TOP 50 best gift ideas for wedding guests: trends for 2021

It is a pleasant and beautiful tradition to give gifts to guests at a wedding . Cute small souvenirs that are presented as a sign of gratitude for attending a festive celebration. In ancient times, these were pine cones or souvenirs made with one's own hands. Today these are usually wedding magnets or candy boxes. Maintain traditions - give gifts to your guests! After all, such cute gifts will highlight your wedding, make it unique, and also support the overall stylistic concept.

We tried to collect in this article only really real souvenirs that are quite easy to buy in our country or make with your own hands. There is nothing supernatural or rare things here that cannot be bought in Russia, even via the Internet. For example, some wedding experts advise giving very rare printed favors, sweets that are only found in certain countries, or crazy plants and flowers that are completely unsuitable as wedding gifts for guests.

The gift should be cute, concise and memorable at the same time. It should not bother guests with its size or weight. Ideal when it fits in a pocket or handbag.

Wedding magnet

In the last few years, this type of gift for guests has especially gained popularity among newlyweds in Russia and neighboring countries. It can be either a wedding magnet with a photo of the newlyweds and the wedding date, or with a cute drawn bride and groom. It can also be supplemented with words of gratitude to the guests. You can order such magnets on our website in the appropriate section - Wedding Magnets .

The advantages of such a gift are, of course, the availability of delivery to any city in Russia, an affordable price, and an original design. But the main feature of magnets is their unusualness. The fashion for them came quite recently, so almost all guests have not yet received such a gift at other weddings. It will amaze them and will be remembered for a long time.

And since it will hang on the refrigerator door, they will not forget to congratulate you on your wedding anniversary in a year. Any other souvenir will be thrown into the far corner of the closet and forgotten.

Gifts for wedding guests: magnets - see catalog

You can order the presented magnets with delivery anywhere in Russia on our website .

How to choose souvenirs

What to choose: a classic bonbonniere or a designer souvenir? To make it easier for you to decide, follow a few rules.

Rule one:

Wedding gifts for guests should correspond to the concept of the celebration. It is unlikely that pots of flowers will look appropriate at a glamorous wedding, and homemade pies and jam will not fit into an urban wedding. Discuss with the organizer all the details of the celebration: from the color scheme to the location. Think about how you can integrate souvenirs for guests into the decoration of the room. And ask the decorator to provide a separate area for them so that the gifts become a decoration of your celebration.

Rule two:

Consider the time of year and weather conditions. Increasingly, couples are giving useful gifts to their wedding guests, and we fully support them. But seasonal souvenirs are worth buying only if you have decided on your wedding date. Then guests will definitely appreciate a warm scarf and a warming drink or flip-flops with sunscreen.

Rule three:

Find out about your guests' preferences in advance. Interesting and original gifts cannot always pleasantly surprise guests. For example, grandparents are unlikely to play board games. If there are a lot of guests, give preference to memorable souvenirs: a magnet, a frame, a thermal mug with a photo of the newlyweds. Or find something that unites all your guests to give something that everyone will enjoy without exception.

Rule four:

Don't go over budget. At first, it may seem that gifts for guests do not require much expenditure. But cupcakes alone can cost as much as a whole cake. And designer gifts will cost even more. Once you've decided on your wedding style and season, figure out how much you can spend on favors. Sometimes stylish luggage tags with the names of guests can save the day, and handmade boxes or tableware can significantly increase the wedding budget.

And rule five:

put your soul into gifts. For wedding guests, your attention is most important. And souvenirs are another reason to say “thank you” to your loved ones for sharing this day with you. Therefore, approach the choice of gifts with care for your guests, and then no one will remain indifferent.

Author: Tatyana Veselova.

Photo: Marina Muravnik.

Various figures

Various figurines of hearts, angels or doves with engraving of the wedding date. The figures can be made of any material: clay, ceramics, glass. The engraving is applied with a laser on a special engraving machine. If you set a goal, you can choose figurines similar to the bride and groom; guests will definitely appreciate such a gift.

