The central figure of any wedding is the newlyweds. Guests say a lot of warm wishes, compliments, and give gifts. The newlyweds can thank the guests for this not only with delicious food, but also with interesting competitions. And there are prizes for competitions.
What to hide is that it is the opportunity to receive some kind of gift that motivates many people to participate in them. The variety of possible rewards for competitions is beyond description. So let's talk about what they can be, how to find good prizes and not spend a fabulous amount on it.
Tips for choosing gifts for guests
The tradition of giving gifts to guests at your own wedding dates back to Ancient Rus'. According to custom, the bride prepared gifts in advance for the groom's close relatives: she sewed and embroidered scarves, shawls and tablecloths for the future mother-in-law and the boyfriend's sisters, shirts and muslin for the future husband and his brothers. The future husband also did not remain in debt and gave gifts to the bride’s relatives. The richer the betrothed's gifts were, the more enviable the groom was considered.
Today, gifts for wedding competitions to guests are designed to please their recipients and lift their spirits. Interesting and practical, they make you want to take part and win the competition. However, when choosing a prize, there are several important points to consider:
- Take into account the age category. It is clear that gifts for young people are not entirely appropriate to give to representatives of the older generation.
- Don't buy expensive things. The main recipients of gifts at a wedding celebration are young people. This is a tradition and it’s the way it is. Gifts to guests for competitions are a pleasant bonus to the feast. If a guest is given something significant for his usual participation in a competition, then the person will develop a sense of obligation to the donor. Also, saving on cost is especially important if the planned budget for the event is not too large.
You can create a gift right at the wedding by making a unique keychain out of a wine cork
- When buying inexpensive gifts, do not forget about the quality of the item. In any store you can find nice, inexpensive little things of good quality. This is especially true for rewards for children and food products.
- It is advisable to prepare gifts for wedding competitions in quantities slightly larger than you plan to give. This must be done in case the competition goes to several participants at once.
- If you are planning a themed party, then the idea of the gift and its design should not stand out from the overall picture of the holiday.
- It would be great if the rewards for participating in different competitions were different. Thus, each guest will receive a pleasant unexpected surprise. This forethought will also come in handy if the same person participates in several competitions.
When are bonbonnieres given at a wedding?
What are bonbonnieres and what are they for? These are bags that are usually filled with sweets and symbolize gratitude and respect for the guests' presence. These little things are designed to create a truly festive mood. The peculiarity of bonbonnieres is that the newlyweds attach a piece of paper to these boxes with the kind words “Thank you for being with us” or “This jar is charged with love.”
Photo of a handmade gift for wedding guests
There are two options for gifting bonbonnieres to guests: preliminary and personal. In the first case, each sweet box is placed on the guest’s table in advance. In the second, the bride and groom personally call the guests and present them with a personal gift, simultaneously thanking them for their presence. Newlyweds should know that to create a festive atmosphere it is not at all necessary to order bonbonnieres; you can make them at home with your own hands. It depends on your imagination whether you choose designer paper for the box or sew bags from cotton or satin.
Fortune cookies as a gift from newlyweds to guests
Inexpensive gifts for wedding guests:
- Fortune macaroons are great entertainment for your evening guests! It's always interesting to open the curtains of the future and get your own personal prediction. Give each guest a small box of cookies, decorating it with the inscription “Magic cookies for NN”
- A set of aromatic tea or accessories for tea drinking, for example, such as a stand for a brewed bag or even a house for storing bags.
- Decorative candles in the form of figures or a small candlestick.
Funny gifts
Ideal for a youth party. It is imperative to ensure that the gift is not offensive or offensive to the recipient. Funny souvenirs include:
- bright colorful tie
; - a postcard
or
picture
with an interesting phrase or congratulation; - refrigerator magnets
with jokes; - mugs
of interesting shapes or with emerging pictures; - bubble
; - firecrackers
,
confetti
,
mini fireworks
; - medals
,
certificates
and
diplomas
.
Ideas!
