In years past, I’ve blogged about parent gifts, wedding party gifts, etc. in their own blog posts. Today, I’m putting that to rest and sharing the complete wedding gift guide! This guide is separated by category and shares gift ideas I’ve gathered over the years of photographing well over 150 wedding days. Let’s do this!
Gifts for Your Soon-To-Be Spouse
Many of the weddings I photograph include some sort of gift exchange between the couple – no matter the size or monetary value of the gifts. I’ve seen so many sweet exchanges like this at the start of wedding days, and they truly melt my heart! Here are some gift ideas for your soon-to-be spouse…
- Jewelry – Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, Watch, Cuff Links, Tie Tack
- Perfume/Cologne
- Additional Wedding Band
- Handkerchief
- Handwritten Letter
- Photo Album
- Video Message
- Journals
- Event Tickets
- Honeymoon Excursions
Gifts for Your Parents
I loved the sentimental value of parent gifts that couples share with their loved ones on wedding days. Now, this absolutely doesn’t go to say that you must give your parents gifts on your wedding day, but the thoughtfulness truly counts.
- Handwritten Letters
- Handkerchief
- Jewelry – Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, Watch, Cuff Links, Tie Tack
- Art, Photos, or a Photo Album
Gifts for Your Wedding Party
And last but not least, almost every wedding day we photograph includes gifts from the couple to their wedding party! The ideas are endless when it comes to gifts for your wedding party, but here are several to get your gift inspiration flowing…
- Paying for wedding hair & makeup, dresses, or menswear!
- Apparel & Footwear- Robes, pajamas, slippers, shawls/pashminas, fur wraps
- Accessories – Jewelry, Custom Hangers, Cosmetic Bags, Socks, Pocket Squares, Ties, Watches, Tie Clips, Cuff Links
- Bottle Openers & Liquor/Wine
- Drinkware (Beer glasses, champagne flutes, coffee mugs, and more!)
When it comes to gifts for your loved ones – from each other to your parents to your wedding party – it’s always important to set a budget first. Then, give gifts that are meaningful and practical. Gift from the heart is my biggest piece of advice when it comes to the complete wedding gift guide!
