Gifts for a friend's wedding

What to give a friend for a wedding is a question that worries many girls who are going to a friend’s celebration. A wedding day is a significant event that is remembered for a lifetime, so you need to approach the choice of a present responsibly. The easiest option is to donate money; you can purchase useful items that will be useful to the couple in everyday life, for personal use, or find something that will leave pleasant memories. Lists of gifts, divided by topic, will help people with any budget make the right choice and at the same time please the newlyweds.

TOP 79 best wedding gift ideas for a friend

Money tree, so that luck in money always accompanies the newlyweds;
Electronic photo frame with slideshow mode to remember the best moments;
A folding table or a beautiful tray so that loved ones can delight each other in the morning;
Custom figurines depicting the face of the bride and groom;
Cute boxes where the bride can store gifted jewelry;
An expensive dinner set is never superfluous;
Love-story photo shoot;
Tickets to a concert of your favorite band or visiting theater;
A picnic set for lovers to get out into nature on weekends;
A paired bike that allows you to ride together;
Horoscope of newlyweds, ordered from a professional astrologer;
Star chart for the wedding day of the bride and groom;
Collectible bottle of good wine in individual packaging;
Paired bracelets or other jewelry;
The bride will be glad to receive a certificate for a beauty salon;
Gift set of various honeys for a sweet honeymoon;
Beautiful bed linen;
Personalized wine glasses;
A genealogical book that the family will continue with the advent of children and grandchildren;
An elegant vase;
Portrait of the bride and groom in an original style;
Drawing set for two;
Engraved lock - for strong love;
A camera that immediately develops photos;
Household appliances (toaster, yogurt maker, etc.);
Panel with photographs;
A gift book that describes the secrets of a happy family life;
You can also give money, but only in an original way;
Tablecloths with unusual patterns;
Flowering houseplant;
Wall photo clock;
Wedding photo crystal.
Unusual foreign sweets;
A selection of memorable musical compositions on disk;
A box of meringues and marshmallows in pastel colors to order from a good pastry chef;
Globe to choose where to go on your honeymoon;
Scratch card for future shared trips;
Commemorative photo book;
Original piggy bank;
Favorite board game;
Paired T-shirts;
A large banner depicting the newlyweds;
Magnetic board for wishes;
Photo calendar;
Kamatutra for a variety of erotic life;
Erotic board game;
A picture with wishes from all guests;
If your friend is a coffee lover, a coffee grinder with good coffee;
A bottle of alcohol with a photo of the bride and groom instead of a label;
For the bride, beautiful lingerie for the first night will be just right;
Mosaic with photo;
Video from photo;
A jar with tasks for a couple all year round;
Umbrella for two;
Home cinema;
A set that you can paint yourself;
Brick and trowel for the family hearth;
Gift set of gourmet cheeses with a bottle of wine;
Picture made of threads;
Photoplaid;
Personalized robes;
Beautiful teapot with a set of tea;
A set of aromatic oils;
Aprons for him and her;
Recipe book;
Mittens for lovers;
Fortune Cookies;
A symbolic set of handmade soap;
A huge sweet or fruity bouquet;
Horseshoe for luck;
Warm soft slippers;
Bonsai tree as a sign of a long, strong relationship;
Fondue set;
Multimedia projector;
Beautiful floor lamp;
Thermos for two with the initials of the couple;
Electric modern samovar;
Fur handcuffs;
Electrically heated blanket.

For interior decoration

Wall florarium

Choose beautiful things that can create a pleasant and joyful atmosphere for the newlyweds:

floor vases, decorative flowerpots;
wall florarium - home glass garden;
a musical clock that also projects the starry sky;
tapestries, paintings, panels;
decorative screen;
a scratch map of the world if the newlyweds love to travel;
sconce, floor lamp, decorative lamps;
candlesticks of original shape.

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Create a video clip with your photos together and add touching text;
To make an accessory with your own hands, who better than your best friend would know the bride’s preferences;
Sing your friend’s favorite composition or record it in the studio;
Make a photo album with your own hands in scrapbooking style;
Give your favorite perfume;
Certificate for SPA salon;
Personalized watch with engraving;
A pair of jewelry, part of which you will have, part of which your friend will have, so that you always remember your friendship;
A set of high-quality cosmetics with your favorite scent;
A collage of joint photos with the brightest moments;
Album-checkbook, with money for various needs;
Set of scented candles;
Large poster "A Journey Down Memories";
Compose a poem about your friendship and read it to a beautiful melody;
A bottle of wine that you drank on some special day.