At a wedding, it is important not to forget about gifts for the bride and groom.
| An ice tray is a practical and useful gift for the winner of the competition. |
| Surprise socks are a gift for a guest participating in a competition at a wedding. |
| A set of graphite pencils in a classic style is a gift for participating in an intellectual competition. |
Some prizes in this category are good because they can be used immediately at the celebration. For example, set off fireworks, scatter confetti, arrange a fun photo shoot with soap bubbles or an original tie. And it will still lift your spirits even more
Edible bonbonnieres
If you want to please everyone, then give them something they can eat or drink. Such souvenirs will definitely not be lost and will not go into the trash. Edible gifts can be packed in cardboard or plastic boxes, paper or fabric bags, glass jars, test tubes or bottles.
- Sweets: candies, marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows, cookies, macaroons, lollipops, chocolate, meringues
- Baked goods: miniature pies, donuts, cupcakes, gingerbread cookies with icing
- Popcorn, nuts, dried fruits
- Homemade cheese
- Jam, jam, honey, peanut or chocolate butter, soufflé
- Olive oil
- Set of spices, superfoods
- Set for making mulled wine, cocoa, mojito
- Coffee beans, tea
- Cold drinks
- Miniature bottles of alcohol
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Romantic gifts
This category of awards includes cute gifts that are imbued with the spirit of love and tenderness. Such gifts will be associated with a special event and will remind you of the newlyweds. Romantic gifts include:
- souvenirs in the shape of hearts
and in the style of a wedding; - figurines of angels
, bride and groom; - magnets
,
calendars
,
notebooks
,
badges
or
mugs
with a wedding theme or a photograph of the newlyweds; - soft toys
(teddy bears are very popular); - photo frames
; - interesting keychains
; - beautiful candles
and
candlesticks
; - books
of love poetry; - music discs
with slow compositions.
It’s better to pack gifts in an original box - it’s stylish and beautiful
Relevant
Consider not only the style of the holiday, but also the theme, design solutions and even the time of year when it is held.
So for a wedding organized in a certain color, try to choose gifts in the same color scheme.
You need to be even more thoughtful when choosing gifts for themed weddings. In this case, the topic itself tells you where to go.
At a knightly wedding, shields and swords, as well as foil helmets, would be appropriate.
You can buy a regular darts, which will be associated with a bow and arrow. Such gifts will not only fit perfectly into the theme of the celebration, but will also definitely delight the guests.
For any holiday that takes place during the winter months, and even more so on the eve of the New Year and Christmas holidays, various New Year paraphernalia are suitable. Use streamers and confetti, candles and tinsel, Christmas tree decorations and pine cones.
Souvenirs or toys that represent the symbol of the year, as well as interesting funny caps, would also be appropriate.
Sweet gifts
No wedding celebration is complete without a huge amount of sweet dishes. Cakes, pies, sweets, fruits. Therefore, the sweet prize for winning the competition should stand out from the crowd of goodies. Firstly, special attention should be paid to the design or wrapper. Secondly, it needs to be presented beautifully and interestingly. And thirdly, the ingredients for such a trophy must be of good quality. The reward can be:
- Chocolate
made to order. With a memorable date and wedding symbols. If it is not possible to make bars to order, you can buy regular chocolate. Then replace the store-bought wrapper with one specially printed for the celebration with a photo of the newlyweds and other attributes. - Beautifully packaged candies
or
dragees
. - Cookie
. You can bake it yourself or make it to order. So that these are not just cookies, they can be made in the shape of hearts. Or put a surprise filling inside. - Jam jars
. - Candied fruit
or
almonds
. - Bonbonnieres
with "Raffaella". - Marmalade
in a festive box.
For the groom!
The bride can please her chosen one with an interesting present, and we will tell you which one.
| An always useful hot cup stand would be a nice surprise gift for wedding guests. |
| Beer cooling stones are an unexpected gift that will delight any guest. |
| An erotic coloring book is a suitable gift for the winner of a piquant competition. |
Souvenir in exchange for congratulations
When it comes to gifts for guests at a wedding, one cannot fail to mention the cute souvenirs that are given to each of the guests in exchange for his congratulations. As a souvenir, you can give soft toys symbolizing a couple, that is, newlyweds. In exchange for congratulations, it is customary to present symbolic gifts that show the newlyweds’ respect for their guests.