It can be:

Heart figurines
Dear angels
A pair of lovebirds
Cute figurines of the bride and groom

The main disadvantage of this souvenir is the high cost and difficulty of choosing. Because in addition to finding the right figures, you need to find a company that will engrave them. This all turns out to be quite expensive, and in some areas of the country it is completely impossible, due to the lack of engraving machines.

Wedding gifts from relatives

Close relatives most often give practical and valuable gifts to the young couple: household appliances, dishes, home textiles, etc. But even these gifts can be additionally decorated with symbols of love and wedding (doves, hearts, monograms). Before giving a gift that will be useful in family life, relatives agree on who is giving what so that the newlyweds do not get 2 identical items.

In addition to traditional and necessary things in everyday life, it is customary to make gifts of other types. A creative gift for newlyweds can only have a decorative function, reminding them of an important event in their life. An example of such a gift from relatives could be an unusual decoration for a car, made by yourself.

It is easy to make from wide satin or thin nylon ribbons:

For beautiful wedding roses you will need some thick fabric (burlap, felt, etc.) and satin ribbons at least 5 cm wide. Cut a circle with a diameter of 7-10 cm from thick fabric and make a cone out of it: place a segment in the fold and sew along radius from center to edge. Select the height and width of the cone individually.
Fold the edge of the satin ribbon (the width of the fold is approximately equal to the width of the ribbon). Cover the tip of the cone with satin and secure the ribbon with several invisible stitches along the edge of the square of 2 layers. Do not cut the tape.
Start folding the free end of the tape diagonally across the stitched square, leaving the middle free. At the same time, the atlas bends and forms triangles, the long sides of which form the petals. The places of each new bend are secured with 2-3 stitches, without tearing off the thread.
Moving in a circle, gradually descend along the sides of the cone, increasing the layers of petals. You will get a beautiful rose. The large width of the conical base helps to make it open. Narrow cones will produce dense buds. Small roses can be made from small circles and narrow ribbons.
Having made many roses of the desired shade, they assemble the decorations by sewing the flowers onto a base in the shape of a heart or rosette.

The decoration can be decorated as a bouquet. To do this, you will need a long strip of transparent fabric (tulle, tulle, etc.). It is basted and gathered from one edge, and the other forms a beautiful flounce. The blank is sewn to a dense base of a round or any other shape around the perimeter, and roses are attached inside. The same technique with making a cone will help to give the decoration a convex shape and volume.

Decorated glasses for a wedding

You can implement inexpensive, original ideas for wedding surprises using the simplest materials: polymer clay, beautiful braid, rhinestones and beads, sequins, sparkles and glue.

A simple but very interesting gift for newlyweds can be easily made with your own hands using simple techniques:

Prepare 2 simple glass wine glasses, waterproof glue, masking tape and small glitter. Wine glasses can be the same shape or different heights and widths (depicting a wedding couple).
Place adhesive tape on the container, leg, stand, covering those places that are not planned to be decorated with sparkles. Gently coat the rest of the surface with a thin layer of universal waterproof glue (choose one designed for glass).
Sprinkle generously with glitter or fake snow.
Let it dry and shake off excess glitter. Remove the tape.

You can also decorate glasses with three-dimensional shapes (colors, patterns, etc.) made of polymer clay or stained glass paints. In craft stores you can choose a glass contour (it gives a thin convex stripe or dots), self-adhesive, beaded braid and other materials with a silver or golden glitter effect. By randomly combining them, it is easy to decorate glasses even without the skills of an artist.

Wedding album - scrapbooking

This is a special thing in which all the photos from the wedding, and then the honeymoon, and dried flower petals are collected, which the husband used to please his young wife. Sometimes watching such an album helps a couple, tired of everyday problems, to feel like ardent and romantic lovers again.

