Finding the ideal wedding gift for your guests is no easy task. They were there on your big day, showered you with love, attention, and contributed to enhancing your special day. To thank them, you want to spoil them! How to find the perfect original wedding gift? Here are some tips and unique personalised gift ideas.
Table of contents
- Why give a gift to your wedding guests?
- An original wedding gift for your guests: 10 unique ideas
- How to choose your wedding guest gifts?
- What gift to offer to newlyweds?
- In summary
1. Why give a gift to your wedding guests?
Your loved ones were there for you before and on the big day, gave you lovely gifts, and sometimes helped with organising your wedding ... So many reasons to thank them with a present. Accompanied by a personal little text, this gift also constitutes a precious memory of the day spent together.
Traditionally, newlyweds offer sugared almonds to their guests. These gifts can be placed in a bag with a personalised label, in a small personalised surprise cube... The sugared almonds can also be personalised with the couple's names and the wedding date.
Want to surprise your guests with an original wedding gift? Below, we have gathered some of our best ideas for you. Get inspired!
2. An original wedding gift for your guests: 10 unique ideas
To deviate from the traditional sugared almonds, here are some ideas for original, unique wedding gifts. These gifts will easily find their place on your wedding table. Some can even nicely complement your wedding decoration.
a. The personalised biscuit box
This wedding gift is both original and delicious! Opt for a pretty cookie box that matches your wedding stationery. Inside, slip in some homemade cookies, small candies, or other treats to please your guests.
Place these gifts on your tables, next to the place cards or wedding menus.
b. The bouquet of dried flowers
Are you planning a rustic, bohemian, or nature-filled wedding? The bouquet of dried flowers will be perfect as a guest gift! Opt for a few flower stems placed in a glass vial and personalise the whole thing with a pretty personalised label.
Another idea: place your small glass containers in the centre of the tables, on a wooden stand. Let your guests discover their names stuck on each of the bouquets!
An original wedding gift that your loved ones can keep... and use as decoration at home.
Psst: Lavender sprigs, flower petals, or scented floral bouquets are also suitable.
c. The scented candle
Both a wedding guest gift and table decoration, the scented candle will enchant your loved ones! Opt for an apothecary candle, resolutely vintage, or a mini candle, matching your stationery and decoration. Personalise it with a photo of the couple, a little message, the date of your wedding…
Place this original gift on your tables and let your guests take it home at the end of the evening.
d. The mini bottle of olive oil
This original gift idea is perfect for a wedding in Provence. Opt for mini glass bottles of olive oil. Personalise each of them with a personalised label. Place these gifts on the feast table and let your guests take them home at the end of this beautiful day.
e. The surprise cube
Matching your invitation and your table decoration, this paper cube will surely surprise your guests. Let your imagination guide you to fill it!
If you feel like offering an original and tasty gift, fill this little cube with candies, macarons, or even cookies. For a low-price gift, you can even make some biscuits or sweet treats yourself! If you prefer to stick to tradition, opt for sugared almonds.
On the contrary, if you want to offer a lasting gift, slip into this personalised paper packaging a precious memory of your wedding. A small bracelet, a glass jar of honey, a bag of tea, seeds to plant... Don't hesitate to choose a gift according to the theme of your wedding.
f. The personalised soap
Both elegant and useful, the personalised soap will enchant your guests. Regarding personalization, it can be done in two ways: either on the packaging, or directly on the soap. The soap can be personalised with the couple's names, the wedding date, and a little message like "thank you", for example. The packaging can also be personalised with a message, one or more photos…
This original and scented gift can be placed on the table or in a beautiful basket made available to the guests.
g. The plant
This gift idea is ideal for an intimate wedding, celebrated in the heart of nature.
Bohemian, rustic, or chic: no matter the theme, you will be able to find a suitable plant to dress up your tables and then offer them to your guests. A mini cactus, easy to maintain and inexpensive, for example, will be an excellent idea for an original wedding gift. Moreover, these plants will perfectly complement your decoration!
h. The seeds to sow
Let the memory of this beautiful day live on by giving your guests seeds to sow. Choose organic seeds of wild flowers, roses, or even fruits and vegetables, if you prefer. Once back home, your loved ones can plant these seeds and see them bloom throughout the year. More than just a unique wedding gift, it's a precious memory you'll be offering.
This symbolic wedding gift can be placed in a small glass vial with a personalised label, in a paper box, or a small sachet.
Psst: you can also offer a wedding thank-you card with seeds to sow. A nice way to combine tradition and originality!
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i. The bath salts
What about offering a natural and scented wedding gift? Bath salts are perfect! Choose a nice mix of relaxing bath salts, dried flowers, lavender, rose petals... and offer this moment of relaxation to your guests. An original gift idea to slip into a small glass bottle and place at each place at the table.
j. The souvenir drink
Offer your guests after your wedding to toast to your health. Place a miniature bottle of champagne, rum, or even beer as a gift for each of your loved ones on the table. Don't hesitate to vary the pleasures by also providing mini glass bottles of syrup or other non-alcoholic drinks..
3. How to choose your wedding guest gifts?
Looking for the best wedding gift for your guests? Here are some key tips to find the ideal gift.
Use the theme of your wedding as a guide to choose your invitations, your table decoration, but also your guest gifts.
Are you celebrating a rustic wedding? Offer bouquets of dried flowers or seeds to plant. A miniature bottle of olive oil will be perfect for a wedding celebrated in Provence. An elegant cookie box with golden lettering will suit a chic union. Are you saying "yes" at Christmas? Offer a nice Christmas decoration to your family and friends present on the big day.
Depending on your wedding budget, you can opt for a cheap homemade, bought gift that you can personalise with a little word, photos… Get inspiration on an online shop like amazon, or on our website to find the perfect gift idea at every price!
4. What gift to offer to newlyweds?
Are you invited to a wedding? It is tradition to offer a gift to the newlyweds.
Some couples offer a wedding list. On this list, you will find everything: original gifts, useful gifts in their daily lives, special desires... Be inspired or directly pick an idea from this list.
Others prepare, on the big day, a wedding urn. In this latter, you can slip a check of the amount of your choice, and thus contribute to the projects of the future spouses.
If you prefer to buy a personalised gift for the couple, here are some classic gift ideas to offer to the newlyweds:
- • a set of dishes,
- • bedding,
- • kitchen utensils,
- • decorative objects...
Do you want to bet on originality? Here are some of our best suggestions for original personalised gifts:
- • a photo frame,
- • personalised towels,
- • a box of wines or champagne customizable with the names of the couple,
- • a creative workshop to share...
Need inspiration? Feel free to visit a store or check out creative websites like Etsy, which are full of beautiful ideas for personalised gifts at all prices.
You can also offer an experience to the newlyweds. A creative workshop for the bride and groom, a trip for their first anniversary… Choose the perfect, unique gift according to Mr and Mrs’ taste!
4. In summary
a. What gift to offer to newlyweds?
To be sure not to make mistakes, choose an original gift from the wedding list of the couple. If you want to surprise them, opt for a surprise that you can personalize with the names of the newlyweds, the date of their big day, etc. A gift box, a nice bottle of wine, a box for shared moments, or a beautiful photo frame are, for example, excellent gift ideas.
b. What amount to give as a wedding gift?
The amount of money given at a wedding depends on your close relationship with the newlyweds. On average, guests slip 75 to 100 pounds into the wedding urn. Family members and very close friends generally give between £100 and £150.
c. What to offer for a wedding?
To spoil the guests of a wedding, offer a small personalized surprise with your names and the date of your union: a cookie box, a mini candle...
> Also read our article: How to choose the theme of your wedding?.