This exchange of gifts is traditional in our culture. Close relatives should be given special respect. As a rule, they are given special attention in the form of discs with a video recording of the wedding, photographs, etc.
For friends, as a rule, they choose comic gifts
It is important to highlight the merits of each invitee. You can focus on the seasonality of the wedding, for example, if the celebration takes place at the end of summer or early autumn, then you can present a jar of honey or jam, a bouquet of fresh flowers or fruits
It is important that the initials of the newlyweds are present on the signs of attention; this will make it special and it will remind you of your celebration. By using your imagination, you can create unique handmade products that you cannot buy in any store.
Hand-made gifts will show the attitude of the newlyweds towards wedding visitors.
Wedding scenario without toastmaster
A good option would be to present designer paired toys, one of which is sent along with the invitation, and the visitor receives the second upon arrival at the celebration.
A wedding tree is one of the most original solutions, since everyone can choose a souvenir to their liking, and in return leave only their sincere wishes to the newlyweds.
Original gifts
A wedding certificate will be a reward that will not be devoid of interest.
or
lottery
.
You can play anything. This could be a congratulation from the newlyweds, a dance with the bride
or
groom
,
an invitation to dinner
prepared by the bride,
a barbecue from the groom
and much more. It will be very interesting if, at the end of the competitions, an auction is held among the owners of certificates or lotteries and a more significant prize is drawn.
Small bottles of alcohol
, as gifts for wedding competitions for guests, will be very original and relevant. It can be whiskey, cognac, champagne, rum, brandy. 100-200 ml of alcohol will be enough for a prize. It is advisable to pack the bottle beautifully or tie it with a ribbon. Instead of a factory label, stick on a pre-prepared one, on which there will be a photo of the bride and groom, the wedding date and other memorable paraphernalia.
As a prize, you can present a plant in a small pot
. These could be succulents or cacti. Violet and azalea look beautiful. Such a gift, with proper care, will delight its owner for several years.
A small bag of dragees is a tasty and pleasant gift
Photos
. It is important to give a photo of the newlyweds. But such a gift is pleasant to receive only to close friends or relatives. It is not necessary to take photos from the wedding. These could be earlier photographs from travel or walks, funny and interesting moments from the life of a couple. You can also take or find photographs of one of the guests. It is worth considering that such a gift is strictly personalized. And it will be received positively among friends.
Useful little things
If the bride and groom want to give each of those present at the wedding not just a memorable or tasty gift, but also a useful one, then there are several ideas that will definitely be useful to the newlyweds. Useful and inexpensive gifts should be such that they will definitely be useful in any household. For example, a set of beautiful paper or fabric napkins. In addition, you can present small boxes with decorative candles or handmade soap to your guests. Just remember that such gifts must be paired. That is, you cannot give just one candle or one soap.
Small bottles with various aromatic oils or special bath salts are perfect as a useful gift. They can be packed in cute bags that are available in every souvenir shop. These can also be incense sticks that will bring joy, happiness and prosperity into the house.
Tea is perfect as a gift. It should be the type of tea that all guests will enjoy. To make the box different from an ordinary pack of tea, you can order special stickers with different inscriptions. For example, “From a young family”, “Enjoy your tea” and others. A paired set of some spices will also be a useful gift for each of the guests. Try not to choose rare and expensive spices. It is better to give preference to such classic spices that everyone uses. In addition, you can purchase original sets of salt and pepper shakers in advance - such a thing will definitely come in handy in every home.
Nowadays you can easily find such items in the form of doves, which will be very symbolic for a wedding gift.
It’s a good idea to give a beautiful stand for a teapot or pan. Today, many craftsmen make similar items with original inscriptions or memorable dates. And this is exactly what you need for a gift. You can also purchase original and unusual coasters for mugs. They can be made of wood, silicone or some other material.
You can present each guest with an original tea strainer. For example, it can be in the shape of a heart. And as an addition, you can put several tea bags or a whole pack in the gift bag. Such a useful little thing as a notepad will be useful to every person. Therefore, each guest can be given such a gift. Now there are many different notebooks of various shapes and with different inscriptions on the cover. For such a case, you can choose, for example, notebooks “For joyful moments”, “For important meetings” and other suitable ones.