The easiest way is to buy a ready-made album without unnecessary decoration, with cardboard pages on which you can glue photographs. It’s easy to make it yourself by purchasing a pack of colored cardboard sheets and connecting them with 3-4 large rings. You need to decorate a wedding gift with your own hands in the appropriate style.

Cover the cover with paper or bright fabric, creating a basis for decoration. Using scrapbooking techniques and materials for it (purchase in handicraft stores), decorate the cover as desired. For decoration, you can use a string of pearls and trimmings of a veil or tulle, a photograph of a couple in love, flowers made from ribbons, decorative frames made of thick paper, etc. The decoration is done first without glue, arranging the elements so as to obtain an elegant and elegant cover.
Draw vignettes on thick paper to decorate the corners of the inner sheets and apply inscriptions under the photo. Cut out the templates with a utility knife and apply decor using a sponge and silver or gold paint. If the album has cut corners for attaching photos, you can decorate the edges of the marked rectangles.
An original idea for finishing such an album is silvering or gilding the edges of the inner sheets. To do this, you need to squeeze the pack tightly and carefully paint the edges with a semi-dry sponge with a minimum amount of paint (so that it does not penetrate inside the album). The sheets will remain clean and the spine will become shiny.

DIY wedding cake

This confectionery product is most often ordered from confectioners along with decor. But if you have the ability to create cake decorations from cream or marzipan mass, you can make a delicious and beautiful wedding day cake with your own hands.

The most convenient way to assemble an original 2-3-tier cake is from large layers of sponge cake, cutting out several circles or squares of different sizes. For 1 tier you will need 3-5 identical parts, which are layered with cream and stacked on top of each other. Then they make another 1-2 tiers of smaller sizes in the same way, placing them on the bottom one.

For wedding decoration, a mixture of egg white and a mixture of milk powder, powdered sugar and starch in equal proportions is suitable. The dry ingredients are mixed and added to the protein until an elastic dough is obtained. The mass is rolled out thinly, cut into strips, from which frills or flounces are formed by hand, covering the sides of the cake. This base can be supplemented with any cream flowers, chocolate openwork and figures sculpted from the remains of the same mastic. It is easy to color with food coloring.

Frames for romantic notes

DIY wedding gifts can be made in a short time and with a minimum of money spent. This will not change their value for newlyweds. Bridal frames will be useful for a young couple to leave a few warm words for each other, even if they had to leave their partner for a while.

Required:

2 photo frames (you can cut them out of thick cardboard and decorate them yourself, but it’s easier to buy ready-made ones);
silver self-adhesive;
cardboard;
paint for creating chalky surfaces.

Disassemble the photo frame and remove the glass. Cut 2 cardboard bases according to its size and apply paint on them in 2 layers, drying each according to the instructions for the material.

To decorate, draw figures of the bride and groom and cut them out of thick black cardboard and self-adhesive according to the template. Connect the silhouettes of each part and glue to the base with a chalk surface. Against a dark background, silvery contrasting silhouettes will look elegant and harmonious. Insert the blanks into the frames and assemble them, connecting the backdrop with the stand and the frame of the front part. If desired, you can complement the products with decor in a style appropriate to the occasion and present them purely symbolically on your wedding day.

A design option could be a large common panel for hanging on the wall. On it, the same figures are placed on the sides, indicating a place for each partner’s replicas. It is advisable to provide frames or panels with a bag or pocket in which crayons will be located.

Decorative lanterns with photos

An excellent gift that matches the style of the wedding is a candlestick, which will be decorated with photos of partners who love each other (you can collect them before the wedding). To make it you will need thin printer paper, photographs and a decorative lantern candlestick with glass windows.

To give the product a finished look, you need to paint the metal parts and decorate them in a fantasy style (shells, glass beads, etc.). Then print out the photo of the newlyweds in the required format (measure the glass of the flashlight). Carefully attach the resulting drawings to the inside of the glass windows. This can be done using tape or glue.

The original wedding gift is safe: its internal volume is designed in such a way that the glass is almost not heated by the candle fire, so the paper will not catch fire.

