“Beautiful linens are something that travel with you, from one home to the next and throughout your life, and are treasured pieces to be passed down the generations,” says Karen Reed of why she thinks linen makes such a wonderful wedding gift. “Table linens, for instance, can become very much like members of the family – ever-present at life’s special occasions and memorable get-togethers.”

When in search of wedding gift ideas, bed linen, table linen and bath linen all make thoughtful– and just as importantly, useful – gifts for the couple and their home, and the REED collections are brimming with ideas for every style and taste.

For timeless and versatile linen that will complement any interior, you simply can’t go wrong with white, and some of REED’s most-loved designs are available in classic white, or with a pop of colour via contrasting embroidery. When choosing a bed linen set as a gift, Karen suggests any of REED’s classic corded collections, as well as the delicate drawn-thread design of Grafton and the Linen Union Hemstitch collection, which was originally created for The Savoy.

“Luxurious bed linen makes a wonderful wedding gift, but if you’re not sure of the couple’s bed size, a REED gift card takes out the guesswork, avoids any costly mistakes and enables the couple to choose their perfect design,” advises Karen.

Table linen is also a great wedding gift idea, as it may not be something that a couple would think of splashing out on, but elevates any dining occasion, especially if they enjoy entertaining at home. White-based table collections such as Scroll and Greek Key are a classic choice, and opting for placemat and napkin sets means that you don’t need to take into consideration the recipient’s table shape and size.