In some countries, there is a tradition when at a wedding celebration the bride and groom give small sweet gifts to everyone present. Any chocolate candies in beautiful and bright packaging are perfect as a sweet gift. For them, you should purchase small souvenir bags in advance. Don't forget to check the exact number of guests so that there are enough bags of sweets for everyone.
The bags can be ordinary ones from a souvenir store, or you can make them to order.
In this case, a logo can be made on the bag - the initials of the bride and groom, and the date of their marriage. If there are a lot of guests, then you should not order bags that are too large. A size that will fit eight to ten large candies will be sufficient. By the way, there should be an even number of sweets. That is, each candy must have a pair.
Now you can order chocolates of any shape with any inscription. Each guest will be pleased to receive a box of delicious and memorable chocolates from the bride and groom as a gift. By the way, the box can also be made to order, for example, with a photo of the newlyweds. Homemade cookies or marshmallows are also suitable as a sweet gift. These homemade sweets can be packed in beautiful cardboard boxes. To make your sweet gift special, you can bake unusual cookies. For example, fortune cookies. It is easy to prepare, and guests will be pleased to treat themselves to them and read warm wishes from the newlyweds.
Practical gifts
Practical small gifts for competitions will delight serious and homely people. This can be any inexpensive item purchased at hardware or stationery stores. Practical gifts can be divided into several categories:
- Office
. This includes small notebooks, bookmarks, pens, rulers, erasers, and pencils. - For Bath
. These are small pieces of soap, bath salts, foam, washcloth, gel, and a new toothbrush. - For kitchen
. Small items that any housewife will be happy with: a small towel, a corkscrew, a set of napkins, a mug, a bottle opener, a refrigerator magnet. - Just practical little things
. Photo album, candles, photo frames, boxes, car air fresheners, mouse pad and much more.
For those closest to you!
When choosing gifts for guests, it is important not to forget about gifts for the parents of the bride and groom.
| The Tank construction set is an interesting gift for the winner of children's competitions at a wedding. |
| An eye pillow with flax seeds is an unexpected but interesting prize in a wedding competition. |
| Practical gifts are always in place, such will be the prize - a box for wires. |
Such prizes are very suitable for any age category. Some items in this group are suitable only for men or only for women. This fact should be taken into account. It would be nice if the same notebook, pen, washcloth or mouse pad had an unusual shape or design.
Children's
This criterion does not apply specifically to children's parties, but to all celebrations where children are present. It’s worth giving children cute gifts in any case.
Believe me, such a gesture of goodwill will be received with a bang by all guests.
Children's gifts are enjoyed not only by children, but also by adults.
No adult will refuse to receive greetings from childhood in the form of a rattle or a small car, a coloring book or a doll, a set of plasticine or a jump rope.
The most interesting and fun situations take place when the owner of such a gift does not correspond to him at all.
DIY gifts
If time permits, you can make gifts for wedding competitions for guests yourself. If done correctly, this can save you some money. The main thing is that the purchase of material for the prize does not cost many times more than the cost of inexpensive souvenirs. With your own hands you can create:
- Handmade soap
; - knitted or sewn soft toy
;
homemade herbal sachet- card
with wishes; - painted cookies
or
gingerbreads
;
wooden figurines- bijouterie
; - small drawn pictures in homemade frames
.
Safe
You should not put sharp or cutting objects in a gift bag. This condition is related to the safety of storage, delivery, and transportation itself.
Of course, an exception can be made for sharps packaged in secure boxes. But where is the guarantee that such a prize will not be immediately unpacked after receipt? Especially when it comes to a children's party.
For children
It is much easier to please children with gifts than it is for adults. The main criteria when choosing awards for competitions for young guests are bright or sweet. If the event program includes children's competitions, the prize for them may be:
- Sweets
. The meaning of the sweet prize is such that you can take it with you. There are many options here: a set of sweets or cookies, a small chocolate bar, a wafer in glaze or dragee.