List of options

Let's look at some practical, original and even creative ideas for wedding gifts from bridesmaids.

Money is the most popular universal option . At the beginning of their family life, newlyweds usually have a lot of unplanned expenses, so an envelope with money is ideal as a wedding present.

Photoshoot

Organizing a shared romantic photo shoot in the style of a love story is an excellent memorable congratulation for a young couple. You can purchase a gift subscription for shooting in a photo studio or agree with the same photographer who will photograph at the wedding. The approximate price of photography is from 500 rubles/hour (certificate for studio photography – 2000 rubles ).

Subscription for two to the SPA salon

An unexpected option for a romantic, relaxing pastime is a subscription to a joint trip to a SPA salon , usually including body wraps, massages and various treatments. You can accompany the surprise with a relaxation kit (bath salts, foam, essential oils and herbal teas).

Coffee machine

You can please your friend with useful equipment or kitchen appliances . One of these devices, indispensable in the everyday life of a young family, is a coffee machine (the most advanced option is an espresso combine or an automatic coffee machine). The cost of a high-quality functional coffee machine is from 25 tr .

A creative gift - a congratulation film from friends or a video clip with a story related to the acquaintance of the bride and groom and the development of their relationship . A film or slide show with bright shots, wishes, and music can be played at the wedding during congratulations.

The song can be created entirely by friends in a recording studio (text, arrangement, vocal recording) or ordered from a professional performer (creative team). An easier option is to choose a ready-made romantic musical composition, remaking a famous hit.

Dance flash mob

A flash mob in dance format will require preliminary organization , including learning movements and purchasing props. As a rule, friends of the couple and invited guests can be involved in its preparation.

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A general photo session will be a pleasant memorable gift;
A subscription to a prestigious SPA salon to relax after the holiday;
Perform a song of your own composition together;
Order a fire show or soap bubble show;
Organize a dance flash mob;
A room in an elite hotel for newlyweds;
Subscription to dance lessons (maybe even erotic ones - for the husband);
Beauty box, which includes various care products;
Commemorative photo book;
Certificate for lingerie salon;
Fireworks of live butterflies;
Money tree, with real bills instead of leaves;
Choco puzzle;
Sweatshirts for him and her;
Romantic hot air balloon flight;
Make a short film about the bride;
Engraved watch;
Useful household appliances;
A hoverboard will be an excellent gift to “run away from quarrels”;
Elite chocolate set.

Humorous wedding greetings for bridesmaids – ideas

You can give a pair of boxing gloves to resolve marital disputes (just a joke, of course);
If the bride is pregnant - a driver's license to drive a stroller;
Prepare a certificate for the bride, which grants the right to use her husband. For example, it gives the right to kiss your spouse, cook him breakfast, take care of him, etc.;
The bride will appreciate a decorative rolling pin engraved with "For the Education of a Husband."

Attention! The main thing is that the bride understands that this is a joke. If a person is not endowed with a sense of humor, it is better to abandon this idea.

Gifts for a friend personally (as a bride) top 15

Photo session in a wedding dress;
Before the wedding, as a gift, you can arrange an unforgettable bachelorette party;
Beautiful peignoir;
Martini glasses (with accompanying bottle) for drinking when your husband is away;
A set of high-quality skincare cosmetics;
Something related to her hobbies (horse riding, scuba diving, etc.)
A culinary master class from a chef to please your husband;
A book on hobbies;
The aroma of your favorite perfume;
Branded accessories;
Beautiful sexy stockings;
Wedding garter;
Silk pajamas;
Designer clutch for a wedding;
Certificate for dinner at a famous restaurant with a friend or husband.

Gift in cash equivalent

Money is a rather boring gift, even though many people count on it. If it is known that a friend and her chosen one are betting on a gift with money, this is their choice, and good wedding guests, and even more so girlfriends and friends, should respect it.