Unique tableware in wedding style

You can apply monograms or designs on ceramics and glass with special waterproof markers or stained glass paints and outlines. For decoration, you need to choose monochromatic objects. Only those close to them can come up with the best ideas for the bride and groom, knowing the preferences of the couple. But you can make any drawing or humorous inscription yourself.

If you plan to decorate a set of several items with monograms, it is better to make a vignette template: the pattern will be identical on all devices. The stencil is applied to the surface of the dish (on the side of a plate or the side of a cup) and carefully painted over with a marker. Golden monograms in a classic style look beautiful.

If you need to decorate single objects or put different images on them, then use a marker or paint to draw without a template. Identical mugs with different designs for the bride and groom look original. This could be an image of a bow tie and bra, lip prints or inscriptions. For romantic partners, a picture with doves that will “kiss” if the mugs are placed next to the bride and groom or funny animals, the names of which partners often reward each other, will suit.

Scented candles

Scented candles will remind you of the celebration with a pleasant smell. This is one of the simplest souvenirs for guests of the celebration. Therefore, if you are wondering what to give guests at a wedding as simply as possible, then this option is for you. The advantage of this choice is that a candle is a useful souvenir and will definitely come in handy around the house. You can also pack it beautifully in wrapping paper or a bag.

But there is a main disadvantage of this gift - it cannot be engraved with the names of the newlyweds and the date of the celebration. It will be just another faceless candle: such a souvenir will simply be lost and forgotten in drawers and cabinets.

Some tips for choosing wedding gifts for guests.

1) It is better to choose those that will definitely be used by the guest in the future, or used in everyday life. It is better not to buy any kind of pipes, trinkets, small figurines.

2) It will be very cool if you select personalized gifts on which you stick the guest’s name so that the host can give the desired gift to a specific person. This is more troublesome, but it will definitely be appreciated by the guests!

3) The gift should not bother guests with its size or weight.

4) Gifts should not be expensive because they are more symbolic, like gratitude for the guest coming to the wedding. In this case, the phrase “The main thing is not the gift, but the attention” is appropriate.

5) It would be a good idea to make the gift seasonal , i.e. choose the gift itself or its decor according to the time of year

6) Be sure to decorate the gift beautifully, come up with a festive box or packaging made of good elegant paper.

7) If possible, include your names and wedding date on the packaging.

Focus on the theme and style of the wedding. Decorate the gift according to the general color concept of the holiday decoration.

9) Prepare consolation prizes for those who did not win the competitions.

10) Avoid standard gifts or sets that you can find in the store. Let the gift be original and memorable; these are the ones that will be appreciated and preserved for many years.

11) Do not choose the same prizes for all guests (this applies to competitions). It’s much more interesting for guests when they don’t know what gift they will be given upon winning.

12) If you are planning to give a sweet gift, it is advisable to choose one that the guest can take with them and eat later. This way he will have a pleasant memory of your wedding.

13) Whatever gift you choose, attach a thank you . The phrases “Thank you” or “We are glad to see you” are suitable.

Decorative cones

Cones , beautifully packaged in paper or tulle, will be an unusual gift for guests of the celebration. Since ancient times, there have been such souvenirs at weddings that were presented to the invitees. You can also externally decorate the cones with various decorations, beads, beads, or even paint them in the color of the wedding. Small spruce cones are especially suitable.

The main feature is that such souvenirs can be made independently with your own hands. All you have to do is collect pine cones from the nearest forest, decorate them beautifully and pack them. A gift option available to everyone. You can add a small piece of paper to the cone, which will indicate the wedding date and words of gratitude. This is a very cute souvenir.

These souvenirs are especially suitable for natural wedding styles, such as Rustic or Eco-style.

When guests are presented with gifts, how to do this?