A flowerpot with a small violet as a gift for a guest will show how important his participation is to you
- Kids toys
. In this option, special attention should be paid to the quality of the material. Also avoid traumatic objects and toys with small parts. The following are suitable rewards for the competition: a small doll, a car, a ball, a pistol, soft toys. - A bright and unusual surprise will be balloons
, helium or foil, in the shape of an animal, flower or cartoon character. - Children's books
or
coloring books
. Albums, pencils, colored pens. - Children's cosmetics
. It is better not to buy, as children's skin is very sensitive and prone to allergies. But if you still choose this type of gift for children, you should choose a hypoallergenic product from a well-known manufacturer.
Based on the age characteristics of the guests, it is desirable that not a single child is left without a gift.
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Package
It is customary to wrap ordinary gifts, but should you do the same with prizes for wedding competitions? If the item is already packed, of course not. In addition, packaging is an extra expense. If an item is already beautifully packaged, it is simply not practical to come up with additional wrapping for it.
Important! Under no circumstances should you pack prizes in regular plastic bags, even if they look decent. It’s better not to wrap them in anything at all, but to give them just like that.
But there are things that are impractical to give without packaging. For example, cakes, Christmas tree decorations, fragile objects. You can come up with original boxes for them, buy beautiful small gift bags or wrap them in paper. You should not buy too expensive packaging , because the prizes themselves for guests are also usually cheap. Items packaged, for example, in craft paper, colored cardboard gift bags or bright boxes with ribbons look very stylish.
Packaging is also an important part of the gift; if it is intended, then it should look decent.
Intangible gifts
This category includes prizes that do not require material costs. The main thing is to be smart and approach the issue with a bit of humor. Examples of such gifts for wedding competitions could be:
- dance with the bride
; - the right to choose a musical composition
during dancing; - inviting newlyweds to
wedding anniversaries; - have a drink
with
the newlyweds
.
| A set of cool statuses for your desktop is a prize that everyone will want to win. |
| Salvador Dali's perpetual calendar is the perfect prize for the most difficult competition. |
| An anti-stress joke toy that will make all the guests laugh and delight the winner of the competition. |
Pleasant and useful prizes for wedding competitions
What prizes are given at wedding competitions? It will be very good if the gifts also turn out to be useful, then the guests will definitely not leave them in the hall. It will be nice if the newlyweds tell the host what to give and to whom. So, if guests have children, it is quite possible to present them with soap bubbles or a toy as a prize.
Prizes that will definitely come in handy:
- Edible. These could be boxes of sweets or dried fruits.
- Alcoholic. This refers to small gift bottles.
- Stationery. But keep in mind that these should not be faceless fountain pens, erasers and notepads, but with a “zest”. It's best if they are made to order.
- Souvenir figured soap. Naturally, it’s also different.
- Souvenir figured candles.
- Different calendars and calendars for the next year.
For bridesmaids and groomsmen
At every wedding, unmarried girls catch the bride's wedding bouquet, and unmarried guys catch her garter. These ordinary moments can be made more fun and bright with the help of pranks.
Preparing to throw the bouquet, the bride quietly picks up any object, for example, a soft toy, a pillow, a rubber dummy of a kritsa, and throws it to her bridesmaids.
When the laughter subsides, you need to throw a real bouquet. By the way, in order to satisfy all the girls, you can make a bouquet so that it can be easily untied and divided into individual flowers.
Seasonal souvenirs
There is a category of things that will be relevant at certain times of the year. Seasonal gifts, as a rule, are needed by guests directly at the holiday, making their stay at the wedding more comfortable. Those invited can take these things with them and use them in the future.
- SUMMER: sunscreen, sunglasses, thermal water, wet wipes, fan, hat, beach shoes or towel, beach ball.
- AUTUMN: umbrella, blanket, colored rubber boots, thermal mug, jar of jam or honey.
- WINTER: Christmas tree toy, glass ball with snow, mulled wine, warm winter accessories, candles, sparklers.
- SPRING: stylish rain cover, seeds or seedlings, potted plants, bird feeder.
When choosing compliments and souvenirs for guests, consider their gender, age and interests. You can always see when gifts are prepared with soul, and when they are just a tribute to fashion or wedding traditions. Don't leave the choice of gifts to the last minute. If it's not food, it's better to order them in advance. And finally, do not forget about the style of your wedding: memorable souvenirs should fit organically into the overall concept, and not contradict it.