In the end, an envelope with euros

- a good wedding gift for a friend.
Yes, many people give money in rubles, but foreign currencies are more expensive and look “heavier”. Dollars
are also a good present, but in Russia now not all people are calm about the United States and its national currency. If the wedding takes place in Ukraine, hryvnia should be the currency of choice.

By the way, this also includes gifts and decorations.

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No matter what anyone says, gold, silver and platinum are precious metals, just like emeralds and rubies are precious stones. Having such jewelry is a good financial investment. Therefore, if you know your friend’s tastes and preferences in terms of jewelry - for example, if it is reliably known that she loves silver and cannot stand gold (for example), - you can give earrings
,
a necklace
or
a pendant
. It would still be polite to leave the prerogative of purchasing a precious ring to the groom.

Diamond-shaped earrings with transparent cubic zirconia and a beautiful green stone

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An original gift would be the Kama Sutra sheet;
Personalized paired mugs (for example, in the shape of a heart);
Double keychains so that the bride has one half and the groom the other;
Mittens for lovers in frosty weather;
A heart-shaped photo puzzle that husband and wife will assemble in their free time;
House slippers for two in the shape of cute animals. Such a gift will delight the spouses every day.
Date on the roof with a romantic dinner. A wedding is not a reason to give up dating;
A hotel room that includes a bottle of good champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries is a classic;
Romantic hot air balloon flight;
Gift certificate for a massage for two people.

How to register and deliver?

When decorating and presenting a wedding gift to a friend, you should remember:

If a creative gift in the form of a dance, song, poem or poem is planned for a friend’s wedding, the number must be carefully rehearsed so as not to lose face at the wedding.
In the event that there is no money for a valuable and serious gift, but you don’t want to give pleasant little things, you can team up with one of the guests and give one gift for two.
When choosing a gift for a friend, it is important to take into account her personal preferences and tastes, as well as remember the sense of tact, proportion and subordination.
Congratulations for the newlyweds should be sincere and sincere, so the words of congratulations should be thought out in advance, and not improvised.

TOP 15 practical gifts for a friend

Practical gifts are a universal solution for any occasion. They will last a long time and will actually be used, rather than gathering dust on a shelf.

Appliances. A refrigerator, a slow cooker, an iron - all this will be useful for a young housewife in everyday life;
Electronics. For example, tablet, laptop, player;
Sets of kitchen utensils - a set of cookie cutters, Teflon frying pans or a tea set;
If your friend leads a healthy lifestyle, purchase a gym membership;
The travel enthusiast will love an instant camera or video camera;
For a creative person, you can buy a set of drawing objects;
A beautiful set of bed linen will be a wonderful decoration for your bed;
Pillows or blankets. Down, padding polyester, bamboo - any choice to your taste (or rather, to your friend’s taste);
A blanket is a universal gift. You can wrap yourself up at home and take it on a picnic;
Vases, a flower stand or a beautiful book shelf - these things will never go out of fashion for wedding gifts;
A home theater will allow you to enjoy your favorite films both alone and next to your husband;
Roller skates or bicycle for active pastime;
The picnic set will delight nature lovers;
A set of tools in a vintage style, but functional. If your husband is not at hand, then the gift will come to the rescue;
Of course, money remains one of the most practical gifts for future husband and wife.

intimate

You should not choose for a modest girl, even close friends and relatives. This could put her in an awkward position.

Ideas:

paraphernalia for the wedding night, for example, perfume with aphrodisiacs, candles, essential oils, seductive underwear, etc.;
toys from an intimate store;
bedding set with a twist;
Kama Sutra in gift binding;
outfit for role-playing games.

The classic option would be to invite a stripper. You just need to discuss the location of the bachelorette party in advance so that the erotic dance is appropriate.

Gifts for a young housewife

A cookbook that will be an excellent assistant in preparing dishes;
A blender will make the cooking process easier;
A box of elite chocolates with cognac is a pleasant gift for women’s gatherings;
You will need a bread maker to please your loved one with bread, pies, and cookies;
An ice cream maker will make your sweet tooth happy;
A steam iron is an almost irreplaceable thing in every home;
A gift certificate to a kitchenware store so that the owner can pick out something to suit her taste;
A coffee service is useful for morning coffee in bed;
Beautiful set of apron + potholders;
Various jars for spices and bulk products in original packaging;
A book for recording culinary (and other) recipes.

