to create high quality giftware. 
Quirky ‘Time Flies’ clock, a twist to the old ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ saying! We love this piece created by Jenny Walsh Designs. 
Inspired by and named after the ‘ocean’ this raised platter by Paul Maloney is hand thrown and hand painted in Wexford. A full tableware range of pottery is also available. 
Berry carafe from Jerpoint Glass. The carafe is inspired by a ships glass carafe that would sit on the captains table. It is designed to remain motionless on the table, whilst at sea and decants up to two bottles of wine.
What’s on your wedding gift list? Let us know in a comment below!