Gifts are given to guests at a time that is convenient for the newlyweds. The most popular options for gifting guests are:

laying out gifts near cutlery in their places;
presentation of gifts after the end of the celebration;
laying out boxes with gifts on a separate table and inviting guests to take them themselves;
wedding tree design. Presents are hung on it like Christmas tree decorations, after which each of the guests can find their own “wonderful” box.

In any case, guests who come to the wedding should leave it in a great mood. It is worth trying to make the wedding as emotional and cheerful as possible. Avoiding pitfalls, of course, is quite difficult, however, it is worth trying so that everyone then remembers the newlyweds and the organization of the celebration with a kind word.

Candies or sweets

If you are still undecided on the answer to the question “What to give to guests at a wedding?” then here is another affordable and simple option for you. candies or sweets , decorated in a wedding theme, are perfect for these purposes They can be wrapped in beautiful packaging or special stylish paper bags on which the wedding date and the names of the newlyweds are printed.

It can be:

Macarons
Marshmallow
Honey, jam or jelly
M&M sweets
Homemade pie

A very simple and affordable gift option for friends and relatives. Everything is limited only by your imagination. It’s just important to complement the gift and packaging with a cute card indicating the wedding date and words of gratitude.

Gifts by age and gender

Finding the same surprise that everyone, without exception, will be happy with is a kind of feat. The newlyweds simply may not have enough strength, time and desire to carefully consider all the options. Therefore, it makes sense to simplify the task by dividing guests into groups:

For beautiful ladies, mirrors, small manicure sets, cosmetic bags, knitted summer pajamas, jewelry boxes, pendants with a talisman stone, hair clips or headbands, aromatic products, pareos are suitable;
for men they prepare ties, socks, real cigars, stylish lighters, cufflinks, tie clips, suspenders, small flasks, mini-chess or travel checkers;
if couples with children are invited to the wedding, then special surprises are made for the younger generation - small toys, puzzles, educational construction sets; sets of pencils or pens; kaleidoscopes, whistles; Board games; albums or coloring books; children's books; icons; soap bubbles or crackers; wedding-themed balloons; kinder surprises or boxes with toys and marmalade; children's sunglasses; fluffy or cartoon pendants for a school backpack.

For women and children, of course, any sweets will be welcome gifts. And for the stronger sex, you can prepare 50-100 ml bottles of strong alcohol.

Bonbonnieres

Bonbonnieres are small beautiful boxes with candy or other small souvenirs. One of the most popular wedding favors. Since almost every wedding salon has ready-made options for various bonbonnieres for every taste and budget. From the simplest cardboard ones with sweets, to exclusive ones trimmed with lace and decorative stones. This set can also be supplemented with a wedding magnet.

Bonbonnieres are also made to match the overall style of the wedding, so that everything in the celebration fits together and is harmonious. They can be made for any wedding style: Rustic, Provence, Tiffany, Boho, Loft, Retro, Shabby Chic and Love is Style.

But such souvenirs have already become boring; guests are no longer interested in receiving the same gifts at every celebration. You need to surprise so that the wedding is remembered for many years, and friends remember it with special trepidation.

Gift ideas for guests at a winter wedding

18. Fashionable thermal mug.

19. A set for making hot chocolate in a cute jar or test tube (Google it, there are some).

20. Warm mittens.

21. Wool socks.

22. Cozy and soft scarf.

23. Shortly before the New Year, it is ideal to give small Christmas trees that are placed in the workplace or at home if you don’t want to bother with large ones.

24. Christmas tree decorations. The older generation will like retro toys like in the Soviet Union, they always evoke affection. We checked!

25. Fairytale glass ball with snow and a figurine inside. If you suddenly find a craftsman who puts inside a figurine of a couple that looks like you and your fiancé, everyone will be delighted.

26. Christmas gingerbread.

27. Firecrackers.

28. Box with sparklers.

T-shirt with photo

A T-shirt with a photo and the wedding date of the newlyweds will be a cool present for every guest. The gift is very unusual and will definitely be remembered and stand out among the rest. The T-shirt can also include words of gratitude and wishes from the bride and groom. The T-shirt can be beautifully wrapped in wrapping paper or a gift bag.