Reference! You should not give piercing or cutting objects as a gift, this is a bad sign. Such a gift can provoke discord and quarrels in the family.

Gifts for soul and body

Relaxing treatments at the spa, such as fruit or chocolate wraps;
A massage will also be a universal gift for both men and women;
A certificate for a cosmetics store, where the bride herself will choose everything she needs;
Master class on pottery. A mug or vase made by yourself will be stored for a long time, and the process itself will bring pleasure;
A set of scented candles and sticks - useful for a romantic bath;
A teapot with a selection of different teas (relaxing, invigorating).

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Extreme surprise. A parachute jump will definitely leave a person with the most vivid memories that will not be forgotten soon;
Photo session for the bride with a fashion photographer. The pictures can then be placed in a handmade photo album;
A song and video clip about the hero of the occasion and your friendship. It can be done in a comic version or, conversely, lyrically, so that guests cry with emotion;
A trip for two. This could be a camping trip, with real tents and roasting sausages over a fire. The main thing is together.
A day of relaxation and treatments at the spa for the bride and groom. Not only girls like to go for a massage, guys also like to relax.
Picnic set for two lovers. It’s not every day that you sit at home; on warm weekends you can go out for a picnic.
Cartoon picture of newlyweds. This funny gift will brighten your mood every day.
Recording a song in the studio. The bride and groom can choose their favorite song and sing it together, and the sound engineer will take care of the sound quality.
Master class: glass painting. Stained glass is a very beautiful technique; you can decorate anything with it - a clock, a plate, a vase.
Dinner on the boat for two. Sounds of waves, semi-sweet wine and light snacks, what could be better?
Paragliding. Such a gift will help you release all your emotions and recharge with a dose of adrenaline.
Salsa training at a dance school. Partners will learn to feel each other better.
Quad biking. You can choose a calm route through picturesque places or an extreme trip.
Master class: ebru. A whimsical technique of drawing on water will give you a lot of positive impressions.
Culinary master class on making Italian pizza. Let the lovers cook together their favorite pepperoni or four cheeses.

Comic gifts for a friend

A costume from a sex shop will be an original gift for the bride;
Sweet “medicines”. For example, from a bad mood, from laziness, etc.;
A huge glass with an intoxication scale;
Pajamas in the shape of an animal - kigurumi;
Plowshare - to call your husband when he is in the next room;
Love bell - ring when needed;
A year's supply of fortune cookies;
Erotic board game.

Attention! You should not give ambiguous gifts that may offend a person. If you have a bad sense of humor, it’s better to get by with universal ideas.

Candles of original shape

An unusual multifaceted candle will be a wonderful and useful souvenir. Despite the apparent complexity of the form, it can be made easily and quite quickly.

To work you will need:

candle template printed on glossy photo paper;
paraffin;
wax crayons of the desired color;
wicks;
scissors;
ruler;
PVA glue.

First of all, you need to download and print the candle template of the desired shape in the required size. You can take regular cardboard, but using glossy paper will make the surface of the finished product more even and smooth.

Carefully cut out the template along the outline.

Using a ruler, bend all the edges.

Glue the edges of the template: they are numbered so that it is clear in what order to connect them.

Press the edges tightly to ensure good adhesion of the parts.

The glued workpiece can be coated with a layer of acrylic paint to prevent possible paraffin leakage.

Melt the paraffin in a water bath, add crushed wax crayon of the desired color and aromatic oil (optional).

Place the wick in the center of the mold so that it reaches the bottom and carefully pour in the paraffin.

When it has completely hardened, remove the paper mold from the candle. Your creation is ready.

DIY gifts - 10 successful ideas

DIY scrapbooking style photo album;
A beautiful photo frame that you can decorate as you wish;
Homemade baked goods, creative cupcakes or cookies;
Handmade accessory - hairpin, bracelet or earrings made of elegant beads;
Glasses that can be painted with stained glass paints yourself;
Hand sewn decorative pillow;
A plush bouquet of toys - this one will definitely last a long time;
Draw a picture - if you have the necessary skills;
Sew wedding dolls;
Wall collage of newlyweds' photos.

Handmade gifts have a special energy. The main thing is to do it in a good mood and give it with all your heart.

Step-by-step master class

If you have never scrapbooked before and don’t have the necessary materials, the first thing you need to do is visit a craft store (you can do it without leaving your home - fortunately the Internet is at your fingertips) and order them. Now let's get to work!

Step 1: invitation text

The text of the invitation can be completely ordinary, or you can give it a “zest”. It all depends on the flight of fancy, as well as on the desire to emphasize your individuality or focus on the theme of the wedding. Humorous, poetic gangster or medieval text style - choose for yourself. Here are some examples:

Print on white paper (use a graphic editor for this) or write by hand (there are special stencils for this) the text of the invitation. Cut the card to the required size. Leave 1.5 cm of free space at the top edge (for the ribbon).

Step 2: blanks for the base

Decide on the size of the invitation. Prepare blanks of the required size from thick paper.

To design the base of the invitation we will use the hot embossing technique. Don't be afraid, it just sounds unusual - in fact, everything is simple and clear.

Step 3: Anti-static pad

An antistatic pad is needed to treat the paper - this will allow the powder to stick only to the print site

Sprinkle the sponge with talcum powder, wrap it in nylon, and carefully tie/sew up the nylon. We “wipe” the workpiece with an antistatic pad.

Step 4: Apply the adhesive base

The adhesive base can be (choose what you have on hand):

regular ink (those that take longer to dry);
regular PVA or any other glue - it needs to be applied in a thin layer to the stamp (not greasy);
glycerin diluted with water (1:1).

Using a rubber stamp, we place imprints with an adhesive base over the entire area of the invitation blank.

Step 5: Apply powder

Sprinkle the adhesive base with embossing powder. Shake off the remains, you can even shake the sheet of paper slightly. Since we have pre-treated the paper with an antistatic agent, the powder will easily fall off the sheet.

Step 6: Heat the Image

For this, of course, it is more convenient to use a special device - an embossing hair dryer. However, you can do without it. For example, hold the sheet over a heated burner until the powder melts. Do not bring the paper too close to the plate to avoid deformation. It is better not to use a regular hairdryer, as a stream of air can blow away the powder.

Step 7: collecting an invitation

So, the components of our invitation are ready.

Place the inscription in the center of the base. Use a hole punch to make holes through both sheets.

We stretch the tape through the holes. Let's start from the front side.

On the reverse side we pull the ends into opposite holes. Pull it out from the front.

The ends can be cut off, and if necessary, the edges can be scorched with a lighter. We straighten the tape.

Step 8: Envelope

Now it’s the turn of the envelope. You can use ready-made envelopes, or you can make your own. To do this, we use paper of a similar color.

Measure out a piece of paper slightly larger than the invitation. Fold it in half and cut half of the sheet along an oblique line on one side. We glue the edges that need to be glued with thin double tape.

Using the embossing technique, we apply the image to the envelope.

All that remains is to place the invitation in an envelope and hand it to the guests. Good luck!

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What is better not to give to a friend for a wedding?

Watch. Many people believe that this is a bad sign leading to separation. If they stop, expect trouble.
Empty wallets and bags. Such a gift will lead to a lack of money.
Sharp objects - forks, knives. There is a belief that this can cause quarrels.
A houseplant can have a negative impact on your family's health.
Empty vase. It is believed that such a gift may portend childlessness.

It is necessary to approach the choice of a gift for the bride and groom consciously. Take into account the wishes of the young people; if you do not know them so closely, consult their best friends or relatives. The main thing is to choose from the heart, then the gift will leave only positive impressions.

Tips for choosing

There are several features that need to be taken into account when choosing or creating a wedding surprise :

time – many gifts will require preliminary preparation, including selection and design;
practicality, originality - you should try to avoid banal options of the same type (you don’t have to choose an expensive thing, but it should pleasantly surprise the couple with a creative idea or be useful for family life);
try to choose not a personalized, but a universal congratulation , pleasant to both spouses, taking into account the interests and hobbies of not only the bride, but also the groom (you can check with them or their parents);
sometimes before the wedding they make a list of gifts (wish list) , which friends can use as a guide when preparing congratulations.

This is interesting ! If you are still thinking about an original gift for a bachelorette party , then we are in a hurry to help you. You will find many interesting and original ideas in our previous article - link .