But such a gift is quite expensive, the price starts from 350 rubles per piece. And if you consider that every guest needs such gifts, then this results in a decent budget, which not every couple is ready to spend.

Alternatively, you can make such souvenirs only as prizes in competitions. This is exactly what many people who are getting married do.

Ceramic mugs are also great for this.

Memorable gifts for guests from newlyweds

Souvenirs are more popular than bonbonnieres. This is an excellent option for a wedding with many guests, more than 50 people. As a gift, you can present interesting, unique gifts: a magnet, a chocolate medal.

You can also opt for souvenirs that the wedding hosts will hand out to guests at the ceremony. Unique gifts from newlyweds:

Frame with photo;
mugs;
caps;
pillows;
stoles, scarves;
bottles of wine, champagne with the initials of the bride and groom;
accessories;
cutting boards;
hot coasters;
boxes.

A bottle of wine or champagne

A small gift bottle of wine or champagne , complemented by a label with a photo of the bride and groom, will be a good gift idea for guests. Many newlyweds choose this gift. Such a souvenir has become popular, as wine or champagne gives a certain feeling of celebration. And therefore, guests, having received such a gift, will bring it home, and it will remind them of the past holiday.

This gift is quite simple and will not put a big dent in the pockets of the bride and groom. It is available to almost everyone. The only thing that can make it difficult to make such gifts is printing individual labels.

Pocket calendar

A pocket calendar with a photo of the newlyweds will be a very good souvenir for friends and family. This is a fairly simple but at the same time useful gift that will definitely come in handy. The main advantage of calendars is their affordable price. A hundred of these will be printed for you as a gift at the nearest online printing point for less than 1,000 rubles. This amount will be enough for gifts in competitions and as souvenirs for every visiting guest.

A plus is the ability to post a photo of the couple, names, date of celebration and words of gratitude or parting words. Also, the pocket calendar can be decorated entirely in the style of the ongoing wedding.

And of course, the calendar grid on the back can be styled however you like:

Select wedding date
Mark the dates of birth of the bride and groom
Mark the birth dates of family and friends
Select holidays
Use the design and font to match the holiday style

What to give guests in 2021

In 2021, many new types of souvenirs are gaining popularity, so if you still haven’t decided what to give your wedding guests, here are a few more ideas. You can give a small pot with a decorative flower or other plant. The composition can be supplemented with words of gratitude or wishes for the guests. Chocolate in packaging stylized as a wedding composition and a photograph of husband and wife will be a really pleasant gift for guests.

Various printed gifts, such as souvenir banknotes with a photo of the newlyweds or specially made posters for the wall, will make a good present. You can beautifully decorate small jars of homemade jam and decorate them with words of gratitude or touching wishes. Another gift idea is nuts with wishes . Nowadays it’s not a problem to find a company that produces such souvenirs. And if you live far from a big city, it’s not a problem to make such gifts yourself.

Popular in the West, wishing cookies will also make a wonderful gift for your invitees. You can put cute notes with wishes or predictions inside each cookie. Also an unusual souvenir for guests will be glasses with a photo and the names of the newlyweds. Guests will drink from these glasses all evening, and then take them with them and keep them.

In fact, there can be an infinite number of options for gifts for your invited guests, everything is limited only by your ingenuity and imagination, you can always come up with something exclusive and original. If you really put your heart into it, your wedding will become unique.

Gift ideas for guests at a wedding abroad

69. Personalized luggage tag.

70. Local goodies.

71. City guide, if it is assumed that the invitees will not leave immediately after the wedding.

72. Shells, if the wedding is at sea (be sure to check first to see if they are prohibited from being exported from the country).

73. A jar of sand from the sea beach as a souvenir (again, check the export rules).

74. Beach slippers (useful not only at a wedding abroad, but also at a hot summer wedding outdoors).

75. Beach towel.

76. Compass - why not?